California whitewater - Brandy Creek, Shasta County Shasta county, above Whiskeytown Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Redding, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The wonderful Shasta County scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great.     You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch of Brandy Creek in California is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The above Whiskeytown Reservoir section is the only paddling section along Brandy Creek. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Brandy Creek through the warm months are in the 90's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's while Brandy Creek nighttime low temperatures all through   the wintertime are in the 20's. Brandy Creek gets a common amount of yearly precipitation; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Rich Gulch is a great location to check out close by. 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 Paddler input for Brandy Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Brandy Creek, California Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn/Redding, Redding 15 miles away Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn of Redding, California conveniently located 10 miles from Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area and within walking distance of Redding*s numerous fine ... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Redding, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Redding, California, the metro area neareast to Brandy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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, 1195 vertical feet   Hotels Near Brandy Creek: Americas Best Value Inn/Redding, Redding , 15 miles away Travelodge Redding CA, Redding , 15 miles away Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding , 15 miles away Americas Best Inns-Redding, Redding , 16 miles away Best Western Twin View Inn & Suites, 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