California whitewater - Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County Siskiyou/ Shasta county, Castle Craig to Sims Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     9 miles   The put-in is not too far from Redding, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful California scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might     have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Castle Craig to Sims Road stretch of Sacramento River in Siskiyou/ Shasta County is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: Have a good hiking adventure along the Crags Trail, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Castle Lake Trail. The amount of rainfall that falls at Sacramento River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls throughout January, and July   is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Sacramento River regularly tend to be in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. All through the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Sacramento River temperatures dip to the 20's. Sacramento River, Castle Craig to Sims Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.14166 Longitude: -122.31195 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.06666 Longitude: -122.35362 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 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir 7 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 7 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 8 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 , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Dunsmuir to Castle Craig) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta) Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir) McCloud River, Shasta County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta) Trinity River - East Fork, Trinity County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 8 miles long (Rams Horn Road to Clair Engle Lake) McCloud River, Siskiyou County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir) Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 22 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road) Trinity River, Trinity County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.6 miles long (Tangle Blue Creek to Clair Engle Lake) Pit River, Shasta County , 29 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse) Coffee Creek, Trinity County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Coffee Creek Road to Trinity River)   Ski Areas Near Sacramento River: Mount Shasta, California , 14 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 57 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 132 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 153 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 158 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 , 7 miles away Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 7 miles away Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 8 miles away Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 10 miles away Best Western Tree House Motor Inn, Mount Shasta , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sacramento River: Castle Crags State Park, Shasta, 2 miles away Best In The West Resort, Castella, 3 miles away Sims Flat Campground, Shasta County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Sacramento River: Crags Trail, Shasta County , 3 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 2068 feet elevation difference Castle Lake Trail, Siskiyou County , 6 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 588 feet elevation difference Echo Lake Trail, Shasta County , 10 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 357 feet elevation difference Sisson Calahan National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou County , 13 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 4437 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Sacramento River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 28 miles away Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 66 miles away