Bumping
1. Bumping Reservoir to American River
| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 11.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 61 fpm |
| Gauge | Bumping Dam |
| Flow Rate as of 8 hours | 680 cfsabove recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 16, 2006 |
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The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with headquarters in Wenatchee, Washington. The rivers flowing through these forests are essential to the whitewater paddling community—both as close-to-home runs for Washington residents and as classic objectives for paddlers traveling from across [...]Read More
River Description
Access: To reach the river, go to Highway 410 mile 88.4, turn onto Bumping River Road and cross
the American River. You can access the Bumping River at the confluence with the American at American
Forks Campground or continue a short distance upstream to Cedar Springs Campground. To reach the
put-in, continue up the road to Bumping Crossing at mile 9.7 or go a short distance further and turn
onto the access road that heads over to the base of the dam.
Description: This river cuts through a shifting channel which means that in some years there are
significant wood hazards.
River Features
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