California whitewater - Tenmile Creek, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County

Mendocino county, Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     6 miles
  The scenic beauty of California and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Ukiah it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section of Tenmile Creek is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The beauty of
    the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river. Tenmile Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section is the only one. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The campgrounds
here at Tenmile Creek are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the long summer days at Tenmile Creek highs are mostly in the 80's, and through
 
the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are generally in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Tenmile Creek. Tenmile Creek gets a lot of water; January is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July.

Tenmile Creek, Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.7616
Longitude: -123.54071

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.755
Longitude: -123.63

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Current weather conditions at Tenmile Creek, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tenmile Creek.
 Whitewater Near Tenmile Creek:
Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Close to Branscomb to Big Bend)
Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 6 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend)
Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint)
Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Big Bend to Piercy)
Noyo River, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Northspur to Fort Bragg)
Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162)
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road)
Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek)
Eel River, Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios)
 Hotels Near Tenmile Creek:
Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away
Travelodge Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away
Ebb Tide Lodge, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites Tradewinds, Fort Bragg , 23 miles away
Americas Best Value Seabird Lodge, Fort Bragg , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tenmile Creek:
Hickey Campground, Mendocino County, 12 miles away
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Mendocino, 14 miles away
Redwoods River Resort and Campground, Leggett, 14 miles away

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