California whitewater - Tomki Creek, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County

Mendocino county, Hearst Road to Eel River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     9.3 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Ukiah, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Hearst Road to Eel River stretch of Tomki Creek in California is 9.3 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Mendocino County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is the only paddling section along Tomki Creek. Some
    people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll
have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the months of summer at Tomki Creek temperatures are regularly in the 90's. During the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Tomki Creek tend to be in
 
the 30's.
Tomki Creek gets much water; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that rains the most while July is commonly the driest month.

Tomki Creek, Hearst Road to Eel River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 9.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.45629
Longitude: -123.24521

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.42459
Longitude: -123.14081

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Current weather conditions at Tomki Creek, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: COVELO 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Willits Inn, Willits
11 miles away
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Best Value Inn - Holiday Lodge, Willits
11 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits
11 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tomki Creek.
 Whitewater Near Tomki Creek:
Eel River, Mendocino County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios)
Russian River - East Fork, Mendocino County , 11 miles away, Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Falls to Lake Mendocino)
Eel River, Lake County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek)
Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162)
Russian River, Mendocino County , 14 miles away, Class II - 8.8 miles long (Calpella to Ukiah)
Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)
Eel River, Lake County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 18 miles long (Horse Creek to Lake Pillsbury)
Black Butte River, Glenn / Mendocino County , 21 miles away, Class IV+ - 24 miles long (Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel)
Rancheria Creek, Mendocino County , 28 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Mountain View Road to Navarro River)
Rancheria Creek, Mendocino County , 28 miles away, Class II+(III) - 13 miles long (Fish Rock Road to Mountain View Road)
 Ski Areas Near Tomki Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 121 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 145 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Royal Gorge, California , 192 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 194 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 196 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 198 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 198 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tomki Creek:
Best Western Willits Inn, Willits , 11 miles away
Best Value Inn - Holiday Lodge, Willits , 11 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits , 11 miles away
Old West Inn Willits, Willits , 11 miles away
Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tomki Creek:
Lake Pillsbury Resort, Potter Valley, 9 miles away
Golden Rule RV Park, Willits, 10 miles away
Willits Koa Kampground, Willits, 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Tomki Creek

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