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 Paddler input for Putah Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Putah Creek, California 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 ...   All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Putah Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Putah Creek, California. 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 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.       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