Auditorium Drive Redding boat launch
Auditorium Drive Redding
The Sacramento River is approximately 447 miles long and is an important water source for agriculture, industry, and urban areas in California. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and water skiing.
As for the types of craft permitted on the water, it varies depending on the section of the river. In the lower section of the river, from the Red Bluff Diversion Dam to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, larger boats are permitted. However, in the upper section of the river, from the Redding area to the Red Bluff Diversion Dam, only small to medium-sized boats are allowed due to the shallow waters and rapids.
In conclusion, the Auditorium Drive Redding boat ramp in California is a single lane concrete ramp that services the Sacramento River, which is a major source of water for Northern California. Small to medium-sized boats are permitted on the river, and the types of craft allowed vary depending on the section of the river.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Auditorium Drive Redding -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 8,970 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 217 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 234 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 317 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 401 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
Nearby fishing
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Auditorium Drive Redding as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Auditorium Drive Redding
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Auditorium Drive Redding.