California whitewater - Eel River, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County Humboldt county, South Fork Eel to Rio Dell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     22.1 miles   The wonderful Humboldt County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a short drive from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, as you can see on the road map further down. The South Fork Eel to Rio Dell stretch of Eel River in Humboldt County is 22.1 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river     tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. Eel River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the South Fork Eel to Rio Dell section is the only one. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area:   During the warm months at Eel River temperatures are ordinarily in the 60's. During the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Eel River dipping down into the 40's during winter nights. The amount of rain that falls at Eel River is close to the national average; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. Eel River, South Fork Eel to Rio Dell road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 22.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.35779 Longitude: -123.91961 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.49169 Longitude: -124.09861 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: EUREKA WSO CI 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna 13 miles away Whether you're coming to the North Coast for business or pleasure the Best Western Country Inn in Fortuna will make your visit as comfortable as possible. With beautiful nearby vista's, parks, and an... Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna 13 miles away Avenue of the Giants Redwoods 14 miles, Pacific Lumber Co., Worlds Largest Redwood Mill 4 miles, College of the Redwoods 5 miles, Northern Gateway to the Redwood Empire, Fortuna Depot Museum 1 mile, G... Holiday Inn Express Fortuna (Ferndale Area), Ca, Fortuna 13 miles away Overlooking the Eel River, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Fortuna, California offers 46 newly remodeled rooms, including two king-bed suites with whirlpool spas. Indoor heated pool and spa. All rooms f...   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. 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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: Van Duzen River, Humboldt County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5.2 miles long (Grizzly Creek to Highway 36 bridge) Mattole River, Humboldt County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 27.2 miles long (Shelter Cove Road to Honeydew) Mad River, Humboldt County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Jackshaw Road to Butler Valley-Maple Creek Road) Redwood Creek, Humboldt County , 30 miles away, Class II - 5.4 miles long (Highway 299 to Bair Road)   Ski Areas Near Eel River: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 125 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 133 miles away, 1390 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eel River: Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna , 13 miles away Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Fortuna (Ferndale Area), Ca, Fortuna , 13 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Fortuna , 13 miles away Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eel River: Stafford RV Park, Scotia, 3 miles away Albee Creek Campground, Humboldt County, 4 miles away Redcrest Motor Inn Resort, Redcrest, 4 miles away   Trails Near Eel River: Lightning Trail, Humboldt County , 15 miles away,  2.2 hiking miles, 1399 feet elevation difference King Crest Trail, Humboldt County , 16 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1099 feet elevation difference