California whitewater - Smith River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County Del Norte county, Low Divide Road to Gasquet section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     13 miles   The scenic beauty of California and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Crescent City North, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The campgrounds here at Smith River - North Fork are pretty good. The Low Divide Road to Gasquet section of     Smith River - North Fork in California is 13 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. The Low Divide Road to Gasquet section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Smith River - North Fork generally tend to be in the   60's; the overnight is a bit colder of course, regularly in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 50's while Smith River - North Fork overnight low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 40's. And if that's not sufficient there's loads more exciting stuff to do in the Coast Ranges. Why not take a refreshing hike along the French Hill Trail. Smith River - North Fork gets a great deal of water; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is July. Smith River - North Fork is right by the Elk Camp Ridge Trail; if you feel like a little side spree, try Peridotite Canyon. Smith River - North Fork, Low Divide Road to Gasquet road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 13 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.9808 Longitude: -123.96 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.84749 Longitude: -123.9683 Paddler input for Smith River - North Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Smith River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: BROOKINGS 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City 16 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 17 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 17 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 - North Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Smith River - North 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 - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Smith River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Smith River - North Fork: Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road) Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County , 11 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road) Goose Creek, Del Norte County , 13 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) Illinois River, Josephine / Curry County , 27 miles away, Class IV(V) - 31 miles long (Miami Bar to Oak Flat) Illinois River, Josephine County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Highway 199 to Miami Bar)   Ski Areas Near Smith River - North Fork: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 87 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 125 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 159 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 191 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 193 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Smith River - North Fork: Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City , 17 miles away Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City , 17 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City , 17 miles away Best Value Inn - Crescent City, Crescent City , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Smith River - North Fork: Shelly Creek Campground, Del Norte County, 8 miles away Cedar Rustic Campground, Del Norte County, 9 miles away Hiouchi Hamlet RV Resort, Crescent City, 10 miles away   Trails Near Smith River - North Fork: French Hill Trail, Del Norte County , 4 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 2021 feet elevation difference Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Del Norte County , 5 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2616 feet elevation difference Paradise Trail, Del Norte County , 9 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference Summit Valley Trail, Del Norte County , 18 miles away,  14.8 hiking miles, 3955 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Smith River - North Fork: Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 16 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 26 miles away