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Access Site CA

Jellys Ferry River Access

Sacramento River • Frazier Creek

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Red Bluff, CA
County: Tehama County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.31766100, -122.18892600
17985 Jellys Ferry Rd, Red Bluff, CA 96080, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sacramento River above Bend Bridge near Red Bluff CA Same River 2 mi away
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Sacramento River a Keswick CA Same River 23.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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 (44.1 mi from take-out) 4) Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta
17.4 mi
II-III(IV) Upstream from here (45.7 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+ 58 mi away 2) Dunsmuir to Castle Crags
7.4 mi 43 ft/mi
III-IV 63 mi away 1) Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir
7.7 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Jellys Ferry is a popular boat launch site along the Sacramento River near Red Bluff, California. This primitive access point provides an easy entry to the river for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats.

The Sacramento River at this location is a major headwater stream, measuring over 419 miles long and draining an area of 23,577 square miles. The river has an average flow of nearly 39,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 22.4 feet per mile, making for lively but navigable conditions. Paddlers can enjoy a 9.1-mile stretch of Class I-II water between Jellys Ferry and the Bend Bridge boat ramp.

Nearby recreation areas like the Sacramento River Bend offer opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and further exploration of this scenic and historic waterway. While Jellys Ferry lacks developed facilities, it provides a convenient launch point for those seeking to experience the beauty and power of the mighty Sacramento River.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Sacramento River Bend Area Located within
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