Washington whitewater - Bacon Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom/Skagit County Whatcom/Skagit county, Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(IV)     6 miles   re: accomadations. blueskyoutfitters.com welcomes paddlers to stay at their Skagit River property located just downstream from Bacon Creek on Diobsud Creek. Says Joe Hoffman The wonderful Washington scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence section of Bacon Creek in Washington is 6 miles long and is a class II+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it     is a very popular destination. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bacon Creek. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Bacon Creek frequently tend to be in the 70's; throughout summer nights   temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows through the wintertime for Bacon Creek tend to be in the 30's. The high level of rain makes Bacon Creek a rather wet site; through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Bacon Creek, Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+(IV) Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 38 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.6337 Longitude: -121.4224 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.58828 Longitude: -121.39451 Paddler input for Bacon Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bacon Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CONCRETE PPL FISH STN 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls 48 miles away Snowater is a private and gated resort residential community located directly adjacent to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offering comfortable condos. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bacon Creek.   Whitewater Near Bacon Creek: Cascade River, Skagit County , 6 miles away, Class V - 8.1 miles long (Marble Creek Campground to Bridge Close to Skagit confluence) Skagit River, Whatcom County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8.9 miles long (Goodell Creek to Copper Creek) Skagit River, Skagit County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 16.4 miles long (Copper Creek to Rockport) Illabot Creek, Skagit County , 8 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Rockport-Cascade Road) Cascade River, Skagit County , 11 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground) Baker River, Whatcom County , 12 miles away, Class II - 2.7 miles long (North Cascades National Park to Baker Lake) Jackman River, Skagit County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (mile 6 to mile 1) Sauk River, Snohomish/Skagit County , 17 miles away, Class II - 14.6 miles long (Darrington to Sauk River Park) Stetattle Creek, Whatcom County , 17 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Jay Creek to Gorge Lake) Suiattle River, Snohomish/Skagit County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 16 miles long (Sulphur Creek to Rat Trap Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Bacon Creek: Mt.Baker, Washington , 21 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 42 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 53 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 55 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 77 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 90 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 92 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 98 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 104 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 147 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bacon Creek: Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bacon Creek: Bacon Creek Campground, Skagit County, 1 miles away Alpine RV Park, Marblemount, 3 miles away Cascade Island Campground I, Skagit County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Bacon Creek: Hidden Lake Trail, Skagit County , 15 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2693 feet elevation difference Pyramid Lake Trail, Whatcom County , 19 miles away,  2.2 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Bacon Creek: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 53 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 53 miles away