Paddling in Crescent City, California

Smith River

~25 min drive

Smith River is a 0.1-mile paddling stretch near Crescent City, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 1,628 cfs. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Grassy Flat Campground

~23 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Ferry Point River Access

~37 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Prairie Creek

~40 min drive

Prairie Creek is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Orick, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 129 cfs and a gradient of about 39.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the state park agency.

Wingate Bar Boating Site

~37 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Quartz Creek

~6 min drive

Quartz Creek is an 8.2-mile paddling stretch near Crescent City, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 63 cfs and a gradient of about 374.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

North Fork River Access

~39 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

South Fork Smith River

~8 min drive

South Fork Smith River is a 23-mile paddling stretch near Crescent City, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 1,570 cfs and a gradient of about 171.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Goose Creek

~8 min drive

Goose Creek is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Crescent City, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 241 cfs and a gradient of about 140.0 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Jones Creek

~9 min drive

Jones Creek is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Crescent City, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 135 cfs and a gradient of about 255.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Eightmile Creek

~9 min drive

Eightmile Creek is a 7-mile paddling stretch near Crescent City, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 165 cfs and a gradient of about 354.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Williams Creek

~10 min drive

Williams Creek is a 4.6-mile paddling stretch near Crescent City, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 73 cfs and a gradient of about 456.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.