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Access Site CA

Centerville Powerhouse Put-In

Butte Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

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City: CA
County: Butte
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.78975700, -121.65768800
Air Temp: --
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
BUTTE Creek Near CHICO CA Same River 5.2 mi away
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Butte Creek below Centerville DIV DAM near Paradise CA 5.5 mi away
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DE Sabla Ph near Paradise CA 5.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II+ Put-in Butte Creek - 2) Centerville Powerhouse to Covered Bridge
30 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 200.00-1000.00 cfs
BUTTE Creek Near CHICO CA
Whitewater Runs on Butte Creek
2 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II+ Put-in at this location 2) Centerville Powerhouse to Covered Bridge
5.7 mi 30 ft/mi
IV-V Take-out at this location 1) Centerville Head Dam to Centerville Powerhouse
6.6 mi 95 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Centerville Powerhouse Put-In is a whitewater access point on Butte Creek in Butte County, California. This put-in serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to run sections of Butte Creek, which offers whitewater paddling opportunities. The site provides direct access to the creek for kayakers and canoeists interested in exploring this northern California waterway. The location at the powerhouse facility offers a practical launching point for whitewater runs on Butte Creek. Paddlers should be aware that conditions on this creek can vary significantly based on water releases from upstream facilities and seasonal flow variations. The area is located in the foothills region of Butte County, providing access to whitewater paddling in a scenic part of the Sacramento Valley.