Alaska whitewater, Tana River Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Gravel Bar to Chitina River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     36 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wonderful Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Gravel Bar to Chitina River stretch of Tana River in     Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 36 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The Chugach Mountains scenery is wonderful. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other places. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are a few other sections   in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: Through the days of summer here at Tana River, high temperatures frequently get into the 60's while overnight lows are commonly in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 0's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here at Tana River. It is very dried out here at Tana River typically. July is the month that gets the most rain while April is usually the driest month. Tana River, Gravel Bar to Chitina River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Tana River.   Whitewater Near Tana River: Tana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 7 miles away       Class IV - 36 miles long (Gravel Bar to Chitina River) McCarthy Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 16 miles away       Class III+(V+) - 19 miles long (Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy) Kennicott River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 17 miles away       Class II+ - 4.8 miles long (McCarthy Road to Nizina River) Nizina River, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough, 19 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kennicott River to Chitna River) Chakina River, Valdez-Cordova (CA) Borough, 19 miles away       Class V - 20 miles long (Gravel bar to Chitina River) Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 26 miles away       Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River)