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
  The Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek stretch of Little Sulphur Creek is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Clearlake, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is the only paddling section along Little Sulphur Creek. The beautiful scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. Since you're on this site you are probably
    into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you
camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. 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 visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Little Sulphur Creek a pretty
 
wet spot; January is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is July.
Summer brings highs in the 90's to Little Sulphur Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 50's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Little Sulphur Creek plunge 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...

Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg
9 miles away
This Healdsburg hotel offers newly opened Tuscan style rooms with private balcony, fireplace and jetted tub. Also available are the very spacious Vintage style rooms. Located within minutes of 50 ...



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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)
 Ski Areas Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 144 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Royal Gorge, California , 172 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 174 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 177 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 178 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 178 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 178 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 183 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 183 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 183 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Bed And Breakfast Inns, Geyserville , 5 miles away
Old Crocker Inn, Cloverdale , 7 miles away
Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg , 9 miles away
Travelodge, 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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