California whitewater - Van Duzen River, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County

Humboldt county, Grizzly Creek to Highway 36 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5.2 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Van Duzen River in California is 5.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The natural beauty of Humboldt County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a
    bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like
this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Van Duzen River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Grizzly Creek to Highway 36 bridge stretch is the only one. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here.

Briefly
 
about the general area:
At Van Duzen River during the summer months highs are in the 60's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's, and night lows at Van Duzen River during the wintertime generally drop into the 40's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Van Duzen River; most of the rain falls through November, and the driest month of the year is July.
Don't leave Van Duzen River without first checking out Devils Elbow.

Van Duzen River, Grizzly Creek to Highway 36 bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 5.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.4864
Longitude: -123.90561

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.47579
Longitude: -123.96

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Current weather conditions at Van Duzen River, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: EUREKA WSO CI 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna
16 miles away
Whether you're coming to the North Coast for business or pleasure the Best Western Country Inn in Fortuna will make your visit as comfortable as possible. With beautiful nearby vista's, parks, and an...

Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna
16 miles away
Avenue of the Giants Redwoods 14 miles, Pacific Lumber Co., Worlds Largest Redwood Mill 4 miles, College of the Redwoods 5 miles, Northern Gateway to the Redwood Empire, Fortuna Depot Museum 1 mile, G...

Holiday Inn Express Fortuna (Ferndale Area), Ca, Fortuna
16 miles away
Overlooking the Eel River, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Fortuna, California offers 46 newly remodeled rooms, including two king-bed suites with whirlpool spas. Indoor heated pool and spa. All rooms f...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, California, the metro area neareast to Van Duzen River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Van Duzen River.
 Whitewater Near Van Duzen River:
Eel River, Humboldt County , 6 miles away, Class II - 22.1 miles long (South Fork Eel to Rio Dell)
Mad River, Humboldt County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Jackshaw Road to Butler Valley-Maple Creek Road)
Mattole River, Humboldt County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 27.2 miles long (Shelter Cove Road to Honeydew)
Redwood Creek, Humboldt County , 25 miles away, Class II - 5.4 miles long (Highway 299 to Bair Road)
Mad River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36)
 Ski Areas Near Van Duzen River:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 119 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 127 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Van Duzen River:
Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna , 16 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Fortuna (Ferndale Area), Ca, Fortuna , 16 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Fortuna , 16 miles away
Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Van Duzen River:
Redcrest Motor Inn Resort, Redcrest, 4 miles away
Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest, 4 miles away
Stafford RV Park, Scotia, 8 miles away

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