The branches of the Feather River are known for their deep picturesque canyons and good fishing. The North Fork shares the canyon bottom with Highway 70, the Western Pacific Railroad, and a PG&E; Hydro-Electric complex. Low flows during the summer and numerous large boulders preclude extended canoeing or raft floating.
The Middle Fork of the Feather is designated a Wild and Scenic River. The Wild Zones are in a deep canyon with numerous large boulders, narrow steep canyon walls, and some impassable waterfalls. Rafting and canoeing are not feasible in these Zones. The upper stretches of the Middle Fork are in the English Bar Scenic Zone and Recreation Zone.
These Zones are gentler with easy access. Rafting and canoeing are feasible in the Zones, from Clio downstream to the Quincy-La Porte Road, in the spring. By early July, flows are low enough so that innertubes and air mattresses are the usual mode for short float trips.
The Feather River, below Oroville, and the Sacramento River provide opportunities for extended trips.
A permit is not required to float on either fork of the Feather River. Call (916) 283-2050 for additional information.
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