Rafting

The Stanislaus River is a very popular commercial rafting location! Book your Knights Ferry trip here.

Conditions

Flows will be dangerously high (2500CFS) June 18-28, at high flow (1500CFS) on June 29/30, and then more relaxed flows around 300-500CFS in July and August.

Knights Ferry Rec. Area

Knights Ferry Rec Area & Hiking Trails are open sunrise to sunset.

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Fishing Rules

People love to fish on the Stanislaus River! Read about the rules and regulations about fishing on the river.

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Parks

The Stanislaus River have a number of great and popular parks. Read about all of them below!

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Stanislaus River Information

The Stanislaus River is a 65-mile long waterway that flows from the Sierra Nevada Foothills to the San Joaquin River in the Eastern part of the Central Valley of Northern California. The Stanislaus River serves as a recreational site for all types: family friendly rafting trips can be found on the water in Knights Ferry and Oakdale, and adventure seekers can find world-class whitewater rafting trips on the North Fork of the Stanislaus. The Stanislaus River also offers great areas to hike, an extensive park system that is free to the public, amazing flora and fauna, as well as a variety of areas to fish in.