California whitewater - Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Klamath Mountains, Shasta/ Tehama County Shasta/ Tehama county, Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     11.1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch of Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork in Shasta/ Tehama County is 11.1 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road section is just one of many. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Not too     many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. The beautiful Klamath Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The wonderful California scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork is a good site of normal rain; through January this area sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff in   the Klamath Mountains. Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork is right by the Bluford Trail. Throughout the warm days of summer at Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork highs are generally in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork. Spring Gulch is in the vicinity of Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork and is beyond doubt a brilliant place to visit, and a cool spot to have a look at is Old Man Rock. Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 11.1 miles Average Gradient: 97 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.40599 Longitude: -122.8854 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.4023 Longitude: -122.7782 Paddler input for Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Klamath Mountains, California Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn/Redding, Redding 32 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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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 Redding, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Redding, California, the metro area neareast to Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork: Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36) Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono) Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 12 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 16 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36) Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Ono to Gas Point Road) Trinity River, Trinity County , 18 miles away, Class II - 30.3 miles long (Lewiston to Junction City) Brandy Creek, Shasta County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (above Whiskeytown Reservoir) Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley) Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 24 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36) Canyon Creek, Trinity County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Bridge 8.5 miles upstream of Junction City to Junction City)   Ski Areas Near Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork: Mount Shasta, California , 65 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 89 miles away, 1195 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork: Americas Best Value Inn/Redding, Redding , 32 miles away Travelodge Redding CA, Redding , 33 miles away Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding , 33 miles away Americas Best Inns-Redding, Redding , 33 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn - Redding, Redding , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork: Beegum Gorge Campground, Shasta County, 8 miles away Basin Gulch Campgrounds, Shasta County, 9 miles away Wells Creek Campground, Tehama County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork: Bluford Trail, Shasta County , 5 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2510 feet elevation difference North Yolla Bolly Cold Fork Trail, Tehama County , 14 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 2276 feet elevation difference Long Ridge Trail, Tehama County , 14 miles away,  8.8 hiking miles, 3044 feet elevation difference South Fork Cottonwood Trail, Tehama County , 15 miles away, 18.8 hiking miles, 4456 feet elevation difference Pettijohn Trail, Tehama County , 16 miles away,  11 hiking miles, 1535 feet elevation difference Humboldt Trail, Trinity County , 16 miles away,  43 hiking miles, 3844 feet elevation difference Lazyman Butte Trail, Tehama County , 17 miles away,  24 hiking miles, 3886 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 23 miles away