California whitewater - Butte Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, Butte County Butte county, PGandE Powerhouse to Covered Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     6 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 the rivers in this state are less manageable. The wonderful Butte County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The PGandE Powerhouse to Covered Bridge section of Butte Creek in California is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. You can pitch a tent     or park your RV at a nearby campground. The PGandE Powerhouse to Covered Bridge stretch is the only paddling stretch along Butte Creek. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Chico, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The river winds through the Northern Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Butte Creek gets a common amount of rain; January is the month that gets the most rain while July is commonly the driest month. Put some time aside to spend at Carson Spring since you're   here at Butte Creek. For the duration of the warm days of summer at Butte Creek temperatures are frequently in the 90's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 50's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Butte Creek. Butte Creek, PGandE Powerhouse to Covered Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 30 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.78879 Longitude: -121.65671 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.729 Longitude: -121.70231 Paddler input for Butte Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Butte Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: CHICO UNIVERSITY FARM 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Paradise Inn, Paradise 3 miles away Welcome to the Paradise Inn. Nestled amongst the beautiful tall pines you will discover one of the oldest, and most desirable places for lodging in the quaint little town of Paradise, Ca. As you enter... Comfort Inn Central, Paradise 5 miles away Quite country location, beautifully appointed guest rooms, excellent customer service, award winning hotel. Easy commute to Chico and Ca State University. Numerous local antique shops, Plenty of activ... Oxford Suites Chico, Chico 9 miles away All Suite Hotel featuring various suite types to meet your needs. Extended stay units available. Fully renovated in 2009. Amenities include HOT breakfast buffet each morning and evening reception. C...   Northern Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Northern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Butte Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Butte 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 Chico, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chico, California, the metro area neareast to Butte Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Butte Creek.   Whitewater Near Butte Creek: Big Kimshew Creek, Butte County , 14 miles away, Class V - -blank- miles long (to Confluence with West Fork of Feather) Feather River - North Fork, Butte County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Poe Dam to Poe Powerhouse) Deer Creek, Tehama County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99) Feather River - North Fork, Plumas/ Butte County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Cresta Dam to Poe Dam) Mill Creek, Tehama County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 43 miles long (Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam) Feather River - North Fork, Plumas County , 27 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse) Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ Butte County , 28 miles away, Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Milsap Bridge to Lake Oroville)   Ski Areas Near Butte Creek: Royal Gorge, California , 90 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 91 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 93 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 95 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 96 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 96 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 100 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 104 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 104 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 110 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Butte Creek: Paradise Inn, Paradise , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Central, Paradise , 5 miles away Oxford Suites Chico, Chico , 9 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott Chico, Chico , 9 miles away Courtyard by Marriott Chico, Chico , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Butte Creek: Paradise Trailer Park, Paradise, 4 miles away Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, Butte City, 6 miles away Quail Trails Village RV Park, Paradise, 7 miles away   Trails Near Butte Creek: Graham Trail, Tehama County , 17 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1422 feet elevation difference Murphy Trail, Tehama County , 18 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 2025 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Butte Creek: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Butte Creek: Paradise Pines Golf Course, Magalia , 6 miles away Bidwell Park Golf Course, Chico , 7 miles away