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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful Washington scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. 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. There are no other stretches to paddle along Coweeman River than the Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek stretch. This stretch of Coweeman River in Cowlitz County is 11.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(IV) section. This   section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The put-in location is a short drive from Longview-Kelso, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Lots of people from Longview-Kelso come to Coweeman River. All through the warm days of summer at Coweeman River temperatures are frequently in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's; all through the dark hours in the winter at Coweeman River temperatures drop to the 30's. Coweeman River is a wet place that gets a lot of rain; the month with most of the rain is December, and July is the month with the least moisture. 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. Cedars Inn Woodland, Woodland 13 miles away Cedars Inn Woodland, frequently referred to as Woodland's Best , is conveniently off of Interstate 5 at exit 21. We have plenty of parking and can accommodate Buses, RV's and Semi Trucks on our 1 acre... Best Western Woodland Inn & Suites, Woodland 13 miles away Discover the Best Western Woodland Inn & Suites and enjoy the scenic southern route to Mt. 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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: Cedars Inn Woodland, Woodland , 13 miles away Best Western Woodland Inn & Suites, Woodland , 13 miles away Kalama River Inn, Kalama , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso , 17 miles away Red Lion 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 Volcano View Resort, Silverlake, 11 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