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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The nature scenery of Siskiyou/ Shasta County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Castle Craig to Sims Road stretch of Sacramento River in Siskiyou/ Shasta County is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting some good exercise and     spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The put-in location is a short drive from Redding, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the days of summer at Sacramento River highs are generally in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Sacramento River temperatures descend to the 20's.   There is a magnificent hiking trail near Sacramento River called the Crags Trail, and nearby you find the Castle Lake Trail which is a good hiking trail. The yearly rain here at Sacramento River is about average; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. 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... 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... Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir 8 miles away With extra-quiet guest rooms and light-proof draperies, the Oak Tree Inn opened in January 2007 in Dunsmuir, home of the best water on Earth. This 100-percent non-smoking hotel is conveniently located...   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, 1195 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sacramento River: Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir , 7 miles away Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 8 miles away Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 8 miles away Dunsmuir Inn & Suites, Dunsmuir , 8 miles away Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 10 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