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 is 43 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The put-in is not too far from Red Bluff, if you're not familiar with     the area there's a road map further down the page. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of California and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beautiful Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. Mill Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam stretch is the only one. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Mill Creek you should take a look at Long Point; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Round   Mountain Spring. The amount of precipitation that falls at Mill Creek is close to the national average; through January this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Mill Creek; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 50's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Mill Creek temperatures dip to the 30's. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Sierra Nevada. The Old Lassen Trail offers hiking at its best, and Mill Creek is right by the Graham Trail. This river is so perfect. 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 23 miles away Stay at this Chico, California hotel for attentive and personal service while traveling in the Northern Sacramento Valley! The Best Western Heritage Inn is conveniently located near the Sacramento R... Super 8 Motel - Chico, Chico 24 miles away AAA approved/2 Diamonds, 52 Newly Renovated Rooms, Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access, complimentary SuperStart Breakfast, outdoor seasonal pool. 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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 Royal Gorge, California , 104 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 106 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 108 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 110 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 110 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 113 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 118 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 119 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 119 miles away, 1802 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mill Creek: Best Western Heritage Inn, Chico , 23 miles away Super 8 Motel - Chico, Chico , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Chico, Ca, Chico , 24 miles away Safari Garden Motel Chico, Chico , 24 miles away Safari Inn, 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