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Paddling in Red Bluff, California
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Mill Creek
Red Bluff, California
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North Fork Elder Creek
Red Bluff, California
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Paynes Creek
Red Bluff, California
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Red Bank Creek
Red Bluff, California
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Reeds Creek
Red Bluff, California
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South Fork Antelope Creek
Red Bluff, California
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South Fork Elder Creek
Red Bluff, California
Keep exploring — more water worth the drive
Photo: Anna Fiorella (US Forest Service), Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Thomes Creek
~28 min drive
Thomes Creek is a 66-mile paddling stretch near Red Bluff, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 418 cfs and a gradient of about 81.4 feet per mile.
Red Bluff Recreation Area Boat Ramp
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Photo: US Forest Service, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Cottonwood Creek
~37 min drive
Cottonwood Creek is a 0.1-mile paddling stretch near Cottonwood, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 624 cfs.
Drift Boat Launch
~52 min drive
Drift Boat Launch is a boat launch in California.
Photo: Richard Jordana, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Battle Creek
~50 min drive
Battle Creek is a 0.2-mile paddling stretch near Paynes Creek, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 703 cfs. Land along it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Posse Grounds Boat Ramp
~58 min drive
Posse Grounds Boat Ramp is a boat launch in California.
Photo: Kmmontandon at English Wikipedia, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Deer Creek
~55 min drive
Deer Creek is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Chico, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 625 cfs and a gradient of about 75.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Keswick Launch Ramp
~1h 3m drive
Keswick Launch Ramp is a boat launch in California.
Photo: Ebryden at English Wikipedia, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Big Chico Creek
~1h 4m drive
Big Chico Creek is a 40-mile paddling stretch near Cohasset, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 240 cfs and a gradient of about 88.5 feet per mile.
Photo: humboldthead, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Middle Fork Eel River
~1h 3m drive
Middle Fork Eel River is a 36-mile paddling stretch near Zenia, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 1,257 cfs and a gradient of about 115.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Reeds Creek
~7 min drive
Reeds Creek is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Red Bluff, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 34 cfs and a gradient of about 39.0 feet per mile.
Elder Creek
~9 min drive
Elder Creek is a 29-mile paddling stretch near Red Bluff, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 167 cfs and a gradient of about 20.6 feet per mile.
