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.