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 The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Clearlake, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of California and the water flowing gracefully down Bear Creek have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. This section     has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The Close to Wilbur Hot Springs to Cache Creek ConFork stretch of Bear Creek is 12 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Close to Wilbur Hot Springs to Cache Creek ConFork section is the only paddling section along Bear Creek. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Briefly about the general area: Near Bear Creek you come across perfect spots like Eula Canyon. The warmest time of the year   brings highs in the 90's to Bear Creek while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Bear Creek. The annual rain here at Bear Creek is about average; January is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. 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 Paddler input for Bear Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, California Local climate location: LAKEPORT 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality 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... Ramada Williams, Williams 18 miles away The Ramada Williams, California, is conveniently located between Redding and Sacramento with easy access to Interstate 5. Our rooms are newly refurbished with refreshing pillow top beds, ceiling fans ...   All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Bear Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bear Creek, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Clearlake, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clearlake, California, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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)   Hotels Near Bear Creek: Quality Inn Williams, Williams , 18 miles away Best Western El Grande Inn, Clearlake , 18 miles away Ramada Williams, Williams , 18 miles away Travelodge Clearlake, Clearlake , 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