Site Open
Recreation Region: Hwy 120 - Groveland Ranger District
Cherry Creek Put-in
This 9-mile class 5+ Cherry Creek/Tuolumne run is one of the most challenging commercial runs in the world. Yet the nature of the rock in the riverbed offers expert boaters an exhilarating experience.
- 15 class 5 rapids; one 5+ rapid with recommended portage
- Generally, runs below 2,000 cubic feet per second.
- Advise boaters to go with experts who have run the river before.
- As with the Main T, permits are required to float this section. Available at Recreation.gov
Current Conditions
Day use only. Wild & Scenic River flows range from 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) to over 12,500 cfs.
For current flow information, visit dreamflows.com or call 209-962-7825 during regular business hours.
For current flow information, visit dreamflows.com or call 209-962-7825 during regular business hours.
Cherry Creek Put-in photos
General Information
April 15 - Nov. 15
Boating Permit Required – For more information visit, Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River page.
Getting There
Directions
To Cherry Creek launch from Groveland: 23.6 miles
- From Groveland, travel northeast on CA-120 for 13.9 miles.
- Turn left (north) onto Cherry Lake road (Forest RTE 1N07).
- Stay on Cherry Lake road for 8.6 miles.
- At Tuolumne River Bridge, take slight left to stay on Cherry Lake road for 1.2 miles.
- Turn left on forest route 1S23Y.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
