California whitewater - Nacimiento River, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County Monterey county, Hunter Liggett to Turtle Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     15 miles   I have lived on this portion of the river for 15 years. Although you could probaly put a canoe in the river on Fort Hunter Ligget with permission from Range Control, it would be very difficult to get past the rock formations at the Shut In. There is no public access to the Nacimiento River near Turtle Creek. One would have to go all the way to Lake Nacimiento to find a legal exit. Surface flow usually stops around the end of June, and the river turns into a series of pools. Even when the water is flowing in the spring, there are significantly long sections     that would require one to portage. If one were to attempt this trip, they will be walking more than paddling, and it would be a very long day. Says Keith Richards Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The nature scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Hunter Liggett to Turtle Creek section of Nacimiento River is 15 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come   because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beauty of the Santa Lucia Range is a great plus for this river. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Nacimiento River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Hunter Liggett to Turtle Creek stretch is the only one. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: A wonderful location to stop at in the neighborhood of Nacimiento River is The Shut-in. Nacimiento River is commonly a pretty dehydrated location; throughout January this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. For the period of the summertime months at Nacimiento River temperatures are typically in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 60's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Nacimiento River. Nacimiento River, Hunter Liggett to Turtle Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 15 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.8782 Longitude: -121.21531 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.79859 Longitude: -121.10691 Paddler input for Nacimiento River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nacimiento River, Santa Lucia Range, California Local climate location: KING CITY 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Courtesy Inn San Simeon, San Simeon 13 miles away The Courtesy Inn offers the largest indoor pool and spa in the area. We also offer a free continental breakfast every morning. All of our rooms are remodeled including new 27' televisions, furniture, ... 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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 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, California, the metro area neareast to Nacimiento River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nacimiento River.   Whitewater Near Nacimiento River: San Antonio, Monterey County , 15 miles away, Class II - 10.7 miles long (Above and down to Mission San Antonio de Padua) Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County , 29 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge)   Ski Areas Near Nacimiento River: Badger Pass, California , 145 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 156 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 159 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 168 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 176 miles away, 2000 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 179 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 180 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 180 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 182 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 193 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nacimiento River: Courtesy Inn San Simeon, San Simeon , 13 miles away Quality Inn San Simeon, San Simeon , 13 miles away Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort, San Simeon , 13 miles away Silver Surf Motel, San Simeon , 13 miles away Sands By The Sea, San Simeon , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nacimiento River: Elk Campground, Monterey County, 7 miles away Lottie Potrero Campground, Monterey County, 7 miles away San Carpoforo Campground, Monterey County, 8 miles away   National Parks Near Nacimiento River: Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines - CA , 41 miles away