Russian River

CA

Lazy summer canoe floats through redwoods and wine country.

38.500°N 122.900°W43 ft
BoatingCampingFishingPaddlingSwimming
Flow170cfsUSGS gauge · steady
Water temp61°FUSGS gauge
Today68°FMostly Cloudy · low 49°F
Wind2 mphSSW · NWS

Photo: lamblukas from San Francisco, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Quick facts

Type
River
State
California
Elevation
43 ft
Boat ramps
1
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramp

© OpenStreetMap contributors
River trips

Float Russian River with a guide

Guided rafting, kayak and fishing trips. Or bring your own boat and gear.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Russian River

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

TrailheadsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Rotten Robbie
    1.8 mi
  • Bridgeway
    4.1 mi
  • MD
    4.7 mi
  • Chevron
    5.4 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Burkes Kayaking
    0.5 mi
  • REI 2715 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa
    11.8 miCall
  • Sportago 1380 Main Street, St. Helena
    23.2 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Rotten Robbie
    1.8 mi
  • The farm hand 15025 · Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
    4.6 miCall
  • MD
    4.7 mi
  • MD liquor and food
    5.4 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationFresh water
    7.1 mi

Ranger stations

  • Armstrong Redwoods Visitors Center Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
    6.0 mi
  • Bodega Dunes Campground Ranger Station 2485 Coast Highway, Bodega Bay
    13.8 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Russian River Health and Wellness Center
    5.4 mi
  • Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Santa RosaEmergency 1287 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa
    7.7 miCall
  • Sutter Santa Rosa Regional HospitalEmergency 30 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa · 24/7
    8.0 miCall
  • Sonoma Specialty HospitalEmergency 501 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol · 24/7
    8.3 miCall

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday76°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph SSW
Sunday77°FMostly SunnyWind 0 to 3 mph NNW

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Photos

Russian River in pictures

Gary Farrell Winery Dinner, Russian River (52399687170).jpg
lamblukas from San Francisco, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hysterocarpus traskii pomo 423443562.jpg
Mike Heine · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Guerneville, CA USA - Russian River - panoramio.jpg
MARELBU · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Good to know

Russian River FAQ

Where can I launch a boat on Russian River?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

Is there gas near Russian River?

The closest listed fuel is Rotten Robbie, about 1.8 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Russian River?

Bait and tackle nearby: Burkes Kayaking (0.5 mi), REI (11.8 mi), Sportago (23.2 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Clear Lake37 miLake Berryessa40 mi · 83% fullFolsom Lake97 mi · 40% fullLake Oroville109 mi · 44% full

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.