California whitewater - Eel River, Klamath Mountains, Lake County Lake county, Horse Creek to Lake Pillsbury section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     18 miles   The Horse Creek to Lake Pillsbury stretch of Eel River is 18 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Clearlake, as you can see on the road map further down. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your     camp stove. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The beautiful Klamath Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The scenic beauty of Lake County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Eel River commonly tend to be in the 90's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's.   Throughout the wintertime the highs are usually in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Eel River. A tour to Big Squaw Valley is always fun. Eel River is a wet place that gets lots of precipitation; during January this area sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Eel River, Horse Creek to Lake Pillsbury road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 18 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5247 Longitude: -122.85031 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.4081 Longitude: -122.95781 Paddler input for Eel River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Eel River, Klamath Mountains, California Local climate location: COVELO 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake 16 miles away The Tallman Hotel is a return to a simpler time. This handsome country hotel, built in the 1890's, was completely restored in 2005. Its interiors are inspired by the natural setting of Lake County. An... Super 8 Motel - Upper Lake, Upper Lake 17 miles away Pride of Super 8. AAA approved. 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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 Clearlake, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clearlake, California, the metro area neareast to Eel River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Eel River.   Whitewater Near Eel River: Eel River, Lake County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek) Black Butte River, Glenn / Mendocino County , 14 miles away, Class IV+ - 24 miles long (Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel) Stony Creek, Colusa / Glenn County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Mill Creek to Diversion Dam) Russian River - East Fork, Mendocino County , 20 miles away, Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Falls to Lake Mendocino) Tomki Creek, Mendocino County , 20 miles away, Class III - 9.3 miles long (Hearst Road to Eel River) Grindstone Creek, Glenn County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Grindstone Road to Road 306) Eel River, Mendocino County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios) Russian River, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II - 8.8 miles long (Calpella to Ukiah) Thomes Creek, Tehama County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 22 miles long (Above Paskenta) Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)   Ski Areas Near Eel River: Mount Shasta, California , 110 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 140 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 172 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 175 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 177 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 178 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 178 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 183 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 185 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 185 miles away, 1802 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eel River: Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - Upper Lake, Upper Lake , 17 miles away Robinson Rancheria Resort Casino, Nice , 19 miles away Skylark Shores Resort, Lakeport , 22 miles away Vichy Springs Resort, Ukiah , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eel River: Sunset Point Campground, Lake County, 3 miles away Oak Flat Campground, Lake County, 4 miles away Pogie Point Campground, Lake County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Eel River: Crooked Tree Trail, Lake County , 8 miles away, 8.9 hiking miles, 2583 feet elevation difference Elk Knob Trail, Lake County , 12 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 386 feet elevation difference Milk Ranch Trail, Colusa County , 13 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1706 feet elevation difference Bonnie View Trail, Colusa County , 14 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 3897 feet elevation difference Bear Wallow Trail, Glenn County , 14 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 1716 feet elevation difference Middle Creek Flat Trail, Lake County , 14 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 1427 feet elevation difference Bathhouse Trail, Colusa County , 15 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1946 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Eel River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 70 miles away   Lakes Near Eel River