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Access Site CA

Craigs Beach River Access

Craigs Creek • Smith River • South Fork Smith River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 6 months ago
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City: CA
County: Del Norte
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 41.79299300, -124.02645400
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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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Whitewater Run

II-III(IV) Take-out Craigs Creek - Tyson Mine to SF Smith
115 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Craigs Beach River Access is a whitewater put-in located on the South Fork Smith River in Del Norte County, California. This access point serves paddlers looking to launch into whitewater sections of the Smith River system. The site is situated in a remote area of far northern California, known for its scenic river corridors and challenging whitewater conditions. Being a whitewater-specific access point, this location is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skill levels for river paddling.