California whitewater - Rattlesnake Creek, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County Mendocino county, US 101 to Big Bend section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     5 miles   If you're coming from Ukiah it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of California and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The US 101 to Big Bend section of Rattlesnake Creek in California is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Since     you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. 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. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside California you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This is the only paddling stretch along Rattlesnake Creek. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Rattlesnake Creek a wet place; the month with most of the rain is   December, and July is the month with the least moisture. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Rattlesnake Creek. All through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are commonly in the 40's, and night lows at Rattlesnake Creek all through the winter regularly drop into the 30's. Pedro Opening is a perfect site to take a look at close by. Rattlesnake Creek, US 101 to Big Bend road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.83219 Longitude: -123.61811 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.8236 Longitude: -123.67781 Paddler input for Rattlesnake Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rattlesnake Creek, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville 18 miles away Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking... Dean Creek Resort, Redway 20 miles away The award winning Dean Creek Resort is nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Giant Redwood country,only three miles from the world famous Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt State Forest. Open year ro... Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg 22 miles away This Fort Bragg, California hotel offers beautiful ocean-view rooms and an indoor heated swimming pool. Situated on 6 acres of beautifully landscaped California coast, the Best Western Vista Manor Lo...   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rattlesnake Creek.   Whitewater Near Rattlesnake Creek: Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Close to Branscomb to Big Bend) Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel) Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Big Bend to Piercy) Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint) Noyo River, Mendocino County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Northspur to Fort Bragg) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 29 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 30 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)   Ski Areas Near Rattlesnake Creek: Mount Shasta, California , 127 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 136 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rattlesnake Creek: Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 18 miles away Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 20 miles away Hi Seas Beach Motel, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away Beachcomber Motel, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rattlesnake Creek: Hickey Campground, Mendocino County, 6 miles away Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Mendocino, 8 miles away Redwoods River Resort and Campground, Leggett, 8 miles away