California whitewater - Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County Shasta county, Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     4 miles   The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono section of Cottonwood Creek - North Fork in California is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.     On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The scenic beauty of Shasta County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime months highs here at Cottonwood Creek - North Fork reach the 90's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Cottonwood Creek - North Fork. Cottonwood Creek - North Fork gets a typical amount of rain; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month.   Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 103 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.4448 Longitude: -122.69101 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.47019 Longitude: -122.62121 Paddler input for Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, California Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding 20 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 20 miles away Old Mining town with much outdoor recreation. Located on the north end of town. 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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 Cottonwood Creek - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork: Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 3 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork) Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Ono to Gas Point Road) Brandy Creek, Shasta County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (above Whiskeytown Reservoir) Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley) Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road) Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 16 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36) Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36) Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 22 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road) Trinity River, Trinity County , 23 miles away, Class II - 30.3 miles long (Lewiston to Junction City) Elder Creek, Tehama County , 27 miles away, Class III - 17.2 miles long (Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road)   Ski Areas Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork: Mount Shasta, California , 55 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 85 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 166 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 168 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 170 miles away, 500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 171 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 172 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 172 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 175 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 180 miles away, 2850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork: Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding , 20 miles away Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding , 20 miles away Americas Best Inns-Redding, Redding , 20 miles away Howard Johnson Express, Redding , 21 miles away VAGABOND INN REDDING, Redding , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork: Brandy Creek Campground, Shasta County, 10 miles away Dry Creek Campground, Shasta County, 10 miles away Oak Bottom Campground, Shasta County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork: Bluford Trail, Shasta County , 17 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2510 feet elevation difference Lanyan Trail, Tehama County , 17 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Cottonwood Creek - North Fork: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 14 miles away