California whitewater - Brandy Creek, Shasta County

Shasta county, above Whiskeytown Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     2 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Redding, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The above Whiskeytown Reservoir stretch of Brandy Creek in Shasta County is 2 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Shasta County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the
    stream beats anything. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better
be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other stretches to paddle along Brandy Creek than the above Whiskeytown Reservoir stretch. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
A magnificent spot to visit in the neighborhood of Brandy Creek is Rich Gulch. For the duration
 
of the long summer days here at Brandy Creek, high temperatures regularly reach the 90's, and the night is slightly cooler of course, regularly in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Brandy Creek dip into the 20's.
The amount of rain that falls at Brandy Creek is close to the national average; most of the rain falls during January, and July is the month with the least moisture.

Brandy Creek, above Whiskeytown Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 360 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.59159
Longitude: -122.6207

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.602
Longitude: -122.5831

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Current weather conditions at Brandy Creek, California
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Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding
15 miles away
Reddings Best Kept Lodging Secret Our Mission We are committed to providing our guests with standards of excellence combined with competence, courtesy and consideration that surpass their expectatio...

Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding
15 miles away
Old Mining town with much outdoor recreation. Located on the north end of town. Walking distance to restaurants and park. 24-hr front desk. Guests receive a Voucher for a full cooked to order breakfa...

Value Inn and Suites, Redding
15 miles away
AAA Approved Centrally located in the beautiful Shasta and Cascade region of far northern California, Value Inn and Suites is situated near many outdoor attractions that make this a must see destinati...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Brandy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Brandy Creek:
Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley)
Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono)
Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Ono to Gas Point Road)
Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 11 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork)
Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 14 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road)
Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road)
Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 21 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36)
Trinity River, Trinity County , 24 miles away, Class II - 30.3 miles long (Lewiston to Junction City)
Trinity River - East Fork, Trinity County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 8 miles long (Rams Horn Road to Clair Engle Lake)
Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36)
 Ski Areas Near Brandy Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 47 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 78 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 162 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Royal Gorge, California , 165 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 167 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 169 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 171 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 171 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 174 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 179 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Brandy Creek:
Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding , 15 miles away
Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding , 15 miles away
Value Inn and Suites, Redding , 15 miles away
Best Western Twin View Inn & Suites, Redding , 16 miles away
Ramada Limited Redding, Redding , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Brandy Creek:
Dry Creek Campground, Shasta County, 2 miles away
Brandy Creek Campground, Shasta County, 2 miles away
Oak Bottom Campground, Shasta County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Brandy Creek:
Dry Creek Trail, Shasta County , 14 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 188 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Brandy Creek:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Brandy Creek

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