Access Site
CA
Steven Memorial Bridge
City: CA
County: Del Norte
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 41.69215400, -123.92890900
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Smith River near Crescent City CA
10.2 mi away
Klamath River near Klamath CA
12.8 mi away
Smith River near Fort Dick CA
16.9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-IV+
Put-in
Smith, South Fork - Stevens Bridge to Craigs Beach River Access
12.0 mi • 31 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 1000.00-6000.00 cfs
Smith River near Crescent City CA
About This Access Site
Steven Memorial Bridge is a whitewater put-in access point on the South Fork of the Smith River in Del Norte County, California. This location serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to navigate the whitewater sections of this scenic northern California river. The South Fork Smith is known for its Class II-III rapids and pristine old-growth redwood forest surroundings, making it a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking a quality whitewater experience.
The access at Steven Memorial Bridge provides a convenient put-in location for boaters looking to run sections of the South Fork. Given the whitewater classification of this put-in, paddlers should have appropriate skill levels for moving water and be prepared with proper safety equipment. The surrounding area offers beautiful scenery typical of the Smith River system, with remote forest settings and clear water conditions.
The access at Steven Memorial Bridge provides a convenient put-in location for boaters looking to run sections of the South Fork. Given the whitewater classification of this put-in, paddlers should have appropriate skill levels for moving water and be prepared with proper safety equipment. The surrounding area offers beautiful scenery typical of the Smith River system, with remote forest settings and clear water conditions.