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   The Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek section of Eel River in Lake County is 5.7 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Clearlake, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are     sure to keep you coming back for more. 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, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. The Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. The beautiful scenery of Lake County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The Slides is an attention-grabbing thing to catch a sight of if you're here at Eel River, and a short journey to Pebble Spring   is always worthwhile. At Eel River through the summertime highs are in the 90's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's while Eel River nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. The high level of rainfall makes Eel River a reasonably wet place; January is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July. And if that's not enough there's plenty more exciting things to do in the Coast Ranges. Pine Mountain Spring is an inspiring spot to stop by during your stay. 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. Super 8 Motel - Upper Lake, Upper Lake 14 miles away Pride of Super 8. AAA approved. We offer: complimentary SuperStart breakfast, wireless high speed internet, outdoor (seasonal) pool and whirlpool. Suites with microfridge and whirlpool available. We a... Vichy Springs Resort, Ukiah 16 miles away We are Jack Londons favorite hot spot Vichy Springs Resort 2605 Vichy Springs Road UKIAH, CA 95482-3507 707-462-9515. 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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)   Hotels Near Eel River: Super 8 Motel - Upper Lake, Upper Lake , 14 miles away Vichy Springs Resort, Ukiah , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express UKIAH, Ukiah , 19 miles away Best Western Orchard Inn, Ukiah , 19 miles away SUPER 8 UKIAH, 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