Oregon whitewater - Snake River, Wallowa County Wallowa county, Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     71.5 miles   The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so it looks like you will be camping out. 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. This stretch of Snake River in Oregon is 71.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border section is one of them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Briefly about the general area: Not much precipitation falls here at Snake River; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is July. For the duration of the summer   highs here at Snake River get into the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Snake River. Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 71.5 miles Average Gradient: 9 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.242 Longitude: -116.7 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.99509 Longitude: -116.9146 Paddler input for Snake River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Snake River, Oregon Local climate location: LEWISTON WSO AP 32 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise 35 miles away This full-service Enterprise, Oregon hotel is minutes away from local attractions and is an ideal weekend getaway from busy everyday life. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing getaway to Northwestern Orego... Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins 35 miles away Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,... Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston 37 miles away The Super 8 Motel in Lewiston is located just off of Hwy 95/12. We offer amenities that include Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, SuperStart Breakfast, a 24 hour juice and coffee bar. The mo...   All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Snake River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Snake 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 Lewiston, Idaho-Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho-Washington, the metro area neareast to Snake River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Snake River.   Whitewater Near Snake River: Imnaha River, Wallowa County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (to Snake Lake) Snake River, Wallowa County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 32 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing) Salmon River, Idaho County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 50 miles long (White Bird to Snake River confluence) Snake River, Nez Perce County , 26 miles away, Class II - 47 miles long (Salmon River to Lewiston)   Ski Areas Near Snake River: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 54 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 65 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 76 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 86 miles away, 810 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 102 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 102 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 104 miles away, 900 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 113 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Snake River: Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 35 miles away Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 35 miles away Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston , 37 miles away Holiday Inn Express Lewiston, Id, Lewiston , 40 miles away Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston , 41 miles away   Trails Near Snake River: Western Rim National Recreation Trail, Wallowa County , 13 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 1434 feet elevation difference Cook Creek Trail, Wallowa County , 13 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 4256 feet elevation difference High Trail, Wallowa County , 14 miles away,  18.2 hiking miles, 3735 feet elevation difference Howard Cutoff Trail, Wallowa County , 14 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 671 feet elevation difference Summit Creek Trail, Wallowa County , 17 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 3050 feet elevation difference Cottonwood Creek Trail, Wallowa County , 19 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 4338 feet elevation difference