California whitewater - Elder Creek, Klamath Mountains, Tehama County Tehama county, Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     17.2 miles   This stretch of Elder Creek in Tehama County is 17.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The scenic beauty of Tehama County and the cool fresh water beats anything. You can pitch     a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beautiful Klamath Mountains scenery is an added bonus. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Elder Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Elder Creek is close to the national average; January is the wettest month with most rain while July is typically the driest month. At Elder Creek all through the summer months highs are in the 90's. Summer overnight   lows sink down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while Elder Creek overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 20's. Put some time aside to spend at Uhl Spring since you're here at Elder Creek. Elder Creek, Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 17.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.0162 Longitude: -122.5394 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.9043 Longitude: -122.5974 Paddler input for Elder Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elder Creek, Klamath Mountains, California Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Inn Corning, Corning 26 miles away Visit the olive producing capital of the world and stay at this charming Corning, California hotel. Situated right off the Interstate-5 in downtown Corning, the Best Western Inn Corning is the perfe... Ramada Suites Corning, Corning 26 miles away 51 Rooms. 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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 Red Bluff, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Red Bluff, California, the metro area neareast to Elder Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elder Creek.   Whitewater Near Elder Creek: Thomes Creek, Tehama County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 22 miles long (Above Paskenta) Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 14 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36) Grindstone Creek, Glenn County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Grindstone Road to Road 306) Stony Creek, Colusa / Glenn County , 18 miles away, Class II - 6.6 miles long (Stony Gorge Reservoir to Grindstone Creek) Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 24 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork) Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Ono to Gas Point Road) Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono) Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 30 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road)   Ski Areas Near Elder Creek: Mount Shasta, California , 76 miles away, 1390 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elder Creek: Best Western Inn Corning, Corning , 26 miles away Ramada Suites Corning, Corning , 26 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 26 miles away American Inn Express, Red Bluff , 26 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Corning, Corning , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elder Creek: Whitlock Campground, Tehama County, 8 miles away Mud Flat Campground, Tehama County, 9 miles away Three Prong Campground, Tehama County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Elder Creek: Lanyan Trail, Tehama County , 10 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Elder Creek: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 40 miles away