Oregon whitewater - Rock Creek, Coast Ranges, Columbia County

Columbia county, Keasey to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     12.2 miles
  The natural beauty of Columbia County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove.
    This stretch of Rock Creek in Columbia County is 12.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. This is the only paddling stretch along Rock Creek. Getting a good
workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the days of summer at Rock Creek temperatures are generally in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are frequently in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Rock Creek are in the 30's.
Rock Creek is a quite wet place commonly with a great deal of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is December; the driest month of the year is July.
 

Rock Creek, Keasey to mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 12.2 miles
Average Gradient: 13 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.87342
Longitude: -123.32387

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.85897
Longitude: -123.19281

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Current weather conditions at Rock Creek, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: CLATSKANIE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clatskanie River Inn, Clatskanie
12 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
20 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
21 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...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Longview-Kelso, Washington, the metro area neareast to Rock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek.
 Whitewater Near Rock Creek:
Nehalem River, Columbia County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Upper Nehalem to Vernonia)
Nehalem River, Columbia County , 3 miles away, Class I(II) - 25.9 miles long (Vernonia to Birkenfeld)
Wilson River - Devil's Lake Fork, Tillamook County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 4.6 miles long (Six miles West of Glenwood to main stem Wilson)
Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County , 18 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork)
Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County , 20 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11 miles long (North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery)
Germany Creek, Cowlitz County , 21 miles away, Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road)
Coal Creek, Cowlitz County , 23 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.)
Wilson River - West Fork of North Fork, Tillamook County , 23 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (1 mile above North Fork confluence to National Forest confluence)
Wilson River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 24 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (West fork North Fork confluence to Jones Creek Bridge on Wilson)
Jordan Creek, Tillamook County , 25 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River)
 Ski Areas Near Rock Creek:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 103 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 107 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 110 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 113 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 116 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 119 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 134 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 134 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 138 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 141 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rock Creek:
Clatskanie River Inn, Clatskanie , 12 miles away
Best Value Inn And Suites - Forest Grove/Hillsboro, Forest Grove , 20 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Forest Grove , 21 miles away
Longview Travelodge, Longview , 25 miles away
Rodeway Inn Longview, Longview , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rock Creek:
Big Eddy County Park, Vernonia, 6 miles away
Marv's RV Park, Cathlamet, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Rock Creek:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 42 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rock Creek:
Vernonia Golf Club, Vernonia , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Rock Creek

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