Washington whitewater - Chehalis River, Olympic Mountains, Lewis County

Lewis county, Pe Ell to Doty section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     6 miles
  The natural beauty of Lewis County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Pe Ell to Doty stretch is just one of them. The Pe Ell to Doty section of Chehalis River
    in Washington is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The river winds through the Olympic Mountains and you get great scenery. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're here at Chehalis River, checking out Jones Bluff is a must. Lots of rain falls at Chehalis River; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July on the other hand is the driest.
 
Through the summer months at Chehalis River temperatures are typically in the 70's while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows at Chehalis River all through the wintertime mostly fall into the 30's.

Chehalis River, Pe Ell to Doty road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.57222
Longitude: -123.30417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.63249
Longitude: -123.28389

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Current weather conditions at Chehalis River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: OAKVILLE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Centralia, Wa, Centralia
23 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Centralia features an extensive daily Breakfast, indoor Swimming Pool and Whirlpool, Smoking and Non-Smoking rooms, connecting Rooms, two separate Telephone lines and Data Po...

Ferrymans Inns, Centralia
23 miles away
This property is close to the Lucky Eagle Casino and less than four miles from the Chehalis/Centralia Airport. The Ferryman Inn and Suites a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, conveniently located off of Inte...

Travel Inn, Centralia
23 miles away
Relax with Centralia Travel Inn Express on the lakeside, while enjoying the many services and conveniences we provide for our traveling guests. We have made each room just the way you would like it, w...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chehalis River.
 Whitewater Near Chehalis River:
Chehalis River, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 11.8 miles long (West Fork to Pe Ell)
Chehalis River, Lewis County , 7 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Falls to Meeskill)
Chehalis River - West Fork, Lewis County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River)
Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River)
Cedar Creek, Grays Harbor County , 15 miles away, Class II+ - 4.7 miles long (Sherman Creek to Cedar Creek Road)
Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11 miles long (North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery)
Grays River, Wahkiakum County , 19 miles away, Class IV+ - 5.2 miles long (South Fork Grays to Highway 4)
Germany Creek, Cowlitz County , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road)
Olequa Creek, Lewis County , 26 miles away, Class II+ - 6.5 miles long (Annonen Road to Cowlitz River)
Coal Creek, Cowlitz County , 26 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.)
 Ski Areas Near Chehalis River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 67 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 123 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 125 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 127 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 128 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 130 miles away, 500 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 132 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 135 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 135 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 143 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chehalis River:
Holiday Inn Express Centralia, Wa, Centralia , 23 miles away
Ferrymans Inns, Centralia , 23 miles away
Travel Inn, Centralia , 23 miles away
Econo Lodge Centralia, Centralia , 23 miles away
Chehalis Inn & Suites, Chehalis , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chehalis River:
North Creek Campground, Grays Harbor County, 15 miles away
Sherman Valley Campground, Thurston County, 17 miles away
Marv's RV Park, Cathlamet, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Chehalis River:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 42 miles away
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 70 miles away
 Lakes Near Chehalis River

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