California whitewater - Little Sulphur Creek, Coast Ranges, Sonoma County

Sonoma county, Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     11 miles
  This stretch of Little Sulphur Creek in California is 11 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Clearlake, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of California and the cool fresh water beats anything. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This stretch is long enough for an overnight
    trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are
not so many other good spots for that around here. Little Sulphur Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek section is the only one. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Little Sulphur Creek a pretty wet location; the wettest month of the year is usually January, that's the one that rains the most, and
 
July meanwhile is the driest month.
For the period of the days of summer highs here at Little Sulphur Creek get into the 90's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's, and night lows at Little Sulphur Creek through the winter regularly sink into the 30's.

Little Sulphur Creek, Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 11 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.7644
Longitude: -122.81591

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.80969
Longitude: -122.92531

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Current weather conditions at Little Sulphur Creek, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: UKIAH 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Bed and Breakfast Inns, Geyserville
5 miles away
The incomparable Hope-Inns are perfect for travelers who insist on the finest historic accommodations while touring the wine country. The pair of exceptional inss offers striking architecture, a comfo...

Old Crocker Inn, Cloverdale
7 miles away
Old Crocker Inn is a secluded bed and breakfast retreat in Sonoma County wine country. Started as a hunting lodge in the 1880s by railroad magnate Charles Crocker, the Crocker Ranch has, over the year...

Travelodge Healdsburg - Sonoma Wine Country, Healdsburg
9 miles away
Idyllic wine country hotel... Welcome to the newly renovated Travelodge Healdsburg - Sonoma Wine Country in beautiful Healdsburg in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country. Enjoy value-added lodging at the...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Clearlake, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clearlake, California, the metro area neareast to Little Sulphur Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Sulphur Creek.
 Whitewater Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Big Sulphur Creek, Lake County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 4.6 miles long (Close to Geysers to Iron Bridge)
Big Sulphur Creek, Lake County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Iron Bridge to washed-out crossing)
Russian River, Mendocino/ Sonoma County , 12 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge)
Mark West Creek, Sonoma County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road)
 Hotels Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Bed and Breakfast Inns, Geyserville , 5 miles away
Old Crocker Inn, Cloverdale , 7 miles away
Travelodge Healdsburg - Sonoma Wine Country, Healdsburg , 9 miles away
Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg , 9 miles away
Cloverdale Oaks Inn, Cloverdale , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Koa Cloverdale Camping Resort, Cloverdale, 7 miles away
Alexander Valley Camp Ground, Healdsburg, 7 miles away
Dutcher Creek RV Park and Campground, Cloverdale, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Cadd Fire Trail, Sonoma County , 6 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 640 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA , 39 miles away
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA , 53 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Sulphur Creek

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