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   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This stretch of Sacramento River in California is 7.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The scenic beauty of Siskiyou/ Shasta County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No need to look hard for     hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: This is such a wonderful river. Hiking along the Castle Lake Trail is wonderful fun. Ney Springs is a tremendous local attraction, and Box Canyon is a great place to spend some time. Faery Falls is a pretty place to take a look at while you're at Sacramento River, and you can have a good hiking adventure along the Crags Trail. Summertime at Sacramento River arrives with   high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Sacramento River. Sacramento River gets a normal amount of yearly precipitation; the month with most of the rain is January; July meanwhile is the driest month. 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. A-1 Choice Inn, Mount Shasta 2 miles away Located in central Mt. Shasta, we offer a garden-like setting with quality and comfort at affordable rates. Surrounded by pine and evergreen trees, we are nestled into the side of a hill with majestic... Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta 3 miles away Set in a picturesque storybook setting of stone rock siding, beautiful trees and flowers and with a backdrop of Mount Shasta, our cozy hotel is perfectly locating in the town center. It is close to wo... The Woodsman Hotel, Mount Shasta 3 miles away Nestled among 100 foot Eve greens, The Woodman Hotel has all of the amenities you would expect from a rustic boutique hotel. From our spa amenities in the bathroom to our marshmallow like down duvets,...   All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Sacramento River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sacramento River, 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 Redding, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Redding, California, the metro area neareast to Sacramento River. 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, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 123 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 149 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 149 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 165 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 167 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 167 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 169 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 170 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sacramento River: A-1 Choice Inn, Mount Shasta , 2 miles away Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 3 miles away The Woodsman Hotel, Mount Shasta , 3 miles away Econo Lodge Mount Shasta, Mount Shasta , 3 miles away Mount Shasta Inn & Suites, Mount Shasta , 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