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. Eel River - Middle Fork, Black Butte River to Dos Rios road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 32 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.82389 Longitude: -123.08641 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.714 Longitude: -123.3512 Paddler input for Eel River - Middle Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Eel River - Middle Fork, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: COVELO 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Willits, Willits 22 miles away Welcome to Willits, CA, located in the heart of Mendocino County. Willits offers many activities in and around the community, and gives you firsthand experience of small town America at its finest. ... Lark Motel, Willits 22 miles away Economy motel with clean rooms located on HWY 101 one half mile south of downtown Willits. Close to many dining options. We offer free wireless internet.... Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits 22 miles away The Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn is located in the heart of Mendocino County allowing easy access to the Redwoods, the coast, and wineries. This is the only hotel in Willits that sits off the...   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 - Middle Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Eel River - Middle Fork, 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. Outdoors Recreation Near Ukiah, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ukiah, California, the metro area neareast to Eel River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Eel River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Eel River - Middle Fork: Eel River, Mendocino County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 12 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) Black Butte River, Glenn / Mendocino County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 24 miles long (Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel) Tomki Creek, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class III - 9.3 miles long (Hearst Road to Eel River) Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162) Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint) Mad River, Trinity County , 22 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) Eel River, Lake County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek) Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel)   Hotels Near Eel River - Middle Fork: Super 8 Willits, Willits , 22 miles away Lark Motel, Willits , 22 miles away Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits , 22 miles away Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits , 22 miles away Best Western Willits Inn, Willits , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eel River - Middle Fork: Eel River Campground, Mendocino County, 10 miles away Boardman Ridge Campground, Mendocino County, 15 miles away Surveyor Campground, Mendocino County, 17 miles away   Trails Near Eel River - Middle Fork: Morrison Trail, Trinity County , 16 miles away,  10.2 hiking miles, 875 feet elevation difference Wrights Valley Trail, Trinity County , 17 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 1472 feet elevation difference Willow Trail, Trinity County , 17 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 18 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference Haynes Delight Trail, Trinity County , 19 miles away,  12.6 hiking miles, 1310 feet elevation difference Buck Ridge Trail, Trinity County , 19 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3052 feet elevation difference Yellowjacket Trail, Trinity County , 19 miles away,  9.6 hiking miles, 1508 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Eel River - Middle Fork: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 66 miles away