California whitewater - Putah Creek, Lake/ Napa County

Lake/ Napa county, Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     16 miles
 
Trying to find a good putin and takeout down stream of Stebbins Cold Canyon reserve. Says Joe Clemens

The Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa stretch of Putah Creek in California is 16 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Napa, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Putah Creek are pretty good. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This stretch
    has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby,
you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. The Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa stretch is the only paddling stretch along Putah Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
A delightful location to explore right next door to Putah Creek is Butts Canyon. Putah Creek gets a common amount of annual precipitation; January is the month that gets the most
 
rain, and the driest month of the year is July. All through the warm days of summer, highs mostly are in the 90's at Putah Creek. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 50's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Putah Creek.

Putah Creek, Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.7913
Longitude: -122.56491

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.61679
Longitude: -122.28821

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Current weather conditions at Putah Creek, California
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Local climate location: CLEARLAKE 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Calistoga Ranch, Calistoga
9 miles away
The rich heritage of the Napa Valley makes Calistoga Ranch the ideal destination for experiencing fine wine, organic regional cuisine and elegant country living. Ideally situated in the Napa Valley, t...

Ambrose Bierce House, Saint Helena
11 miles away
We invite you to experience the romantic charm and warm and enthusiastic hospitality of our 1872 Victorian bed and breakfast inn. In this perfect location...right in the center of the finest wineries ...

The Inn at Southbridge, Saint Helena
11 miles away
The Inn at Southbridge sits at the entrance to St. Helena, a charming town in the heart of Californian wine country. It offers a superb spa with garden cabanas, exquisite rooms with private balconies ...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Putah Creek.
 Whitewater Near Putah Creek:
Cache Creek, Lake / Yolo County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 18 miles long (Highway 20 to Bear Creek Confluence)
Cache Creek, Yolo County , 15 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey)
Bear Creek, Lake County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Close to Wilbur Hot Springs to Cache Creek ConFork)
Napa River, Napa County , 17 miles away, Class III - 18 miles long (St. Helena to Napa)
Mark West Creek, Sonoma County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road)
Big Sulphur Creek, Lake County , 28 miles away, Class III-V - 4.6 miles long (Close to Geysers to Iron Bridge)
 Hotels Near Putah Creek:
Calistoga Ranch, Calistoga , 9 miles away
Ambrose Bierce House, Saint Helena , 11 miles away
The Inn at Southbridge, Saint Helena , 11 miles away
Shady Oaks Country Inn, Napa , 12 miles away
Solage, Calistoga , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Putah Creek:
Bothe Napa Valley State Park, Napa, 11 miles away
Ritchey Creek Campground, Napa County, 11 miles away
Hidden Valley Lake Campground, Hidden Valley Lk, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Putah Creek:
Bald Mountain Trail, Sonoma County , 15 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 216 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Putah Creek:
Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA , 43 miles away
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA , 45 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Putah Creek:
Aetna Springs Golf Course, Pope Valley , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Putah Creek

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