California whitewater - Eel River, Coast Ranges, Lake County Lake county, Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.7 miles   This stretch of Eel River is 5.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Clearlake, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. 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 a lot of the rivers here are not     suitable for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful scenery of California and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek stretch is just one of many. The campgrounds here at Eel River are pretty good. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Eel River a reasonably wet place; during   the month of January you get the most rain around here; July on the other hand is the driest. Pine Mountain Spring is an inspiring spot to explore while here, and The Slides is an out of the ordinary site to pop by while at Eel River. High temperatures at Eel River during the summer months are in the 90's, and the night is somewhat chillier of course, typically in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 50's; during the dark hours in the winter at Eel River temperatures drop to the 30's. Having a perfect time in the Coast Ranges is easy. A short tour to Pebble Spring is always worthwhile. Eel River, Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5.7 miles Average Gradient: 23 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.4081 Longitude: -122.95781 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.37689 Longitude: -123.05031 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, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: POTTER VALLEY P H 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 IV-V - 18 miles long (Horse Creek to Lake Pillsbury) Russian River - East Fork, Mendocino County , 12 miles away, Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Falls to Lake Mendocino) Tomki Creek, Mendocino County , 13 miles away, Class III - 9.3 miles long (Hearst Road to Eel River) Black Butte River, Glenn / Mendocino County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 24 miles long (Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel) Russian River, Mendocino County , 17 miles away, Class II - 8.8 miles long (Calpella to Ukiah) Eel River, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios) Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios) Stony Creek, Colusa / Glenn County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Mill Creek to Diversion Dam) Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162) Russian River, Mendocino/ Sonoma County , 28 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Eel River: Mount Shasta, California , 117 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 145 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 179 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 181 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 183 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 185 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 185 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 190 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 191 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 191 miles away, 1802 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eel River: Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake , 14 miles away Super 8 Motel - Upper Lake, Upper Lake , 16 miles away Vichy Springs Resort, Ukiah , 16 miles away Robinson Rancheria Resort Casino, Nice , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express Ukiah, California, Ukiah , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eel River: Pogie Point Campground, Lake County, 4 miles away Oak Flat Campground, Lake County, 4 miles away Sunset Point Campground, Lake County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Eel River: Elk Knob Trail, Lake County , 13 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 386 feet elevation difference Crooked Tree Trail, Lake County , 14 miles away, 8.9 hiking miles, 2583 feet elevation difference Middle Creek Flat Trail, Lake County , 15 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 1427 feet elevation difference Milk Ranch Trail, Colusa County , 18 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1706 feet elevation difference Bucknell Trail, Lake County , 19 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1210 feet elevation difference Bonnie View Trail, Colusa County , 20 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 3897 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Eel River