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Paddling the Sacramento River offers one of
the most enjoyable outdoor pastimes. It
provides the opportunity to view the river
from the best vantage point while enjoying
the peace and freedom to stop for an
impromptu dip in the refreshing water. As
you paddle the river's 1,000 winding miles,
keep an eye out for the migrating birds that
are most abundant in early spring and late
fall, though present year-round.
This superb destination offers endless
choices for those craving long-distance
paddling getaways with scenic coves along
the way. Surrounded by crystalline blue
waters and rolling green hills, it's nearly
impossible not to be drawn into nature as
you navigate the river, heeding the call of
the outdoors. The Sacramento River hosts an
extensive water trail system that allows
paddlers to enjoy stunning views, diverse
nature, and abundant wildlife, making it a
premier paddling retreat.
Dazzling vistas, deep blue skies, and
sparkling water draw paddlers to this
remarkable destination from near and far. Be
sure to have your camera ready to capture
breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, as well
as the magnificent landscape views that
surround you. The pristine waterways are
enveloped by extraordinary scenery,
including oak woodlands, rolling hills, and
open plains with views of Mt. Lassen and the
Yollo Bolly Wilderness, where beaver,
black-tailed deer, river otters, grey
squirrels, and ring-tailed cats are commonly
sighted.
The Upper Sacramento winds through passages
of hidden beauty, especially where the river
narrows through tight canyons and pauses in
grottoes decorated with seeping springs,
canopies of trees, cascading flowers, and
vines. In the spring, this section includes
nearly  thirty
continuous miles of whitewater, with class
II to V rapids, so paddlers must be mindful
of possible whitewater conditions.
Map of Sacramento River
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