California whitewater - Eel River - Middle Fork, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County
Mendocino
county,
Black Butte River to Dos Rios section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-V 32 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. 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. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Black Butte River to Dos Rios stretch is just one of many. This section of Eel River - Middle Fork is 32 miles long and is according
to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. Some people prefer
whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. The natural beauty of California and the water flowing gracefully down Eel River - Middle Fork attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: Eel River - Middle Fork regularly gets a large amount of rain; during the month of January you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is July. Don't leave Eel River - Middle Fork without first paying a visit to Mud Spring. For the duration
of the summertime months at Eel River - Middle Fork temperatures are commonly in the 90's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 50's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Eel River - Middle Fork temperatures dip to the 30's.
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