Washington whitewater - Baker Creek, Olympic Mountains, Mason County County Mason County county, Old Bridge to Middle Satsop section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     1.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Shelton, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Mason County County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels     right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Old Bridge to Middle Satsop section is the only paddling section along Baker Creek. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Baker Creek in Mason County County is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. Briefly about the general area: A lot of rain falls at Baker Creek; December is when you get the most rain here; July is   the month with the least moisture. For the period of the summertime months at Baker Creek highs are frequently in the 70's; the night is fairly cooler of course, mostly in the 40's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Baker Creek. Baker Creek, Old Bridge to Middle Satsop road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.31983 Longitude: -123.42708 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.31307 Longitude: -123.4503 Paddler input for Baker Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Baker Creek, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: ABERDEEN 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma 15 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Elma, WA - Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns and Suite... Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton 22 miles away The Super 8 of Shelton is conveniently located just off Hwy. 101 and Wallace Kneeland Blvd. Property features 39 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Interior Corridors, Ref... Alderbrook Resort And Spa, Union 26 miles away The spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and of Hood canal glistening waters and surrounding landscape of Evergreen and Cedar Trees remain the same the canal is pristine water is world renowned f...   Olympic Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Baker Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Baker Creek, Washington. Find a whitewater outfitter in Washington Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Shelton, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Shelton, Washington, the metro area neareast to Baker Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Baker Creek.   Whitewater Near Baker Creek: Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Baker Creek to road off Kelly Hall Road) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 2 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Walter Creek to Baker Creek) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason/Grays Harbor County , 5 miles away, Class II - 17.2 miles long (Access off Kelly Hall Road to Tornow Road) Vance Creek, Mason County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (FS 2350 to Vance Creek Bridge) Canyon River - Satsop Tributary, Grays Harbor County , 7 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (FR 2260 to Cougar Smith Road) Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 9 miles away, Class IV+ - 4 miles long (FR 23 to FR 2260 Bridge) Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 10 miles away, Class II - 33 miles long (FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road) Satsop River - East Fork, Mason County , 10 miles away, Class II - 8.2 miles long (Simpson Hatchery to Cook Creek) Skokomish River - South Fork, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 11 miles long (Browns Creek to Vance Creek) Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Staircase to Lake Cushman)   Ski Areas Near Baker Creek: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 31 miles away, 100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 137 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 139 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 140 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 143 miles away, 1500 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 145 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 149 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 150 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 151 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 154 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Baker Creek: Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma , 15 miles away Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton , 22 miles away Alderbrook Resort And Spa, Union , 26 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 29 miles away Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Baker Creek: Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Shelton, 9 miles away Wynoochee Falls Campground, Grays Harbor County, 9 miles away Brown Creek Campground, Mason County, 9 miles away   National Parks Near Baker Creek: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 34 miles away Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Baker Creek