KAYAKING & RAFTING
Eel River
Flowing over 196 miles from its headwaters in the Coast Ranges to Humboldt Bay – where it empties into the Pacific Ocean – is The Eel, one of California’s most dynamic rivers.
Federally designated in 1981 as a Wild & Scenic River, The Eel offers unparalleled wild beauty and many opportunities for recreation.
Abundant swimming holes exist along the Mainstem and the Middle Fork, due east and just north of Willits.
Seasonal kayaking can be arranged nearby from Dos Rios to Alderpoint.
Learn More
For more information visit the Friends of the Eel River website and/or follow them on Facebook.
Lake Mendocino
Lake Mendocino is located in the midst of wine country and near the gateway to the Redwoods. It is two hours north of the Bay area in central Mendocino County, near the city of Ukiah. The lake was created by a dam in 1958.
Lake Mendocino offers many recreational opportunities including over 300 campsites, with boat-in camping and 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. Some of the trails are in the 700-acre wilderness area, where native wildlife can be viewed. There are five large day-use areas with covered picnic shelters and barbeques. For on-the-water fun, there is boating, swimming and water skiing Fishing for large and small mouth bass, strippers, crappie, blue gill and three varieties of catfish is a popular activity.
Learn More
To learn more about kayaking and other recreational activities, visit the Lake Mendocino website.
