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 If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Lake/ Napa County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa section     is the only paddling section along Putah Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Putah Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The starting point is not too far from Napa, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Putah Creek is 16 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. Briefly about the general area: Putah Creek is near Butts Canyon which is absolutely worth a visit. For the duration of the warm months, highs ordinarily are in the 90's at Putah Creek. For the duration of the dark hours of   summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 50's, and overnight lows at Putah Creek throughout the winter frequently fall into the 20's. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Putah Creek; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is July. 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 has the historic town of St Helena, the heart of the famous wine region of Napa Valley on its doorstep. Its construction was inspired by the small town squares of Europe giving ...   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)   Ski Areas Near Putah Creek: Mount Shasta, California , 142 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 143 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 145 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 147 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 148 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 149 miles away, 750 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 153 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 153 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 154 miles away, 600 vertical feet Homewood, California , 158 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   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 Best Western Stevenson Manor Inn, 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 Rancho Monticello Resort, Napa, 13 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