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 Paddler input for Cedar Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cedar Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington 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...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Cedar Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cedar 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 Longview-Kelso, Washington 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.       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