California whitewater - Bear Creek, Lake County

Lake county, Close to Wilbur Hot Springs to Cache Creek ConFork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     12 miles
 
Bear Creek is in Colusa County, NOT Lake County. Says Bruce

Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section of Bear Creek in California is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better
    reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in is not too far from Clearlake, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping
stuff too. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are no other stretches to paddle along Bear Creek than the Close to Wilbur Hot Springs to Cache Creek ConFork stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're here, you might as well visit Eula Canyon. The yearly rain here at Bear Creek is about average; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is July. All through
 
the warm months, highs commonly are in the 90's at Bear Creek with overnight lows in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 50's with temperatures at Bear Creek dipping down into the 30's during winter nights.

Bear Creek, Close to Wilbur Hot Springs to Cache Creek ConFork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 12 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.0399
Longitude: -122.4079

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.92279
Longitude: -122.3278

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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, California
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Local climate location: LAKEPORT 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Williams, Williams
18 miles away
Walking distance to shops and restaurants. FREE Continental Breakfast and free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Outdoor pool and spa. Close to Highway 20 going to Colusa or Clear Lake. Pet Ac...

Best Western El Grande Inn, Clearlake
18 miles away
You'll find everything you need at the Best Western El Grande Inn, only two blocks from Clearlake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. The Best Western El Grande Inn is the ideal stop f...

Travelodge, Clearlake
18 miles away
Welcome to the Travelodge Clearlake located 2 blocks from Redbud boat dock. Clearlake has been the site of the 2003 and 2004 National B.A.S.S. Pro Am Tournaments. Enjoy the fantastic fishing and wonde...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Bear Creek:
Cache Creek, Lake / Yolo County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 18 miles long (Highway 20 to Bear Creek Confluence)
Cache Creek, Yolo County , 7 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey)
Putah Creek, Lake/ Napa County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa)
Stony Creek, Colusa / Glenn County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Mill Creek to Diversion Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Bear Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 126 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Royal Gorge, California , 136 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 139 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 141 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 142 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 142 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 147 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 147 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 147 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Homewood, California , 153 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bear Creek:
Comfort Inn Williams, Williams , 18 miles away
Best Western El Grande Inn, Clearlake , 18 miles away
Travelodge, Clearlake , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Williams, Ca, Williams , 18 miles away
Lake Escape Resort, Clearlake , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek:
Hidden Valley Lake Campground, Hidden Valley Lk, 17 miles away
Aztec River Grove RV/Trailer Park, Lower Lake, 17 miles away
Almond Grove Mobile Home Park, Williams, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Bear Creek:
Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA , 58 miles away
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA , 60 miles away

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