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 6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road section of Smith River - Middle Fork in California is 22 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Del Norte County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Great exercise and just hanging out     with mother nature will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Crescent City North, as you can see on the road map further down. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: All year is a tremendous time in the Coast Ranges if you have a thing about the outdoors. If the weather is good here at Smith River   - Middle Fork, you can go for a hike along the French Hill Trail. Throughout the days of summer at Smith River - Middle Fork temperatures are generally in the 60's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 50's with temperatures at Smith River - Middle Fork dipping down into the 40's throughout winter nights. Smith River - Middle Fork frequently gets a good deal of precipitation; through December this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Danger Point is an attention-grabbing thing to observe while you're here at Smith River - Middle Fork, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Elk Camp Ridge Trail. 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. Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City 18 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 ex... 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... Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City 20 miles away Retreat to this Crescent City, California hotel and experience comfortable accommodations near Redwood National Park and the Pacific Ocean. Welcome to the Best Western Northwinds Inn where guests w...   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: Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City , 18 miles away Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City , 19 miles away Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City , 20 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City , 20 miles away Front Street Inn, 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