California whitewater - Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Tehama County

Tehama county, Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     9.5 miles
  The Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36 section of Cottonwood Creek - South Fork is 9.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The wonderful Tehama County scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There
    are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36 stretch is just one of many. There's camping available near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here.

Briefly
about the general area:
An average amount of rainfall falls at Cottonwood Creek - South Fork; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is July.
Through the summertime highs here at Cottonwood Creek - South Fork get into the 90's while night lows are generally in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's while Cottonwood Creek - South Fork nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. Cottonwood Creek - South Fork is in close proximity to Wildhide Gulch which is absolutely worth stopping at, and do take a hike on the Lanyan Trail.
 

Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 9.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.1859
Longitude: -122.5498

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.2583
Longitude: -122.473

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Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Redding, California, the metro area neareast to Cottonwood Creek - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork:
Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Ono to Gas Point Road)
Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 13 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork)
Elder Creek, Tehama County , 14 miles away, Class III - 17.2 miles long (Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road)
Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono)
Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley)
Brandy Creek, Shasta County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (above Whiskeytown Reservoir)
Thomes Creek, Tehama County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 22 miles long (Above Paskenta)
Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 24 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road)
Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36)
Grindstone Creek, Glenn County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Grindstone Road to Road 306)
 Ski Areas Near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork:
Mount Shasta, California , 62 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1195 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork:
Hampton Inn Suites Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 19 miles away
Gaia Anderson Hotel, Anderson , 19 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Anderson, Anderson , 19 miles away
Best Western Anderson Inn, Anderson , 20 miles away
Super 8 Motel Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork:
Durango RV Resort, Red Bluff, 19 miles away
Cal Guest Svc, Red Bluff, 19 miles away
Sacramento River RV Park, Redding, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork:
Lanyan Trail, Tehama County , 10 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Cottonwood Creek - South Fork:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 26 miles away
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 66 miles away

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