California whitewater - Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County Siskiyou/ Shasta county, Dunsmuir to Castle Craig section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5 miles   This section of Sacramento River is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Redding, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of Siskiyou/ Shasta County and the water flowing gracefully down Sacramento River attract people from near and far. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled     as well. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The campgrounds here at Sacramento River are pretty good. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: This river is so good. Take a hike on the Crags Trail, and Soda Springs is always fun to check out. An average amount of rain falls at Sacramento River; January is the wettest month with most rain;   the driest month is July. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Sacramento River while night lows are regularly in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Sacramento River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Hiking along the Castle Lake Trail is wonderful fun; do put some time aside to spend at Soda Spring since you're here at Sacramento River. Sacramento River, Dunsmuir to Castle Craig road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.22305 Longitude: -122.27556 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.14166 Longitude: -122.31195 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 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir 2 miles away Located in the unbelievable scenery of Northern California, the Dunsmuir Travelodge is the ideal location to enjoy the splendors of the area. Conveniently located off Interstate 5, the Dunsmuir Travel... Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir 2 miles away With extra-quiet guest rooms and light-proof draperies, the new Oak Tree Inn opened in January 2007 in Dunsmuir -- Home of the Best Water on Earth. This 100-percent non-smoking hotel is conveniently ... Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir 3 miles away Shasta*s Best Choice Inn- come enjoy a peaceful cozy stay with breathtaking views of nature from your room. Experience the majestic view of Mt Shasta and the Siskiyou Mountains from our large picnic a...   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 - 7.5 miles long (Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Castle Craig to Sims Road) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta) McCloud River, Shasta County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta) McCloud River, Siskiyou County , 18 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 , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.6 miles long (Tangle Blue Creek to Clair Engle Lake) Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 27 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road) Pit River, Shasta County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near Sacramento River: Mount Shasta, California , 10 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 55 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 127 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 149 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 153 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 161 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 164 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 165 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 167 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 167 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sacramento River: Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir , 2 miles away Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 2 miles away Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 3 miles away Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 6 miles away Best Western Tree House Motor Inn, Mount Shasta , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sacramento River: Rustic Trailer Park, Dunsmuir, 0 miles away Railroad Park Resort, Dunsmuir, 0 miles away Castle Crags State Park, Shasta, 3 miles away   Trails Near Sacramento River: Crags Trail, Shasta County , 2 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 2068 feet elevation difference Castle Lake Trail, Siskiyou County , 5 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 588 feet elevation difference Echo Lake Trail, Shasta County , 12 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 357 feet elevation difference Sisson Calahan National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou County , 12 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 4437 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Sacramento River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 32 miles away Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 66 miles away