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 Paddler input for Mill Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: VOLTA POWER HOUSE 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico, Chico 23 miles away This Chico, California hotel offers convenient access to a variety of local attractions including Cal State University Chico, the Silver Dollar Speedway and Bidwell Park. Situated in northern Califo... 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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 Mill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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