Washington whitewater - Coal Creek, Olympic Mountains, Cowlitz County Cowlitz county, East Fork to Harmony Dr. section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     4.5 miles   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 rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Cowlitz County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The East Fork to Harmony Dr. stretch of Coal Creek in Washington is 4.5 miles long and it is classified     as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. The East Fork to Harmony Dr. stretch is the only paddling stretch along Coal Creek. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Longview-Kelso, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Goose Hollow is a fine spot to check out in close proximity to Coal Creek, and if you're looking for a beach close by we recommend Dibblees Beach. Coal Creek   is a quite wet place generally with lots of rainfall; during the month of December you get the most rain around here; July is when it's the driest. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Olympic Mountains. Throughout the summertime months here at Coal Creek, high temperatures generally get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Coal Creek are in the 30's. Coal Creek, East Fork to Harmony Dr. road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(IV) Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 104 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.23231 Longitude: -123.03869 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.18665 Longitude: -123.03558 Paddler input for Coal Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Coal Creek, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: CLATSKANIE 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Rodeway Inn Longview, Longview 7 miles away Centrally located off of I-5 and Hwy 432 with close proximity to Kelso, WA. This 34 room hotel is located in downtown Longview and is close to a variety of activities and businesses including casinos,... Quality Inn and Suites, Longview 8 miles away Centrally located off I-5 and Highway 432 with close proximity to Kelso, Washington. This 50 room hotel is located in downtown Longview and is close to a variety of activities and businesses including... Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn - Kelso, Kelso 9 miles away Centrally located between Kelso and Longview, the Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodations. We have 78 guest rooms, 20 of which are fully equipped kitchen...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Coal Creek.   Whitewater Near Coal Creek: Germany Creek, Cowlitz County , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road) Olequa Creek, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class II+ - 6.5 miles long (Annonen Road to Cowlitz River) Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11 miles long (North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery) Toutle River, Cowlitz County , 19 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge) Goble Creek, Cowlitz County , 19 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (North Fork and Main Fork) Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County , 20 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River) Nehalem River, Columbia County , 21 miles away, Class I(II) - 25.9 miles long (Vernonia to Birkenfeld) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek) Chehalis River - West Fork, Lewis County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River) Rock Creek, Columbia County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 12.2 miles long (Keasey to mouth)   Ski Areas Near Coal Creek: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 91 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 101 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 104 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 106 miles away, 500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 113 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 116 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 118 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 126 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 126 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Beaches Near Coal Creek: Dibblees Beach, Columbia County , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Coal Creek: Rodeway Inn Longview, Longview , 7 miles away Quality Inn and Suites, Longview , 8 miles away Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn - Kelso, Kelso , 9 miles away Econo Lodge Kelso, Kelso , 9 miles away Red Lion Kelso, Kelso , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Coal Creek: Columbia Trailer Court, Longview, 8 miles away Deluxe Trailer Court, Longview, 8 miles away Oaks Trailer and RV Park, Longview, 8 miles away   National Parks Near Coal Creek: Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 55 miles away