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 If you're coming from Longview-Kelso it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Coweeman River in Washington is 11.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(IV) section. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great.   For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Coweeman River. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. The natural beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Lots of people from Longview-Kelso come to Coweeman River. Coweeman River is a relatively wet place ordinarily with a good deal of precipitation; through December this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. During the warm months, highs regularly are in the 70's at Coweeman River with nighttime lows in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Coweeman River dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights. 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. Woodland Inn And Suites, Woodland 13 miles away Woodland Inn & Suites serves a complimentary continental hot breakfast daily. The hotel provides an indoor heated pool, spa tub, and 24-hour exercise room and includes a business center and meeting ro... 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... Red Lion Kelso, Kelso 16 miles away Guestroom renovations were completed in January 2006. The Red Lion Kelso Hotel & Conference Center is the only full service hotel between Vancouver and Olympia. We are conveniently located off I-5 ju...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Coweeman River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Coweeman 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 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   Hotels Near Coweeman River: Woodland Inn And Suites, Woodland , 13 miles away Kalama River Inn, Kalama , 15 miles away Red Lion Kelso, Kelso , 16 miles away Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso , 17 miles away Super 8 Kelso Longview Area, 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