Russian River rafting and kayak trips

Book a guided float or bring your own boat: outfitters, flows, riverside camping and gear for the Russian River.

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

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Launch points

Put-ins & access

  • Boat ramp
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.

Current flow: 170 cfs (USGS gauge, steady).

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
  • REI2715 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa
    11.8 miCall
  • Sportago1380 Main Street, St. Helena
    23.2 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Rotten Robbie
    1.8 mi
  • The farm hand15025
    4.6 miCall
  • MD
    4.7 mi
  • MD liquor and food
    5.4 mi

Good to know

Questions about Russian River

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.