Alaska whitewater - Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough

Anchorage county, Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     2.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Anchorage Borough and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring
    some good walking shoes. This is the only paddling section along Campbell Creek. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling
spots. The Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area stretch of Campbell Creek is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're here, you might as well have a look at Campbell Creek Canyon, and Alpenglow At Arctic Valley has brilliant slopes and a friendly staff.
All through the summer months, highs usually are in the 60's at Campbell Creek, and the nighttime is fairly cooler of course, typically in the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are commonly
 
in the 10's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Campbell Creek. At Campbell Creek you don’t see much precipitation; during the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is April.

Campbell Creek, Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 600 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.16059
Longitude: -149.64341

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.1711
Longitude: -149.7128

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Current weather conditions at Campbell Creek, Alaska
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Local climate location: ELMENDORF A F BASE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ramada Limited Anchorage, Anchorage
4 miles away
Ramada Limited Anchorage offers FREE AIRPORT and TRAIN STATION SHUTTLE. Airport shuttle needs to be arranged 24 hours in advance. Full service Chinese restaurant located on site with large buffet st...

Americas Best Value Inn, Anchorage
5 miles away
Located in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska just 3 blocks from downtown, 5 blocks from the Eagan Convention Center, 3 blocks from the Ocean, 3 blocks to the coastal trail, short walk to shopping, restau...

Alaska House of Jade B and B, Anchorage
6 miles away
Custom Tri level home built specifically for B and B. Located with easy access to all tourist attractions and highways both North and South. Spacious guest rooms that will accommodate families comfort...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Campbell Creek.
 Whitewater Near Campbell Creek:
Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough , 4 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Military Stretch)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge)
Bird Creek, -blank- Borough , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 18 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)
Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 6.75 miles long (Close to Hatcher Pass to lower Willow Creek)
Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 21 miles away, Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction)
Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough , 23 miles away, Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine)
Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Guardrail to Shirleytown)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 28 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp)
 Ski Areas Near Campbell Creek:
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 2 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 5 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Alyeska, Alaska , 40 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Moose Mountain, Alaska , 172 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Campbell Creek:
Ramada Limited Anchorage, Anchorage , 4 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Anchorage , 5 miles away
Alaska House of Jade B and B, Anchorage , 6 miles away
Country Rose Manor B&B, Anchorage , 9 miles away
Merrill Field Inn, Anchorage , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Campbell Creek:
Centennial and Lions Campground, Anchorage, 3 miles away
Hidden Heaven RV Park, Eagle River, 9 miles away
Golden Nugget Camper Park, Anchorage, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Campbell Creek:
Bull Rock Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 10 miles away
Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage Borough , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Campbell Creek:
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 10 miles away
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Anchorage - AK , 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Campbell Creek

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