Washington whitewater - Clearwater River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     10.5 miles   This stretch of Clearwater River in Washington is 10.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Port Angeles, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too.     The campgrounds here at Clearwater River are pretty good. The natural beauty of Jefferson County and the water flowing gracefully down Clearwater River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross Bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Clearwater River a reasonably wet place; of all the months in a year   December is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is August. It's always great to take a look at Crooks Rapids. Through the long summer days at Clearwater River temperatures are typically in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Clearwater River. Clearwater River, Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 10.5 miles Average Gradient: 17 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.67744 Longitude: -124.11914 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.64278 Longitude: -124.23729 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 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kalaloch Lodge, Forks 21 miles away We sit on a 50 foot high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We have a variety of cabins housing from 2 to 8 persons. Some units have kitchens.. others have fireplaces or wood-burning stoves.. some h... Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 23 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 25 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 ...   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. 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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: Snahapish River, Jefferson County , 1 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (C-2700 Bridge to Clearwater River) Christmas Creek, Jefferson County , 3 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 4 miles long (C2400 bridge to Clearwater River) Stequaleho River, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 4 miles long (C-1066 Road to Clearwater Campground) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (144 Gross Bridge to Queets River) Salmon River, Jefferson/Grays Harbor County , 7 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8.2 miles long (West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge) Queets River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch) Solleks River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Sollecks Bridge to Clearwater Campground) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground) Hoh River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (FR 21 Bridge to Q-1800 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Clearwater River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 48 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 183 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 190 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 190 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 191 miles away, 1100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 198 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 199 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clearwater River: Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 21 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 23 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 25 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 30 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clearwater River: Copper Mine Botton Campground, Jefferson County, 2 miles away Upper Clearwater Campground, Jefferson County, 4 miles away Minnie Peterson Campground, Jefferson County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Clearwater River: Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 11 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 14 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Clearwater River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 49 miles away