California whitewater - Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County Siskiyou/ Shasta county, Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This section of Sacramento River is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Siskiyou/ Shasta County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds     nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir stretch is just one of many. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Sacramento River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through January, and the driest month is July. If you're here, you might as well check out Box Canyon, and Ney Springs is an inspiring place to check out during your stay. Coming to this river is always a good idea. While you're here at Sacramento River you can take a hike along the Crags Trail. Throughout the summertime here at Sacramento   River, high temperatures generally get into the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Sacramento River. Have a great hiking adventure along the Castle Lake Trail; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Faery Falls. Sacramento River, Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.28722 Longitude: -122.36306 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.22305 Longitude: -122.27556 Paddler input for Sacramento River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sacramento River, California Local climate location: WEED FIRE DEPARTMENT 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta 3 miles away Set in a picturesque storybook setting with beautiful trees and flowers, our cozy Hotel is located within walking distance to world class dining and shopping and outdoor activities from water sports t... The Woodsman Hotel, Mount Shasta 3 miles away Nestled among majestic evergreens with stunning views of Mount Shasta lies the newly remodeled Woodsman Hotel and Lodge. The Woodsman offers you the casual elegance one would expect from a rustic bo... Best Western Tree House Motor Inn, Mount Shasta 3 miles away The Indoor Pool will be closed for remodeling until approximately the end of October 2009. The Indoor Spa will remain open. Best Western Tree House Motor Inn is nestled at the gateway to Mt. Shasta,...   All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sacramento River.   Whitewater Near Sacramento River: Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Dunsmuir to Castle Craig) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Castle Craig to Sims Road) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta) McCloud River, Shasta County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta) McCloud River, Siskiyou County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir) Trinity River - East Fork, Trinity County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 8 miles long (Rams Horn Road to Clair Engle Lake) Trinity River, Trinity County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.6 miles long (Tangle Blue Creek to Clair Engle Lake) Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 28 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road)   Ski Areas Near Sacramento River: Mount Shasta, California , 9 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 51 miles away, 1195 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sacramento River: Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 3 miles away The Woodsman Hotel, Mount Shasta , 3 miles away Best Western Tree House Motor Inn, Mount Shasta , 3 miles away Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 3 miles away Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sacramento River: Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, Mount Shasta, 2 miles away Chateau Shasta Mobile Home Park, Mount Shasta, 2 miles away Cave Springs-motel-resort, Dunsmuir, 3 miles away   Trails Near Sacramento River: Castle Lake Trail, Siskiyou County , 3 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 588 feet elevation difference Crags Trail, Shasta County , 5 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 2068 feet elevation difference Sisson Calahan National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou County , 9 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 4437 feet elevation difference Echo Lake Trail, Shasta County , 11 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 357 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Sacramento River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 34 miles away Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 69 miles away   Lakes Near Sacramento River