California whitewater - Outlet Creek, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County

Mendocino county, Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     12.2 miles
  This section of Outlet Creek in California is 12.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of California and the cool fresh water have people coming here. If you're coming from Ukiah it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. 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. There's camping available near Outlet Creek. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this
river. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is the only paddling stretch along Outlet Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
At Outlet Creek during the summertime highs are in the 60's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the duration of the
 
winter this place gets highs in the 50's while Outlet Creek overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 40's. Outlet Creek gets a great deal of water; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and July on the other hand is the driest.
Nearby Reeves Canyon is a nice place to go if you're at Outlet Creek.

Outlet Creek, Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 12.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.4621
Longitude: -123.34871

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.55519
Longitude: -123.4173

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Current weather conditions at Outlet Creek, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: FORT BRAGG 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits
6 miles away
Welcome to Willits, CA, located in the heart of Mendocino County. Willits offers many activities in and around the community, and gives you firsthand experience of small town America at its finest. ...

Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits
6 miles away
The Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn is located in the heart of Mendocino County allowing easy access to the Redwoods, the coast, and wineries. This is the only hotel in Willits that sits off the...

Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits
7 miles away
Centrally located in the 'Heart of Mendocino County', Willits is known as the 'Gateway to the Redwoods' going North and the 'Gateway to the Wine Country' going South. We are the only Inn in Willits t...



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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 Outlet Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Outlet Creek.
 Whitewater Near Outlet Creek:
Eel River, Mendocino County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios)
Tomki Creek, Mendocino County , 14 miles away, Class III - 9.3 miles long (Hearst Road to Eel River)
Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)
Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel)
Noyo River, Mendocino County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Northspur to Fort Bragg)
Russian River, Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class II - 8.8 miles long (Calpella to Ukiah)
Russian River - East Fork, Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Falls to Lake Mendocino)
Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Close to Branscomb to Big Bend)
Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint)
Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend)
 Ski Areas Near Outlet Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 126 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 145 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Outlet Creek:
Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits , 6 miles away
Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits , 6 miles away
Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits , 7 miles away
Best Western Willits Inn, Willits , 7 miles away
Shambhala Ranch - Mendocino Retreat Center, Ukiah , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Outlet Creek:
Creekside Cabins and RV Resort, Willits, 1 miles away
Quail Meadows RV Campground, Willits, 7 miles away
Golden Rule RV Park, Willits, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Outlet Creek

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