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   The Big Bend to Piercy section of Eel River - South Fork in Mendocino County is 21 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. This     river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Big Bend to Piercy stretch is just one of them. The beautiful scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Briefly about the general area: Frank and Bess Smithe Redwood Grove is worth visiting, and a visit to Eel River - South Fork wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Mill Creek Falls. The high level of rain makes   Eel River - South Fork a quite wet place; during the month of December you get the most rain around here, and July is when it's the driest. For the duration of the long summer days, highs typically are in the 80's at Eel River - South Fork, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; nighttime lows in the 30's for Eel River - South Fork. Having a wonderful time in the Coast Ranges is trouble-free. Nearby Windy Gap is a great place to go if you're at Eel River - South Fork. 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. 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... Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg 24 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...   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)   Ski Areas Near Eel River - South Fork: Mount Shasta, California , 130 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 136 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eel River - South Fork: 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 Mariah County, Fort Bragg , 24 miles away The Lodge At Noyo River, 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