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 Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence section of Bacon Creek is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class II+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Whatcom/Skagit County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging     than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The campgrounds here at Bacon Creek are pretty good. The Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bacon Creek. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Bacon   Creek a reasonably wet place; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Bacon Creek. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Bacon Creek temperatures plunge to the 30's. 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. 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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: Glacier Springs Vacation Prop., Maple Falls , 48 miles away Snowline Cabins, Maple Falls , 48 miles away Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 48 miles away Mt. Baker Area BNB, Maple Falls , 48 miles away Mt. Baker Rim-Cabins & Chalets, Maple Falls , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bacon Creek: Bacon Creek Campground, Skagit County, 1 miles away Cascade Island Campground I, Skagit County, 4 miles away Cascade Islands Campground II, 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   Lakes Near Bacon Creek