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   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The natural beauty of Mendocino County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're coming from Ukiah it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a     great experience. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Close to Branscomb to Big Bend stretch of Eel River - South Fork is 9.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer highs here at Eel River - South Fork reach the 80's, and the night is a bit   cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Eel River - South Fork. Eel River - South Fork is a rather wet place mostly with a great deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is January, and the driest of the months is July. A great location in the neighborhood of Eel River - South Fork is Dark Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend is an interesting site to pop by while at Eel River - South Fork. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors exciting things the Coast Ranges has to offer. 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... Travelodge Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg 19 miles away Travelodge 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 amenities such ... Ebb Tide Lodge, Fort Bragg 19 miles away The Ebb Tide Lodge offers modern, luxury accommodations in historic Fort Bragg, the largest community on California's Mendocino Coast. Our charming, newly-renovated motel boasts upscale amenities at r...   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)   Hotels Near Eel River - South Fork: Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg , 18 miles away Travelodge Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg , 19 miles away Ebb Tide Lodge, Fort Bragg , 19 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Tradewinds, Fort Bragg , 19 miles away Americas Best Value Seabird Lodge, 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