Washington whitewater - Big Quilcene River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Rainbow Campground to fish hatchery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     3.2 miles   The put-in is not too far from Bremerton-Silverdale, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Big Quilcene River in Jefferson County is 3.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV+ section of whitewater. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Rainbow Campground     to fish hatchery section is one of them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: A glorious location near Big Quilcene River is Walker Pass; if you want to check out some attention-grabbing   stuff, check out South Point. Through the summer, highs mostly are in the 60's at Big Quilcene River. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Big Quilcene River. And that's not everything you can do here in the Olympic Mountains. It is very dried up here at Big Quilcene River regularly; most of the rain falls throughout December, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Big Quilcene River, Rainbow Campground to fish hatchery road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 3.2 miles Average Gradient: 140 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.77336 Longitude: -122.92042 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.80789 Longitude: -122.91366 Paddler input for Big Quilcene River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Quilcene River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: PORT ANGELES 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim 15 miles away Perched on a 50' bluff at the edge of Dungeness Bay with our own private beach, the Juan de Fuca Cottages offer spectacular views of the Dungeness Spit, the New Dungeness Lighthouse, the Strait of Jua... Inn at Port Hadlock, Port Hadlock 16 miles away Poised on the South end of Port Townsend Bay The Inn at Port Hadlock captures the native drama of the Pacific Northwest. Situated in a breathtaking alcove and overlooking a 160-slip marina that is onl... Oxford Suites Silverdale, Silverdale 17 miles away An Upscale All Suites Room Property situated on the Puget Sound featuring spacious; well-appointed rooms with modern decor and great views. Fireplaces and Balconies and full kitchens in selected rooms...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Quilcene River.   Whitewater Near Big Quilcene River: Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Tunnel Creek to Rainbow Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Six Mile Bridge to Dosewallips State Park) Duckabush River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 6.2 miles long (2515 Bridge to Highway 101) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.2 miles long (Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Dosewallips Falls to Elkhorn Campground) Dungeness River, Clallam County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge) Jefferson Creek, Mason County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma) Dungeness River, Clallam County , 17 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery) Gray Wolf River, Clallam County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground)   Ski Areas Near Big Quilcene River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 42 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 100 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 104 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 105 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 107 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 112 miles away, 1800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 118 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 141 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 141 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 143 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Quilcene River: Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim , 15 miles away Inn at Port Hadlock, Port Hadlock , 16 miles away Oxford Suites Silverdale, Silverdale , 17 miles away Oxford Inn Silverdale, Silverdale , 17 miles away The Resort At Port Ludlow, Port Ludlow , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Quilcene River: Falls View Campground, Jefferson County, 1 miles away Cove Rv Park, Brinnon, 3 miles away Seal Rock Campground, Jefferson County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Big Quilcene River: Deadfall Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 1380 feet elevation difference Mount Jupiter Trail, Jefferson County , 8 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 3830 feet elevation difference Mount Zion Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2262 feet elevation difference Bear Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1626 feet elevation difference Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference Clink Trail, Clallam County , 17 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 1670 feet elevation difference Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 18 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Big Quilcene River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 43 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 61 miles away   Lakes Near Big Quilcene River