California whitewater - Mill Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, Tehama County

Tehama county, Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     43 miles
  This section of Mill Creek in Tehama County is 43 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Red Bluff, as you can see on the road map further down. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so better bring your camping gear along. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wild scenery of the Northern Sierra Nevada is great.
    You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The natural beauty of California and the water flowing gracefully down Mill Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. For all you
camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam section is the only paddling section along Mill Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Mill Creek is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is usually January, that's the one that rains the
 
most, and July is when it's the driest. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! The Northern Sierra Nevada is excellent! Round Mountain Spring is an inspiring spot to stop at during your stay, and going for a hike along the Old Lassen Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region.
This river is so perfect. You are near Long Point while you're here at Mill Creek; if you're here you can take a hike along the Graham Trail. Summertime highs at Mill Creek usually tend to be in the 90's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are generally in the 50's; nighttime lows in the 30's for Mill Creek.

Mill Creek, Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 43 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.32669
Longitude: -121.5131

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.0549
Longitude: -122.0283

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Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: VOLTA POWER HOUSE 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Mill Creek:
Deer Creek, Tehama County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99)
Battle Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 14 miles away, Class II-V(V+) - 11.5 miles long (Close to Ponderosa Way to Manton Road)
Antelope Creek, Tehama County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 20 miles long (Hogsback Road to Cone Grove Road)
Battle Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 21 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13 miles long (Manton Road)
Butte Creek, Butte County , 24 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (PGandE Powerhouse to Covered Bridge)
Big Kimshew Creek, Butte County , 25 miles away, Class V - -blank- miles long (to Confluence with West Fork of Feather)
Bear Creek, Shasta County , 26 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 9.5 miles long (Hydro to Highway 44)
 Ski Areas Near Mill Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 67 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mill Creek:
Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico, Chico , 23 miles away
Super 8 Chico, Chico , 24 miles away
Holiday Inn CHICO, Chico , 24 miles away
Safari Inn, Chico , 24 miles away
Town House Motel, Chico , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek:
South Antelope Campground, Tehama County, 3 miles away
Black Rock Campground, Tehama County, 4 miles away
Volcano Country RV Park, Mineral, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Mill Creek:
Old Lassen Trail, Tehama County , 4 miles away,  14 hiking miles, 2089 feet elevation difference
Graham Trail, Tehama County , 6 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1422 feet elevation difference
Murphy Trail, Tehama County , 9 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 2025 feet elevation difference
Heart Lake Twin Meadows Trail, Tehama County , 16 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1384 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Mill Creek:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 17 miles away
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 64 miles away

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