Washington whitewater - Cispus River, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County Lewis county, FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     9.5 miles   Hello I was coming up to stay at Paradise Creek with my son. I have a two seater kayak that I want to use, Where is a good place to go that has calm water? Any help would be great . Thanks Says Rick Green The beautiful scenery of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge section of Cispus River is 9.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+(IV) section of whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.     You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge stretch is just one of them. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Washington you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less   manageable. Briefly about the general area: Have a brilliant hiking adventure along the Klickitat Trail; going for a hike along the Pompey Peak Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. High temperatures at Cispus River through the summer are in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. All through the wintertime highs are commonly in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Cispus River plunge into the 20's. Cispus River is a wet place that gets much precipitation; the month with most of the snow is December while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. So much amusing stuff in the Northern Cascade Range, just mind-boggling. Cispus River, FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(IV) Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 61 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.375 Longitude: -121.73556 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.44555 Longitude: -121.83334 Paddler input for Cispus River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cispus River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: LONGMIRE RAINIER NPS 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 36 miles away Skamania Lodge is located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge just 45 minutes from Portland International Airport. Discover all the luxuries of this Pacific Northwest style resort, including 18-hole... Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks 36 miles away Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Columbia River Gorge at this Cascade Locks hotel. The Best Western Columbia River Inn is a fully non-smoking property located only 45 miles from Portland, Oregon ... Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 37 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive...   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 Cispus River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cispus River, 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 Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Cispus River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cispus River.   Whitewater Near Cispus River: Yellowjacket Creek, Skamania/Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence) McCoy Creek, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class V - 7.8 miles long (milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground) Cispus River, Lewis County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 5.9 miles long (Adams Fork to FR 23 Bridge) Quartz Creek, Skamania County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 3.4 miles long (FR 88 to Quartz Creek) Johnson Creek, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Twin Falls to FR 88) Silver Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Lynx Creek to Mary Kiona Park) Skate Creek, Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road)   Ski Areas Near Cispus River: White Pass, Washington , 29 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 33 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 52 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 52 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 53 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 54 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 55 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 70 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 96 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cispus River: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 36 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 36 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 37 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 39 miles away Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville , 39 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cispus River: Naco West, Randle, 6 miles away Maple Leaf Campground, Lewis County, 7 miles away Pole Patch Campground, Skamania County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Cispus River: Klickitat Trail, Lewis County , 4 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference Pompey Peak Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 3836 feet elevation difference Dry Creek Trail, Lewis County , 8 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 5447 feet elevation difference Davis Mountain Trail, Lewis County , 8 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 3121 feet elevation difference Purcell Mountain Trail, Lewis County , 8 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 5050 feet elevation difference Willame Trail, Lewis County , 9 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 921 feet elevation difference South Point Trail, Lewis County , 11 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 3402 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Cispus River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 21 miles away   Lakes Near Cispus River