California whitewater - Big Sulphur Creek, Coast Ranges, Lake County Lake county, Iron Bridge to washed-out crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     9 miles   The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The nature scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Big Sulphur Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're coming from Clearlake it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section     of Big Sulphur Creek in Lake County is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The campgrounds here at Big Sulphur Creek are pretty good. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Iron Bridge to washed-out crossing section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Big Sulphur Creek typically tend to be in the 90's while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. Throughout the winter this   place gets highs in the 50's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Sulphur Creek temperatures descend to the 30's. Big Sulphur Creek generally gets a lot of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is January; July is when it's the driest. Big Sulphur Creek, Iron Bridge to washed-out crossing road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.824 Longitude: -122.87681 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.82329 Longitude: -123.0023 Paddler input for Big Sulphur Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Sulphur Creek, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: UKIAH 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Cloverdale Oaks Inn, Cloverdale 5 miles away Enjoy your stay at the California Cloverdale Oaks Inn in the heart of wine country, only 85 miles north of San Francisco. We are one of the finest motel accommodations available in a cheerful location... 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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 Big Sulphur Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Sulphur Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Sulphur Creek: Little Sulphur Creek, Sonoma County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek) Russian River, Mendocino/ Sonoma County , 7 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge) Big Sulphur Creek, Lake County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4.6 miles long (Close to Geysers to Iron Bridge) Mark West Creek, Sonoma County , 22 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road) Russian River, Mendocino County , 26 miles away, Class II - 8.8 miles long (Calpella to Ukiah) Russian River - East Fork, Mendocino County , 26 miles away, Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Falls to Lake Mendocino)   Ski Areas Near Big Sulphur Creek: Mount Shasta, California , 144 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 176 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 176 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 179 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 181 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 182 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 182 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 187 miles away, 600 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 188 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 188 miles away, 2850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Sulphur Creek: Cloverdale Oaks Inn, Cloverdale , 5 miles away Best Western Cloverdale Inn, Cloverdale , 5 miles away Super 8 Cloverdale, Cloverdale , 6 miles away Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Bed And Breakfast Inns, Geyserville , 7 miles away Konocti Vista Casino Resort, Lakeport , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sulphur Creek: Koa Cloverdale Camping Resort, Cloverdale, 4 miles away Cloverdale KOA, Cloverdale, 5 miles away Naco West, Cloverdale, 5 miles away   Trails Near Big Sulphur Creek: Cadd Fire Trail, Sonoma County , 11 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 640 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Big Sulphur Creek: Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA , 42 miles away Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA , 56 miles away   Lakes Near Big Sulphur Creek