Carneros Creek (Napa River tributary)
| Carneros Creek | |
|---|---|
Historic Old Sonoma Road bridge over Carneros Creek in 2010 | |
Location of the mouth of Carneros Creek in California | |
| Native name | Arroyo de los Carneros (Spanish) |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Napa County, California |
| City | Napa |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mayacamas Mountains |
| • coordinates | 38°1′58″N 122°24′42″W / 38.03278°N 122.41167°W |
| • elevation | 1,500 ft (460 m) |
| Mouth | Napa River |
• coordinates | 38°13′17″N 122°18′43″W / 38.22139°N 122.31194°W |
• elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Basin size | 170 sq mi (440 km2) |
Carneros Creek (Spanish: Arroyo de los Carneros) is a south by southeastward flowing stream originating in the southernmost Mayacamas Mountains, in Napa County, California. It is the southernmost tributary to the Napa River, entering 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of San Pablo Bay and 5 miles (8.0 km) south of the town of Napa.