Washington whitewater - Clearwater River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     9.5 miles   The Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground section of Clearwater River in Washington is 9.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Port Angeles, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wild scenery of the Olympic Mountains is great. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout     and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The natural beauty of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Clearwater River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Clearwater River a rather wet place; the month with most of the rain is December while August is ordinarily   the driest month. Summertime highs at Clearwater River generally tend to be in the 70's; the nighttime is somewhat colder of course, ordinarily in the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are usually in the 40's; through the dark hours in the winter at Clearwater River temperatures sink to the 30's. Clearwater River, Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground 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: 52 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.7334 Longitude: -124.00123 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.67744 Longitude: -124.11914 Paddler input for Clearwater River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clearwater River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: FORKS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 17 miles away Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ... Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault 18 miles away Come visit, and let us share this amazing place with you. at the lodge, on the shore of beautiful lake quinault, you will find outstanding dining and an abundance of activities.. from lawn games like ... Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks 21 miles away On Scenic Highway 101 in the Olympic Peninsula, close to the HOH Rainforest, Kalaloch Beaches, Rialto Beach, Cape Flattery, Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, Sol Duc Hot Springs, Makah Museum, Ozette Wil...   Olympic Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Clearwater River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clearwater 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 Port Angeles, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Clearwater River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clearwater River.   Whitewater Near Clearwater River: Solleks River, Jefferson County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Sollecks Bridge to Clearwater Campground) Stequaleho River, Jefferson County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 4 miles long (C-1066 Road to Clearwater Campground) Queets River, Jefferson County , 5 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (FR 21 Bridge to Q-1800 Bridge) Hoh River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow) Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground) Snahapish River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (C-2700 Bridge to Clearwater River) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross Bridge) Salmon River, Jefferson/Grays Harbor County , 9 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8.2 miles long (West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge) Sam's River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (500 Bridge to Queets Campground)   Ski Areas Near Clearwater River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 40 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 174 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 182 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 182 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 183 miles away, 1100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 191 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 191 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 195 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 196 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 199 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clearwater River: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 17 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 18 miles away Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks , 21 miles away Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 26 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clearwater River: Yahoo Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 4 miles away Upper Clearwater Campground, Jefferson County, 4 miles away Queets Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Clearwater River: Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 7 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 13 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County , 17 miles away,  29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 18 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference Hoh River Trail, Clallam County , 19 miles away,  31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Clearwater River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 41 miles away   Lakes Near Clearwater River