Oregon whitewater - Nehalem River, Coast Ranges, Clatsop/ Tillamook County Clatsop/ Tillamook county, Spruce Run Park to Nehalem Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     14.2 miles   Nehalem is great for tubing,summer. Dont keep valuables in cars while on the river Kkayaked last two years in mid june and itwas fun, nice camping. The road becomes gravel part way. Watch for log trucks! Wear a helmet. Lots of flooding this winter with new washouts and logs. Says Frank Peper...Astoria The river gets very low in the late summer months (July August and September), and is wild and high in the winter. The difficulty of this river is very much dependant on the time of year. My fav river. :) sorry, no pic to add. Says Molly The     beautiful scenery of Oregon and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting point is not too far from Astoria, as you can see on the road map further down. The Spruce Run Park to Nehalem Falls section of Nehalem River is 14.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Since you're   on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Spruce Run Park to Nehalem Falls stretch is the only paddling stretch along Nehalem River. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer at Nehalem River highs are frequently in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Nehalem River are in the 30's. Nehalem River sees pretty high levels of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly December, that's the one that rains the most, and August meanwhile is the driest month. Nehalem River, Spruce Run Park to Nehalem Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 14.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.81389 Longitude: -123.6111 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.7275 Longitude: -123.7717 Paddler input for Nehalem River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nehalem River, Coast Ranges, Oregon Local climate location: SEASIDE 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Spindrift Inn, Manzanita 17 miles away Welcome to Spindrift Inn in beautiful Manzanita on the north Oregon Coast. Manzanita is a quiet getaway...a quaint alternative to the tourist towns farther North. The weather is just a little nicer he... Best Western Inn & Suites, Tillamook 18 miles away Take in the coastal mountains, lush dairy farms or ocean beaches in Tillamook Valley while staying at this new Tillamook, Oregon hotel. Situated in the middle of dairy country in Tillamook, Oregon,... Econo Lodge Garibaldi, Garibaldi 18 miles away Experience the diverse beauty of the Oregon coast when you visit the Econo Lodge at Garibaldi, where your happiness is always ensured. This intimate family retreat is set in the lush green valley town...   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Nehalem River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nehalem River, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Astoria, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Astoria, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Nehalem River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nehalem River.   Whitewater Near Nehalem River: Wilson River, Tillamook County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp) Wilson River - West Fork of North Fork, Tillamook County , 12 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (1 mile above North Fork confluence to National Forest confluence) Kilchis River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Little South Fork Kilchis River) Wilson River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 13 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (West fork North Fork confluence to Jones Creek Bridge on Wilson) Jordan Creek, Tillamook County , 15 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River) Trask River, Tillamook County , 17 miles away, Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp) Trask River - North Fork, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge) Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County , 21 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork) Wilson River - Devil's Lake Fork, Tillamook County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 4.6 miles long (Six miles West of Glenwood to main stem Wilson) Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Rocky Bend Camp to Blaine)   Ski Areas Near Nehalem River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 107 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 136 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 138 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 142 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 142 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 145 miles away, 500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 155 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 163 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 163 miles away, 3365 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 164 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nehalem River: Spindrift Inn, Manzanita , 17 miles away Best Western Inn & Suites, Tillamook , 18 miles away Econo Lodge Garibaldi, Garibaldi , 18 miles away The Inn at Seaside, Seaside , 19 miles away Inn at Cannon Beach, Cannon Beach , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nehalem River: Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, 7 miles away Trucke's Necanicum River RV Park, Seaside, 10 miles away Keenig Campground, Tillamook County, 12 miles away   National Parks Near Nehalem River: Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 22 miles away