Washington whitewater - Cedar Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Clark County

Clark county, Amboy to North Fork Lewis section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(IV)     10.3 miles
  The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The scenic beauty of Clark County and the water flowing gracefully down Cedar Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Longview-Kelso, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Cedar Creek in Washington is 10.3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American
    Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There are
no other stretches to paddle along Cedar Creek than the Amboy to North Fork Lewis stretch. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the warm months at Cedar Creek highs are frequently in the 70's. For the duration of the dark
 
hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 40's, and night lows through the wintertime for Cedar Creek tend to be in the 30's.
Cedar Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; through December this area sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Cedar Creek, Amboy to North Fork Lewis road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(IV)
Length: 10.3 miles
Average Gradient: 34 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.9115
Longitude: -122.45085

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.93634
Longitude: -122.61987

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Current weather conditions at Cedar Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: LONGVIEW 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites, Battle Ground
7 miles away
Discover this Battle Ground hotel offering beautiful views of Mt. St. Helens and and a complimentary breakfast. The Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites is ideally situated just 35 miles from Moun...

The Inn at Salmon Creek, Vancouver
12 miles away
We are a quaint, one story, recently remodeled motel with easy access to local amenities and freeways. We have easy access to I-5 and I-205 for travelers passing through as well as being in close prox...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vancouver-N. (Salmon Creek), W, Vancouver
13 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-North Hotel is conveniently located in the Salmon Creek area, near the new Legacy Hospital, and the Washington State University - Vancouver (WSU) campus. This gorgeou...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Longview-Kelso, Washington, the metro area neareast to Cedar Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cedar Creek.
 Whitewater Near Cedar Creek:
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 6 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Lewisville Park to Daybreak Park)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 7 miles away, Class III+(V) - 11.5 miles long (Moulton Falls to Lewisville Park)
Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Upper Kalama Falls to Gobar Creek)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (Rock Creek to Moulton Falls Park)
Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Gobar Creek to Lower Kalama Falls)
Canyon Creek - Lewis River Tributary, Clark County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (Fly Creek to Merwin Reservoir)
Rock Creek - Lewis drainage, Clark County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River)
Coweeman River, Cowlitz County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.3 miles long (Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek)
Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek)
Fly Creek, Clark County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Little Fly Creek to Canyon Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Cedar Creek:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 62 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 64 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 67 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 69 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 86 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 88 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 105 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 106 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 110 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cedar Creek:
Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites, Battle Ground , 7 miles away
The Inn at Salmon Creek, Vancouver , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vancouver-N. (Salmon Creek), W, Vancouver , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Vancouver, Vancouver , 13 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites Vancouver, Vancouver , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cedar Creek:
Big Fir Campground and RV Park, Ridgefield, 8 miles away
Golden West Mobile Manor, Vancouver, 12 miles away
Ninety Nine RV Park, Vancouver, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Cedar Creek:
Georges Peak Trail, Cowlitz County , 8 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 1673 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Cedar Creek:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 55 miles away
 Lakes Near Cedar Creek

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