Oregon whitewater - Nehalem River, Coast Ranges, Columbia County Columbia county, Vernonia to Birkenfeld section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     25.9 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch of Nehalem River is 25.9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I(II) section. The nature scenery of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down Nehalem River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why     not pack your sleeping bag too. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warmest time of the year at Nehalem River highs are regularly in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Nehalem River   nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's. The high level of rain makes Nehalem River a pretty wet spot; all through December this area sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Nehalem River, Vernonia to Birkenfeld road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(II) Length: 25.9 miles Average Gradient: 3 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.85424 Longitude: -123.19124 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.99769 Longitude: -123.32956 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: CLATSKANIE 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Clatskanie River Inn, Clatskanie 9 miles away Beautiful property just off the Columbia River and only 35 minutes from the beautiful Oregon coast city of Astoria and 60 miles to Portland. The Port of Astoria, Columbia River Maritime Museum, and wo... Best Value Inn And Suites - Forest Grove/Hillsboro, Forest Grove 23 miles away With 40 spacious guest rooms and strategically positioned just west of Portland and near Hillsboro, this property offers its guests a continental breakfast and an indoor swimming pool and spa. Every r... Best Western University Inn, Forest Grove 23 miles away Stay at this Forest Grove hotel 100% smoke-free and located in the heart of Oregon's wine country and centrally located in the city of Forest Grove. The Best Western University Inn & Suites is conven...   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 Longview-Kelso, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Longview-Kelso, Washington, 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: Rock Creek, Columbia County , 3 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 12.2 miles long (Keasey to mouth) Nehalem River, Columbia County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Upper Nehalem to Vernonia) Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11 miles long (North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery) Germany Creek, Cowlitz County , 18 miles away, Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road) Wilson River - Devil's Lake Fork, Tillamook County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 4.6 miles long (Six miles West of Glenwood to main stem Wilson) Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County , 20 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork) Coal Creek, Cowlitz County , 21 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.) Wilson River - West Fork of North Fork, Tillamook County , 24 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (1 mile above North Fork confluence to National Forest confluence) Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County , 25 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River) Wilson River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 25 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (West fork North Fork confluence to Jones Creek Bridge on Wilson)   Ski Areas Near Nehalem River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 100 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 111 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 114 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 117 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 121 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 133 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 134 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 140 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 143 miles away, 3365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nehalem River: Clatskanie River Inn, Clatskanie , 9 miles away Best Value Inn And Suites - Forest Grove/Hillsboro, Forest Grove , 23 miles away Best Western University Inn, Forest Grove , 23 miles away Longview Travelodge, Longview , 24 miles away Rodeway Inn Longview, Longview , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nehalem River: Big Eddy County Park, Vernonia, 7 miles away Marv's RV Park, Cathlamet, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Nehalem River: Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 41 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nehalem River: Vernonia Golf Club, Vernonia , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Nehalem River