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 put-in location is a short drive from Ukiah, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of California and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other
    rivers. There are no other stretches to paddle along Noyo River than the Northspur to Fort Bragg stretch. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. This stretch of Noyo River is 20 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater
according to American Whitewater. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Noyo River; most of the rain falls through January, and
 
the driest of the months is July. Low Gap is a tremendous place to spend some time at.
Summertime highs at Noyo River typically tend to be in the 60's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 50's, and overnight lows in the 40's for Noyo River.

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...

The Hill House Inn Mendocino, Mendocino
8 miles away
The Hill House Inn is a comfortably luxurious family and pet friendly hotel within walking distance to the Village of Mendocino We offer 44 spacious, elegantly appointed guest rooms some with panorami...

Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg
8 miles away
Set on eleven tranquil acres, we are the only inn with a private beach and cove. Few other inns can offer the serenity and natural beauty of the Mendocino coast as we do. The Inn is located just north...



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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)
 Ski Areas Near Noyo River:
Mount Shasta, California , 143 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 156 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Noyo River:
Headlands Inn, Mendocino , 8 miles away
The Hill House Inn Mendocino, Mendocino , 8 miles away
Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg , 8 miles away
Whitegate Inn Properties, Mendocino , 9 miles away
Best Value Seabird Lodge - Mendocino/Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg , 9 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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