Washington whitewater - Baker River, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom County Whatcom county, North Cascades National Park to Baker Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     2.7 miles   The nature scenery of Whatcom County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This stretch of Baker River is 2.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. This is a pretty short section so     no need to bring snacks. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling section along Baker River. Briefly about the general area: Baker River is a quite wet place typically with a large amount of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is November while July is mostly the driest month. Through the summertime at Baker River temperatures are generally in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Baker River dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights.   Baker River, North Cascades National Park to Baker Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 2.7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.76165 Longitude: -121.5448 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.7392 Longitude: -121.56736 Paddler input for Baker River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Baker River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CONCRETE PPL FISH STN 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls 37 miles away Snowater is a private and gated resort residential community located directly adjacent to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offering comfortable condos. The community offers guests access to re... Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe 50 miles away Welcome to the Best Western Sky Valley Inn, where we offer comfortable elegance in a relaxed setting. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Baker River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Baker River.   Whitewater Near Baker River: Ruth Creek, Whatcom County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 3.5 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness Area to confluence with Nooksack River) Skagit River, Skagit County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 16.4 miles long (Copper Creek to Rockport) Jackman River, Skagit County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (mile 6 to mile 1) Bacon Creek, Whatcom/Skagit County , 12 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 6 miles long (Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence) Illabot Creek, Skagit County , 15 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Rockport-Cascade Road) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 16 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness to Nooksack Falls) Skagit River, Whatcom County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8.9 miles long (Goodell Creek to Copper Creek) Cascade River, Skagit County , 18 miles away, Class V - 8.1 miles long (Marble Creek Campground to Bridge Close to Skagit confluence) Sauk River, Snohomish/Skagit County , 19 miles away, Class II - 14.6 miles long (Darrington to Sauk River Park) Finney Creek, Skagit County , 21 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Finney Creek Road Bridge to bridge at mouth)   Ski Areas Near Baker River: Mt.Baker, Washington , 9 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 51 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 60 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 62 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 83 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 97 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 104 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 110 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 115 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 140 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Baker River: Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 37 miles away Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe , 50 miles away GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 50 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Baker River: Hannegan Campground, Whatcom County, 8 miles away Kulshan Campground, Whatcom County, 10 miles away Depression Lake Campground, Whatcom County, 11 miles away   National Parks Near Baker River: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 44 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 44 miles away