Alaska whitewater - Nellie Juan River, Kenai Peninsula Borough Kenai Peninsula county, Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     20 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful Kenai Peninsula Borough scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. There are no other stretches to paddle along Nellie Juan River than the Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay stretch. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park     your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Nellie Juan River frequently gets a good deal of precipitation; October is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is May. For the period of the warm months at Nellie Juan River temperatures are ordinarily in the 60's; the overnight is a bit cooler of course, frequently in the 40's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 10's for Nellie Juan River.   Nellie Juan River, Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 20 miles Average Gradient: 59 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.25049 Longitude: -149.0302 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.44443 Longitude: -148.70417 Paddler input for Nellie Juan River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nellie Juan River, Alaska Local climate location: ALYEKSA 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood 28 miles away The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibility. The 60 person aerial tram departs directly from the skiers concourse which is atta... Alaska Hamptons, Seward 36 miles away This private old-world setting is conveniently located minutes from downtown Seward, but enjoys sun-drenched summer evenings with warm sea breezes whispering through century-old Sitka spruce several h... Van Gilder Hotel, Seward 40 miles away Long a favorite of tourists and Alaskans, The Van Gilder Hotel is a National Historic Landmark built in 1916, which has been tastefully restored to reflect its early Alaska history. You will find the...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Nellie Juan River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nellie Juan River, Alaska. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alaska Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Anchorage, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Nellie Juan River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nellie Juan River.   Whitewater Near Nellie Juan River: Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage Borough , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm) Twentymile River, Anchorage Borough , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 20 miles long (Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm)   Ski Areas Near Nellie Juan River: Alyeska, Alaska , 27 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 63 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 66 miles away, 294 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 168 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 189 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nellie Juan River: The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 28 miles away Alaska Hamptons, Seward , 36 miles away Van Gilder Hotel, Seward , 40 miles away Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward , 40 miles away Marathon View, Seward , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nellie Juan River: Beaver Pond Campground, Anchorage County, 16 miles away Portage Valley RV Park and Cabin Rentals, Portage, 18 miles away   National Parks Near Nellie Juan River: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 40 miles away