Carson River
Silver Saddle Ranch to Santa Maria Ranch
| Difficulty | II(III) |
| Length | 14.5 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 16 fpm |
| Gauge | Carson Rv Nr Carson City, Nv |
| Flow Rate as of 12 minutes | 576 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 28, 2025 |
River Description
This scenic section of river has multiple access points, several class 2 rapids and one class 3 rapid. Most of the river is bordered by private property, but there are a number of public parks and some sections of BLM land.
Getting There: This section is just to the east of Carson City.
Carson River Aquatic Trail Map
Other areas of the Carson River near Carson City, Dayton and Fort Churchill State Historic Park also offer kayaking and rafting. Be sure to scout a route and exercise caution.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Morgan Mill Putin
Distance: 4.84 mi
Train Wreck
Class: IIIDistance: 6.39 mi
Rapid
Two tiered rapids.
White Wall
Class: II-Distance: 7.28 mi
Rapid
Black Wall
Class: II-Distance: 7.84 mi
Rapid
At 700cfs, it has a pretty fun surfing hole at the end.
Dam
Class: IIDistance: 11.9 mi
Hazard
Rapid
Left channel collects lots of wood.
Rocky Garden
Class: II+Distance: 12.5 mi
Rapid
Fun rapid!
Take Out
Distance: 14 mi
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportPretty gorge section of the Carson at 700 cfs. Great flow for kayak and rafts. Dam left route was blocked by a log, we went right channel.