California whitewater - Eel River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County Mendocino county, Big Bend to Piercy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     21 miles   This stretch of Eel River - South Fork in California is 21 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The beautiful scenery of Mendocino County and the water flowing gracefully down Eel River - South Fork make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great     scenery along the way too. The campgrounds here at Eel River - South Fork are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Big Bend to Piercy section is just one of them. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: Having a nice time in the Coast Ranges is simple. Near Eel River - South Fork you locate nice places like Windy Gap. High temperatures at Eel River -   South Fork through the months of summer are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows at Eel River - South Fork during the winter generally fall into the 30's. Some pleasant nature is available in Frank and Bess Smithe Redwood Grove It's always nice to pop by Mill Creek Falls. All the water falling down from the sky makes Eel River - South Fork a wet spot; the wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture. Eel River - South Fork, Big Bend to Piercy road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 21 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.8235 Longitude: -123.67891 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.96139 Longitude: -123.79641 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. Motel Garberville, Garberville 12 miles away Located just off HWY 101 in Garberville Ca in beautiful Humboldt County in the heart of Redwood Country. 8 miles South of Humboldt redwoods State Park. All of our clean attractive rooms have fridge m... Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville 12 miles away Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking... Dean Creek Resort, Redway 14 miles away The award winning Dean Creek Resort is nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Giant Redwood country,only three miles from the world famous Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt State Forest. Open year ro...   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 , 7 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend) Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Close to Branscomb to Big Bend) Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel) Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint) Noyo River, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Northspur to Fort Bragg) Mattole River, Humboldt County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 27.2 miles long (Shelter Cove Road to Honeydew) Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 29 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 30 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road)   Hotels Near Eel River - South Fork: Motel Garberville, Garberville , 12 miles away Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 12 miles away Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 14 miles away Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg , 24 miles away Travelodge Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eel River - South Fork: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Mendocino, 1 miles away Hickey Campground, Mendocino County, 1 miles away Redwoods River Resort and Campground, Leggett, 1 miles away