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   The scenic beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water have people coming here. If you're coming from Port Angeles it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross     Bridge stretch of Clearwater River in Jefferson County is 10.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Crooks Rapids is an inspiring site to take a look at while here. All through the warmest   time of the year at Clearwater River highs are frequently in the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Clearwater River. The high level of rain makes Clearwater River a rather wet place; December is the month that gets the most rain while August is regularly the driest month. 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. 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: 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, 800 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