California whitewater - Noyo River, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County

Mendocino county, Northspur to Fort Bragg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     20 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Ukiah, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Noyo River in California is 20 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Noyo River than the Northspur to Fort Bragg stretch. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping
    stuff. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Noyo River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Noyo River have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Noyo River through the warmest time of the year are in the 60's while night lows are commonly in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the
 
50's while Noyo River nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 40's. Noyo River gets a normal amount of yearly precipitation; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is July.
If you crave a little side spree, try Low Gap.

Noyo River, Northspur to Fort Bragg road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 20 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.421
Longitude: -123.55031

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.43339
Longitude: -123.7858

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Current weather conditions at Noyo River, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: FORT BRAGG 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Headlands Inn, Mendocino
8 miles away
The Headlands Inn is located in the Historic Village of Mendocino. Our New England, Victorian Salt-Box by the sea delivers the historic charm of the last century in conjunction with modern amenities a...

Whitegate Inn Properties, Mendocino
9 miles away
Step inside and enjoy a sense of informal luxury. Decor is elegant, set off by striking antiques and fresh flowers. Cross the threshold into the elegant drawing room where you can mingle with other gu...

Americas Best Value Seabird Lodge, Fort Bragg
9 miles away
FREE in-room WI FI. The Americas Best Value Seabird Lodge is a 65-room inn just north of the Noyo Harbor. Our rooms are spacious and impeccably clean. Our resolve is to provide you with the friendlies...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Ukiah, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ukiah, California, the metro area neareast to Noyo River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Noyo River.
 Whitewater Near Noyo River:
Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Close to Branscomb to Big Bend)
Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel)
Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162)
Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 21 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend)
Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Big Bend to Piercy)
Rancheria Creek, Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Mountain View Road to Navarro River)
 Hotels Near Noyo River:
Headlands Inn, Mendocino , 8 miles away
Whitegate Inn Properties, Mendocino , 9 miles away
Americas Best Value Seabird Lodge, Fort Bragg , 9 miles away
Ebb Tide Lodge, Fort Bragg , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express FORT BRAGG, Fort Bragg , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Noyo River:
Wildwood Campground, Fort Bragg, 6 miles away
Fort Bragg Leisure Time Park, Fort Bragg, 7 miles away
Vagabond Village, Fort Bragg, 9 miles away

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