Access Site
CA
South Bonnyview Fishing Access
City: Redding, CA
County: Shasta County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.53753, -122.35743
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Sacramento River
5 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Downstream from here (7.9 mi to put-in)
5) Balls Ferry to Tehama
52.0 mi
IV
Upstream from here (26.6 mi from take-out)
4) Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta
17.4 mi
II-III(IV)
Upstream from here (28.0 mi from take-out)
3) Castle Crags to Sims Road
21.0 mi
43 ft/mi
II-III+
Upstream from here (42.4 mi from take-out)
2) Dunsmuir to Castle Crags
7.4 mi
43 ft/mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (47.4 mi from take-out)
1) Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir
7.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The South Bonnyview Fishing Access is a well-maintained boat ramp on the Sacramento River in Redding, California. This access point provides easy put-in for kayakers, canoeists, and trailered boats to explore the upper reaches of this major river system.
The Sacramento River at this location is a large, headwater stream with an average flow of over 38,000 cubic feet per second and an elevation drop of nearly 9,400 feet over its 419-mile length. Boaters can expect relatively swift currents, with an average velocity of nearly 7 feet per second. The river's gradient of 22.4 feet per mile means paddlers should be prepared for some moving water, especially during high flows.
A launch fee is required to use the South Bonnyview Boat Ramp, which helps maintain this well-equipped facility. Nearby recreation includes the Eastside Keswick Trails and Sacramento River Rail Trail, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. A primitive campground is located within 10 miles for those looking to extend their river excursion.
The Sacramento River at this location is a large, headwater stream with an average flow of over 38,000 cubic feet per second and an elevation drop of nearly 9,400 feet over its 419-mile length. Boaters can expect relatively swift currents, with an average velocity of nearly 7 feet per second. The river's gradient of 22.4 feet per mile means paddlers should be prepared for some moving water, especially during high flows.
A launch fee is required to use the South Bonnyview Boat Ramp, which helps maintain this well-equipped facility. Nearby recreation includes the Eastside Keswick Trails and Sacramento River Rail Trail, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. A primitive campground is located within 10 miles for those looking to extend their river excursion.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Eastside Keswick Trails
Located within
Sacramento River Rail Trail
Located within
Shasta National Rec. Area
Located within
Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
Located within