Noyo Mooring Basin

Noyo Mooring Basin is a boat access point on the Noyo River in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, providing entry to a significant coastal river system. The Noyo River is a large river (Stream Order 6) that flows 34 miles from its headwaters to the Pacific Ocean, making it suitable for various watercraft. The river has a substantial average flow of 219.75 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.96 feet per second, creating moderate current conditions that paddlers should respect, especially during high flow periods.

The mooring basin location near the river mouth offers access to tidal influences and estuary conditions typical of north coast California rivers. The surrounding Fort Bragg area provides coastal amenities and services. Boaters should be aware that the Noyo River has a significant average gradient of 48.2 feet per mile upstream, meaning conditions change considerably depending on how far upriver you travel. The estuary section near the mooring basin will have tidal fluctuations and slower water, while upstream sections will have faster current and more challenging conditions.