Washington whitewater - Canyon River - Satsop Tributary, Olympic Mountains, Grays Harbor County

Grays Harbor county, FR 2260 to Cougar Smith Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     12.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Grays Harbor County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There's camping available near Canyon River - Satsop Tributary. This is the only paddling stretch along Canyon River - Satsop Tributary. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll
    have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove
too. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This stretch of Canyon River - Satsop Tributary in Washington is 12.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Aberdeen, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that.

Briefly about the general area:
Canyon River - Satsop Tributary sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that rains the most while July is usually the driest
 
month.
For the period of the warm months highs here at Canyon River - Satsop Tributary reach the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Canyon River - Satsop Tributary are in the 30's.

Canyon River - Satsop Tributary, FR 2260 to Cougar Smith Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 12.5 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.30258
Longitude: -123.50707

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.17987
Longitude: -123.55863

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Current weather conditions at Canyon River - Satsop Tributary, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: ABERDEEN 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma
15 miles away
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Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen
23 miles away
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Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen
24 miles away
The Red Lion Aberdeen sits on the main highway going North through Aberdeen. Aberdeen is a mere 20 miles from the beach so a convenient stop for weary travelers. Our 66 room Inn features free high s...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Aberdeen, Washington, the metro area neareast to Canyon River - Satsop Tributary. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Canyon River - Satsop Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Canyon River - Satsop Tributary:
Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 2 miles away, Class II - 33 miles long (FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road)
Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason/Grays Harbor County , 4 miles away, Class II - 17.2 miles long (Access off Kelly Hall Road to Tornow Road)
Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 5 miles away, Class IV+ - 4 miles long (FR 23 to FR 2260 Bridge)
Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Baker Creek to road off Kelly Hall Road)
Baker Creek, Mason County County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Old Bridge to Middle Satsop)
Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Walter Creek to Baker Creek)
Wynoochee River, Grays Harbor County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 11.1 miles long (Wynoochee Reservoir to Save Creek)
Satsop River - East Fork, Mason County , 9 miles away, Class II - 8.2 miles long (Simpson Hatchery to Cook Creek)
Big Creek, Grays Harbor County , 10 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Bridge above Narrows to South Boundary Road Bridge)
Vance Creek, Mason County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (FS 2350 to Vance Creek Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Canyon River - Satsop Tributary:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 34 miles away, 800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Canyon River - Satsop Tributary:
Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma , 15 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 23 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 24 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 24 miles away
Olympic Inn Motel, Aberdeen , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Canyon River - Satsop Tributary:
Coho Campground, Grays Harbor County, 9 miles away
Wynoochee Falls Campground, Grays Harbor County, 11 miles away
Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Shelton, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Canyon River - Satsop Tributary:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 38 miles away
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 54 miles away

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