California whitewater, Arroyo Mocho River Alameda county, Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     8 miles   This is a seasonal creek, not a river. The picture below is from early April. The only possible way to kayak or raft this would be during or immediately after a major storm. And the brush on the creek banks would likely be your undoing. I've never heard of anyone ever kayaking this creek. Says Bob Burd (see picture) The beautiful scenery of Alameda County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile.     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 rivers here are less forgiving. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This section of Arroyo Mocho River in California is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Above Waterfalls to Mines       Road bridge stretch is just one of them. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Lake Del Valle State Park is both wonderful and scenic, and it's near Arroyo Mocho River; during your spree here you'll meet some people from Livermore for sure. Arroyo Mocho River, Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines     Pictures of Arroyo Mocho River Bigger Picture Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Arroyo Mocho River.   Whitewater Near Arroyo Mocho River: Arroyo Mocho River, AlamedaCounty, 3 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 8 miles long (Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge) Arroyo Hondo River, Santa ClaraCounty, 11 miles away       Class V - 8 miles long (Kincaid Road to Calaveras Reservoir) Arroyo Valle River, Santa Clara/ AlamedaCounty, 15 miles away       Class IV - 28 miles long (Mt. Hamilton to Del Valle Reservoir) Alameda Creek, AlamedaCounty, 17 miles away       Class III - 4.3 miles long (Sunol to Niles Junction Close to Fremont)   Marinas Near Arroyo Mocho River: Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor, Discovery Bay , 17 miles away Cruiser Haven, Brentwood , 18 miles away Tracy Oasis Marina Resort, Tracy , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Arroyo Mocho River: La Quinta Inn Livermore, Livermore , 7 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Vineyard Inn, Livermore , 7 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Livermore , 7 miles away Livermore Doubletree, Livermore , 8 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Livermore , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Arroyo Mocho River: Carnegie SVRA, Livermore, 5 miles away Vasco Mobile Home Park, Livermore, 7 miles away Joseph D.grant Park, Mount Hamilton, 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Arroyo Mocho River: Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 54 miles away Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 54 miles away Lake Del Valle State Park, California , 3 miles away Mount Diablo State Park, California , 25 miles away Franks Tract State Park, California , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Arroyo Mocho River: Poppy Ridge Golf Course, Livermore , 4 miles away The Course At Wente Vineyards, Livermore , 7 miles away Mountain House Golf Course, Livermore , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Arroyo Mocho River Calaveras Reservoir, Alameda , 12 miles away Cherry Flat Reservoir, Santa Clara , 13 miles away