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Access Site CA

Sonoma Coast State Park

Russian River • Russian River • Willow Creek

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Jenner, CA
County: Sonoma County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.44943774, -123.11560885
10451 CA-1, Jenner, CA 95450, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Russian River a Highway 1 Bridge near Jenner CA Same River 1.3 mi away
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Russian River a Johnsons Beach a Guerneville CA Same River 7.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Russian River
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+(III) Upstream from here (28.7 mi from take-out) Pieta Creek to US 101 Bridge
5.4 mi 15 ft/mi
II Upstream from here (47.5 mi from take-out) Calpella to Ukiah
8.1 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Sonoma Coast State Park provides boat access to the Russian River at Jenner, where the river meets the Pacific Ocean. This is a large river system with an average flow of 2,597 cubic feet per second and a significant gradient of 15.6 feet per mile, creating dynamic water conditions. The location sits at the river's terminus, making it influenced by tidal activity and ocean conditions. Boaters should be aware that the Russian River at this point is a substantial waterway with considerable flow and velocity averaging 3.23 feet per second, requiring appropriate skills and preparation.