Upper Sacramento rafting and kayak trips

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

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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

  • Posse Grounds Boat Ramp · 0.8 mi from the water
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.

Current flow: 216 cfs (USGS gauge, steady).

Gas and fuel docks

  • Safeway Fuel Station2275 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 Warehouse1659 Hilltop Drive
    1.8 miCall
  • The Hermit’s Hut3184 Bechelli Lane, Redding
    1.9 mi
  • The Fly ShopBait
    3.0 mi
  • The Fishing HoleBait
    7.2 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Downtown Market1821 Placer Street, Redding
    0.3 mi
  • SafewayIce2275 Pine Street, Redding
    0.4 miCall
  • Valero
    0.5 mi
  • Hinkle's Market
    0.6 mi

Good to know

Questions about Upper Sacramento

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.