California whitewater, Russian River Mendocino county, Calpella to Ukiah section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     8.8 miles   This might be the ugliest section of river I have ever paddled, do not waste your time.  Go to the Navarro River or Healdsberg to Wohler Bridge or better yet Utah.  California Rivers are inaccessible. The landowners rule. It is all about vineyards. No access spend your dollars elsewhere, bumming in Ukiah. Says Movrfit Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers     here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Russian River in California is 8.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The natural beauty of California and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The starting location is a short drive from Ukiah, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Calpella to Ukiah stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is   a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: If you're stopping by Russian River from Ukiah, you won't be the only one. Montgomery Woods State Park is a great place to visit. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Russian River, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Russian River, Calpella to Ukiah road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Russian River.   Whitewater Near Russian River: Russian River, Mendocino County, 3 miles away       Class II - 8.8 miles long (Calpella to Ukiah) Russian River - East Fork, Mendocino County, 6 miles away       Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Falls to Lake Mendocino) Eel River, Mendocino County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios) Tomki Creek, Mendocino County, 15 miles away       Class III - 9.3 miles long (Hearst Road to Eel River) Rancheria Creek, Mendocino County, 16 miles away       Class II+(III) - 13 miles long (Fish Rock Road to Mountain View Road) Russian River, Mendocino/ Sonoma County, 17 miles away       Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge) Outlet Creek, Mendocino County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162) Rancheria Creek, Mendocino County, 20 miles away       Class II - 11 miles long (Mountain View Road to Navarro River) Eel River, Lake County, 20 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Lake Pillsbury to Bucknell Creek) Noyo River, Mendocino County, 28 miles away       Class II-III - 20 miles long (Northspur to Fort Bragg)   Marinas Near Russian River: Lake Mendocino Marina, Ukiah , 3 miles away   Hotels Near Russian River: Travelodge Ukiah, Ukiah , 2 miles away Days Inn Ukiah, Ukiah , 2 miles away Best Western Orchard Inn, Ukiah , 2 miles away Super 8 Ukiah, Ukiah , 2 miles away Vichy Springs Resort, Ukiah , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near Russian River: Coyote Dam, Ukiah, 1 miles away Chekaka Campground, Mendocino County, 1 miles away Sunset View Estates, Ukiah, 1 miles away   Public Lands Near Russian River: Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA , 65 miles away Montgomery Woods State Park, California , 13 miles away Hendy Woods State Park, California , 20 miles away Clear Lake State Park, California , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Russian River: Ukiah Municipal Golf Course, Ukiah , 3 miles away Brooktrails Golf Course, Willits , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Russian River Lake Mendocino, Mendocino , 1 miles away Blue Lakes, Lake , 12 miles away