California whitewater - Los Penasquitos Creek, San Diego County
San Diego
county,
I-15 to I-5 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III+(V+) 9 miles
This stretch of Los Penasquitos Creek in San Diego County is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class III+(V+) section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are many good hotels to choose from, but
do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Los Penasquitos Creek make the trip here worthwhile. There are no other sections to paddle along Los Penasquitos Creek than the I-15 to
I-5 section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: It is very waterless here at Los Penasquitos Creek mostly; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. For the period of the summertime highs here at Los Penasquitos Creek get into the 80's;
through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. During the winter highs are typically in the 60's, and night lows at Los Penasquitos Creek through the winter mostly plunge into the 40's.
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