Mokelumne, N. Fork

A small brush fire started near put-in on September 30th, 2024. Make sure to check the status of the Tiger Fire before coming to paddle Tiger Creek at its current low flows!

Just a note for rafters on the second to last rapid which is upstream of the gorge wall on river left. Opting for the left slot has it's consequences (possible wrap point) so you are better off heading right at this rapid.

*Tiger Creek Hazard*
Hello paddling community. I work for the Bureau of Land Management and today I conducted counts for opening day on the Tiger Creek section of the Mokelumne.

Attention Boaters! There is a large log blocking most of the river left channel on the second rapid down from the dam ( first if you use the lower put-in). Kayaks can sneak around it on the left, but not rafts. There is a one-raft eddy river left immediately above it; however, it may be difficult for a raft to ferry out of there and to the right of the log. Today, rafters were able to portage on the left side from the left eddy.

TIGER CREEK ACCESS

Just an update that access to Tiger Creek put-in from highway 26 is still CLOSED. AW is currently working on an alternative route with PG&E and our ERC partners Foothill Conservancy. The alternative route is via highway 88 to and thru the McKenzie Road gate. However, PG&E is also working on a busted drum gate on the TC facilities and has closed this access until a coffer dam is completed - eta on completion possibly next week. AW is pushing to get PG&E to open this access gate on weekends NOW before boatable flow opportunities pass us by. I will post more news when I get it.