California whitewater, Sespe Creek Ventura county, Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     31.5 miles   If you're coming from Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge section of Sespe Creek in California is 31.5 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge     section is one of them. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Sespe Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater paddling   here in the Sierra Madre is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Jackson Falls; East Fork Santa Paula Canyon is certainly a good location to go to. This location, the Sierra Madre, has so much outdoors entertaining stuff. Here at Sespe Creek you'll almost certainly meet some people from Santa Paula, and don't leave Sespe Creek without first paying a visit to The Punch Bowl. Sespe Creek, Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge 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 Sespe Creek.   Whitewater Near Sespe Creek: Sespe Creek, Ventura County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 31.5 miles long (Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge) Piru Creek, Ventura County, 21 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Lake Piru to Santa Clara River) Piru Creek, Los Angeles / Ventura County, 22 miles away       Class IV - 15 miles long (Pyramid Lake to Lake Piru)   Ski Areas Near Sespe Creek: Shirley Meadow, California , 78 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Mt Waterman, California , 89 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Mountain High, California , 94 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 16 lifts, 62 runs Ski Sunrise, California , 94 miles away, 816 foot drop, 4 lifts, 24 runs Mt. Baldy, California , 99 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 28 runs   Marinas Near Sespe Creek: Ventura West Marina, Ventura , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Sespe Creek: Ventura City Beach, Ventura , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Sespe Creek: Ocean Gateway Inn, Santa Paula , 8 miles away Best Western La Posada Motel, Fillmore , 10 miles away Hummingbird Inn, Ojai , 13 miles away The Capri, Ojai , 13 miles away Ojai Valley Inn And Spa, Ojai , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Sespe Creek: Cross Campground, Ventura County, 1 miles away Santa Paula Trailcamp, Santa Paula, 2 miles away Steckel Park Campground, Santa Paula, 4 miles away   Trails Near Sespe Creek: Last Chance Trail, Ventura , 0 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 4251 feet elevation difference Reed Reef Trail, Ventura , 4 miles away,  21 hiking miles, 4276 feet elevation difference Horn Canyon Trail, Ventura , 8 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 3157 feet elevation difference Rose Lion Trail, Ventura , 9 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2160 feet elevation difference Upper Sespe River Trail, Ventura , 10 miles away,  14 hiking miles, 1682 feet elevation difference Alder Creek Trail, Ventura , 10 miles away,  20.4 hiking miles, 3319 feet elevation difference Cedar Lake Trail, Ventura , 11 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 2058 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Sespe Creek: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA , 20 miles away Channel Islands National Park, Ventura - CA , 20 miles away San Buenaventura State Beach, California , 20 miles away Point Mugu State Park, California , 20 miles away McGrath State Beach, California , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sespe Creek: Mountain View Golf Course, Santa Paula , 7 miles away Elkins Ranch Golf Course, Fillmore , 11 miles away Saticoy Country Club, Somis , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Sespe Creek Lower Rose Lake, Ventura , 10 miles away