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Access Site CA

Balls Ferry Fishing Access

Sacramento River

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Anderson, CA
County: Shasta County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.41701000, -122.19288200
23166 Ash Creek Rd, Anderson, CA 96007, USA
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff CA Same River 8.9 mi away
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Sacramento River a Keswick CA Same River 18.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II Put-in Sacramento - 5) Balls Ferry to Tehama
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Sacramento River
5 runs (3 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II This location is on this run 5) Balls Ferry to Tehama
52.0 mi
IV Upstream from here (37.6 mi from take-out) 4) Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta
17.4 mi
II-III(IV) Upstream from here (39.2 mi from take-out) 3) Castle Crags to Sims Road
21.0 mi 43 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III+ 51 mi away 2) Dunsmuir to Castle Crags
7.4 mi 43 ft/mi
III-IV 56 mi away 1) Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir
7.7 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Balls Ferry Fishing Access provides a public boat ramp on the Sacramento River near the city of Anderson, California. This section of the Sacramento River is a major river system, spanning over 400 miles and draining a vast watershed. With an average flow of nearly 39,000 cubic feet per second and a steep gradient, boaters and paddlers should exercise caution.

The boat ramp is accessible by taking Balls Ferry Road off Deschutes Road. Additional river access points are available in the area, including Barge Hole, Jelly's Ferry, and the Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area. The 33-mile stretch of the Sacramento River between Balls Ferry and Red Bluff is popular for salmon and steelhead fishing, offering opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. Paddlers and anglers should be prepared for the river's strong current and large size when launching from this site.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Sacramento River Bend Area Located within