California whitewater - Eel River, Coast Ranges, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt county, Dos Rios to Alderpoint section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     47 miles   I want to take a small group down the river from Dos Rios to Alderpoint, but due to physical issues for some of the party, need to be able to get very close to river with 4 wheel access.  Can I pay someone who lives close to the river an access fee to launch our equipment?   Says Tom This section of Eel River in California is 47 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Whether     you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is not   the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: There are good locations to look at along the Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail. For the duration of the summertime months here at Eel River, high temperatures generally get into the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Eel River. Eel River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is July. Eel River, Dos Rios to Alderpoint road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 47 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.7149 Longitude: -123.35131 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.1781 Longitude: -123.6142 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: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Motel Garberville, Garberville 23 miles away Located just off HWY 101 in Garberville Ca in beautiful Humboldt County in the heart of Redwood Country. 8 miles South of Humboldt redwoods State Park. All of our clean attractive rooms have fridge m... Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville 23 miles away Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking... Dean Creek Resort, Redway 25 miles away The award winning Dean Creek Resort is nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Giant Redwood country,only three miles from the world famous Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt State Forest. Open year ro...   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Eel River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Eel River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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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 - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 12 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel) Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 13 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Close to Branscomb to Big Bend) Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Big Bend to Piercy) Mad River, Trinity County , 20 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 21 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios) Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 21 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162)   Hotels Near Eel River: Motel Garberville, Garberville , 23 miles away Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 23 miles away Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 25 miles away Super 8 Willits, Willits , 30 miles away Lark Motel, Willits , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eel River: Hickey Campground, Mendocino County, 17 miles away Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Mendocino, 19 miles away Redwoods River Resort and Campground, Leggett, 19 miles away   Trails Near Eel River: Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 11 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity County , 16 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference