California whitewater - Eel River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County Mendocino county, Close to Branscomb to Big Bend section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     9.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Ukiah, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful California scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There's camping available near Eel River - South     Fork. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature 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. The Close to Branscomb to Big Bend section of Eel River - South Fork in California is 9.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Eel River - South Fork during the warm days of summer are in the 80's, and the overnight is a little colder of course, mostly in the 50's. Highs   throughout the winter are typically in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Eel River - South Fork plunge into the 30's. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Coast Ranges has to offer. Dark Canyon is in the neighborhood of Eel River - South Fork and is a wonderful site, and some attention-grabbing geology is available here, Horseshoe Bend is right here. Eel River - South Fork gets a good deal of water; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. Eel River - South Fork, Close to Branscomb to Big Bend road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 9.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.65349 Longitude: -123.6273 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.8235 Longitude: -123.67891 Paddler input for Eel River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Eel River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg 18 miles away This Fort Bragg, California hotel offers beautiful ocean-view rooms and an indoor heated swimming pool. Situated on 6 acres of beautifully landscaped California coast, the Best Western Vista Manor Lo... Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg 19 miles away Set on eleven tranquil acres, we are the only inn with a private beach and cove. Few other inns can offer the serenity and natural beauty of the Mendocino coast as we do. The Inn is located just north... Travelodge Mariah County, Fort Bragg 19 miles away Travelodge Mariah Country Fort Bragg in the Historic Fort Bragg area includes attractions such as California Western Skunk Train and Majestic Redwoods. Guests at the Travelodge Fort Bragg appreciate ...   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 - South Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Eel River - South 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 - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Eel River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Eel River - South Fork: Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 5 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend) Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel) Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Big Bend to Piercy) Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint) Noyo River, Mendocino County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Northspur to Fort Bragg) Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 30 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek)   Ski Areas Near Eel River - South Fork: Mount Shasta, California , 131 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 141 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eel River - South Fork: Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg , 18 miles away Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg , 19 miles away Travelodge Mariah County, Fort Bragg , 19 miles away The Lodge At Noyo River, Fort Bragg , 19 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Tradewinds, Fort Bragg , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eel River - South Fork: Hickey Campground, Mendocino County, 9 miles away Wages Creek Beach Campground, Westport, 10 miles away Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Mendocino, 11 miles away