Alaska whitewater - Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper gravel bar to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     35 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section of Sanford River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 35 miles long and has been     rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Sanford River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Upper gravel bar to Copper River section is the only one. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Sanford River get into the 60's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to   the 0's, and night lows in the-20's for Sanford River. Around Sanford River you don’t get a lot of rain; most of the rain falls during July, and the driest month is April. Sanford River, Upper gravel bar to Copper River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 35 miles Average Gradient: 54 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.13999 Longitude: -144.46491 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.34416 Longitude: -145.1664 Paddler input for Sanford River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sanford River, Alaska Local climate location: GULKANA FSS/AMOS 31 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Copper River Princess Wilderns, Copper Center 35 miles away   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Sanford River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sanford 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 Fairbanks, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Sanford River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sanford River.   Whitewater Near Sanford River: Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River) Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 14 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (Gulkana River to Chitina River) Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class II - 125 miles long (Copper Glacier to Gulkana River) Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River) Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina) Chistochina River, -blank- Borough , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 52 miles long (Chistochina Glacier to Copper River)   Hotels Near Sanford River: Copper River Princess Wilderns, Copper Center , 35 miles away Gilpatrick's Chitina Hotel, Chitina , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sanford River: Klutina River Fishcamp Svc, Copper Center, 18 miles away   National Parks Near Sanford River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 40 miles away   Lakes Near Sanford River