Upper Sacramento

CA

Blue-ribbon rainbow trout drifting below Keswick Dam in Redding.

40.580°N 122.390°W559 ft
BoatingFishingPaddling
Flow216cfsUSGS gauge · steady
Today74°FPartly Sunny · low 57°F
Wind2 mphS · NWS

Photo: DEL Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Quick facts

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

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Posse Grounds Boat Ramp

· 0.8 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors
River trips

Float Upper Sacramento 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 Upper Sacramento

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

Sulphur Creek Trailhead (Old 99 Trail)

· 1.6 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Trail 58 trailhead

· 4.0 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

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

  • Safeway Fuel Station 2275 Pine Street, Redding
    0.4 mi
  • Gas 4 Less
    0.4 mi
  • Valero
    0.5 mi
  • Fuelgood
    0.5 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Sportsman's Warehouse 1659 Hilltop Drive · Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
    1.8 miCall
  • The Hermit’s Hut 3184 Bechelli Lane, Redding
    1.9 mi
  • The Fly ShopBait
    3.0 mi
  • The Fishing HoleBait
    7.2 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Downtown Market 1821 Placer Street, Redding
    0.3 mi
  • SafewayIce 2275 Pine Street, Redding · 24/7
    0.4 miCall
  • Valero
    0.5 mi
  • Hinkle's Market
    0.6 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    11.7 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Shasta Regional Medical CenterEmergency 1100 Butte Street, Redding · 24/7
    0.4 miCall
  • Mercy Medical Center ReddingEmergency 2175 Rosaline Avenue, Redding · 24/7
    0.6 miCall
  • Dignity Health 2625 Edith Avenue, Redding
    0.7 mi
  • Shasta Spine Specialists 153 Hartnell Avenue Suite 300, Redding · Mo-Th 08:30-17:00; Fr 08:30-13:30
    1.4 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 2 to 6 mph ENE
Sunday74°FSunnyWind 2 mph E

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

Upper Sacramento in pictures

Salmon in Net (48959703006).jpg
USFWS Pacific Southwest Region · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Winter-run juvenile release into Battle Creek (39745851285).jpg
Pacific Southwest Region USFWS from Sacramento, US · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
California Indian - Women, Upper Sacramento Valley.jpg
Henry B. Brown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Good to know

Upper Sacramento FAQ

Where can I launch a boat on Upper Sacramento?

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

Is there gas near Upper Sacramento?

The closest listed fuel is Safeway Fuel Station, about 0.4 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Upper Sacramento?

Bait and tackle nearby: Sportsman's Warehouse (1.8 mi), The Hermit’s Hut (1.9 mi), The Fly Shop (3.0 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Whiskeytown Lake10 mi · 98% fullShasta Lake13 mi · 51% fullLake Oroville84 mi · 44% fullClear Lake109 mi

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.