California whitewater - Smith River - Middle Fork, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County Del Norte county, 6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     22 miles   The beautiful scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch of Smith River - Middle Fork is 22 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here     you'll find a large number of good rivers. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The put-in location is a short drive from Crescent City North, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the 6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road stretch is one of them. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: The French Hill Trail offers hiking at its best, and a cool spot   to have a look at is Danger Point. Just can't get enough of the Coast Ranges. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Smith River - Middle Fork; Elk Camp Ridge Trail is a brilliant local trail. Lots of rainfall falls at Smith River - Middle Fork; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain while July is frequently the driest month. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 60's to Smith River - Middle Fork, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's; nighttime lows at Smith River - Middle Fork during the wintertime typically sink into the 40's. Smith River - Middle Fork, 6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 22 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.9191 Longitude: -123.76461 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.79529 Longitude: -124.0573 Paddler input for Smith River - Middle Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Smith River - Middle Fork, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: BROOKINGS 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City 19 miles away Anchor Beach Inn offers amenities to suit all travelers needs. Whether you are here on business, pleasure, or a little of both. We offer a complimentary continental breakfast, indoor jacuzzi, g... Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City 19 miles away Located at the south end of Crescent City on Redwood Highway 101 across from Crescent City Harbor. 49 spacious rooms in a quiet, relaxed setting, some with harbor views. Walk across the street to expl... Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City 20 miles away Experience a unique escape at this Crescent City hotel located in the heart of the area's redwood forests and across from the Pacific Ocean. The Best Western Northwoods Inn is located near some of th...   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Smith River - Middle Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Smith River - Middle Fork, 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 Crescent City North, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crescent City North, California, the metro area neareast to Smith River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Smith River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Smith River - Middle Fork: Smith River - North Fork, Del Norte County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Low Divide Road to Gasquet) Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County , 6 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road) Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) Goose Creek, Del Norte County , 10 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) Klamath River, Humboldt County , 27 miles away, Class II - 36 miles long (Weitchpec to Klamath Glen) Trace Creek, Siskiyou County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Bear Pen Creek to Klamath River) Illinois River, Josephine County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Highway 199 to Miami Bar) Illinois River, Josephine / Curry County , 30 miles away, Class IV(V) - 31 miles long (Miami Bar to Oak Flat)   Ski Areas Near Smith River - Middle Fork: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 84 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 121 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 158 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 190 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 193 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Smith River - Middle Fork: Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City , 19 miles away Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City , 19 miles away Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City , 20 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City , 20 miles away Best Value Inn - Crescent City, Crescent City , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Smith River - Middle Fork: Shelly Creek Campground, Del Norte County, 5 miles away Cedar Rustic Campground, Del Norte County, 6 miles away Shady Bend RV and Mobile Park, Gasquet, 7 miles away   Trails Near Smith River - Middle Fork: Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Del Norte County , 4 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2616 feet elevation difference French Hill Trail, Del Norte County , 4 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 2021 feet elevation difference Paradise Trail, Del Norte County , 8 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference Summit Valley Trail, Del Norte County , 14 miles away,  14.8 hiking miles, 3955 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Smith River - Middle Fork: Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 18 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 25 miles away