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 starting location is a short drive from Longview-Kelso, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Cedar Creek in Washington is 10.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to
    one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you
feel great. The campgrounds here at Cedar Creek are pretty good. Cedar Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Amboy to North Fork Lewis stretch is the only one. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
Cedar Creek is a reasonably wet place mostly with a large amount of rainfall; December is when you get the most rain here; July is when it's the driest. The
 
warmest time of the year at Cedar Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are usually in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Cedar Creek.

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
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The Inn at Salmon Creek, Vancouver
12 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites VANCOUVER-N (SALMON CREEK), Vancouver
13 miles away
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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
 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), Vancouver , 13 miles away
Days Inn And Suites Salmon Creek Vancouver, Vancouver , 13 miles away
La Quinta Inn AND Suites Vancouver, Vancouver , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cedar Creek:
Big Fir Campground and RV Park, Ridgefield, 8 miles away
Lewis River RV Park, Woodland, 10 miles away
Golden West Mobile Manor, Vancouver, 12 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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