California whitewater - Antelope Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, Tehama County

Tehama county, Hogsback Road to Cone Grove Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     20 miles
  This stretch of Antelope Creek in Tehama County is 20 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wonderful Tehama County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Red Bluff, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.
    No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. This is the only paddling stretch along Antelope Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room
before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The campgrounds here at Antelope Creek are pretty good. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Antelope Creek all through the long summer days are in the 90's while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. Highs during the
 
wintertime are ordinarily in the 50's, and overnight lows all through the wintertime for Antelope Creek tend to be in the 30's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Antelope Creek; January is when you get the most rain here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
This spot, the Northern Sierra Nevada, has so much outdoors cool stuff. A spree to Mud Spring will fill your spirit with magnificent feelings, and at Antelope Creek you always meet someone from Red Bluff.

Antelope Creek, Hogsback Road to Cone Grove Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 20 miles
Average Gradient: 46 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.2313
Longitude: -121.878

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.2024
Longitude: -122.1261

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Current weather conditions at Antelope Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: RED BLUFF 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Red Bluff, Red Bluff
15 miles away
Beautifully appointed rooms and suites. Historic downtown Red Bluff and several restaurants nearby. Free 24 hour coffee and tea. Room service from Applebee's. Pet charge of 15.00/night per pet....

Best Western Antelope Inn, Red Bluff
15 miles away
Stay at this attractive Inn situated between Redding and Chico on Interstate 5 in California. The Best Western Antelope Inn located in Red Bluff, California offers a beautiful, calm and quiet atmosph...

Red Bluff Travelodge, Red Bluff
15 miles away
Travelodge Red Bluff, overlooking the beautiful Sacramento, River, is located at the gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Red Bluff is also a convenient stop for travelers driving on interstate ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Antelope Creek.
 Whitewater Near Antelope Creek:
Battle Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 10 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13 miles long (Manton Road)
Battle Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 12 miles away, Class II-V(V+) - 11.5 miles long (Close to Ponderosa Way to Manton Road)
Mill Creek, Tehama County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 43 miles long (Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam)
Deer Creek, Tehama County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99)
Bear Creek, Shasta County , 17 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 9.5 miles long (Hydro to Highway 44)
 Ski Areas Near Antelope Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 60 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 110 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Royal Gorge, California , 119 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 122 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 123 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 125 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 125 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 129 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 133 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 134 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Antelope Creek:
Comfort Inn Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 15 miles away
Best Western Antelope Inn, Red Bluff , 15 miles away
Red Bluff Travelodge, Red Bluff , 15 miles away
Red Bluff Days Inn And Suites, Red Bluff , 15 miles away
American Inn Express, Red Bluff , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Antelope Creek:
Hidden Harbor Marina Resort, Los Molinos, 12 miles away
Driftwood RV Fishing Resort, Los Molinos, 13 miles away
Pelham's Bay Fishing Resort, Los Molinos, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Antelope Creek:
Old Lassen Trail, Tehama County , 15 miles away,  14 hiking miles, 2089 feet elevation difference
Graham Trail, Tehama County , 19 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1422 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Antelope Creek:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 31 miles away
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Antelope Creek

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