Washington whitewater - Coweeman River, Northern Cascade Range, Cowlitz County Cowlitz county, Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     11.3 miles   If you choose to run the canyon be advised about half way through in low water conditions there is a slot falls there narrow and fast once you get to the other side its all private property till you get to the Kelso dike . the only good take out for large boats is at the mouth of the river and on the other side of the cowlitz about 100 yards up stream. the cowlitz runs fast most of the time . there is also a large tree across the river about a mile below the gravel pit. It would be a sweeper in high water. I also find the milage on this chart to be     wacko some close some not even in the target. its a nice float but that canyon is dangerous . Says Ron The nature scenery of Washington and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in is not too far from Longview-Kelso, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek section is the only paddling section along Coweeman River. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder   than the national norm, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The campgrounds here at Coweeman River are pretty good. This section of Coweeman River is 11.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(IV) section. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from Longview-Kelso come to Coweeman River. All the water falling down from the sky makes Coweeman River a wet place; December is the wettest month with most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. Summertime at Coweeman River comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the overnight is a tad chillier of course, frequently in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are commonly in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Coweeman River temperatures dip to the 30's. Coweeman River, Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 11.3 miles Average Gradient: 41 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.15064 Longitude: -122.58598 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.17239 Longitude: -122.73061 Paddler input for Coweeman River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Coweeman River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: LONGVIEW 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kalama River Inn, Kalama 15 miles away The Kalama River Inn located in Kalama, WA near the Kalama and Columbia River and is 2 Diamond AAA Rated. Kalama, WA is located 30 minutes north of Portland. The Mount St. Helens turn-off is only 15 m... Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso 17 miles away Free coffee/tea 24 hours and free afternoon cookies. Indoor pool and spa. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Longview-Kelso, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Longview-Kelso, Washington, the metro area neareast to Coweeman River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Coweeman River.   Whitewater Near Coweeman River: Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Gobar Creek to Lower Kalama Falls) Goble Creek, Cowlitz County , 8 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (North Fork and Main Fork) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek) Toutle River - North Fork, Cowlitz County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Green River to South Fork confluence) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Upper Kalama Falls to Gobar Creek) Toutle River, Cowlitz County , 12 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge) Cedar Creek, Clark County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Amboy to North Fork Lewis) Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (salmon hatchery to Blue Creek access) Toutle - South Fork, Cowlitz County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Harrington Place to Big Wolf Creek) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 18 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Lewisville Park to Daybreak Park)   Ski Areas Near Coweeman River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 75 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 77 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 79 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 81 miles away, 500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 90 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 91 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 100 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 105 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 105 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 105 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Coweeman River: Kalama River Inn, Kalama , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso , 17 miles away Kelso Super 8 Motel, Kelso , 17 miles away Guesthouse Intl Kelso, Kelso , 17 miles away Econo Lodge Kelso, Kelso , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Coweeman River: Drew's Grocery and Svc, Toutle, 9 miles away Toutle Diner and RV Park, Toutle, 10 miles away Silver Cove RV Resort, Silverlake, 10 miles away   Trails Near Coweeman River: Georges Peak Trail, Cowlitz County , 7 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 1673 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Coweeman River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 54 miles away