Washington whitewater - Deception Creek, Northern Cascade Range, King County King county, Fisher Creek to Tye River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     6.5 miles   The natural beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. The Fisher Creek to Tye River section of Deception Creek in King County is 6.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section     of whitewater. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Fisher Creek to Tye River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Deception Creek. The campgrounds here at Deception Creek are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the days of summer, highs typically are in the 60's at Deception Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Deception   Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Don't leave Deception Creek without first paying a visit to Deception Falls. All the water falling down from the sky makes Deception Creek a wet place; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that snows the most; the driest month of the year is July. Deception Creek, Fisher Creek to Tye River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 6.5 miles Average Gradient: 230 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.64993 Longitude: -121.19086 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.71389 Longitude: -121.19359 Paddler input for Deception Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Deception Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum 26 miles away Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien... Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum 28 miles away The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw... Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum 28 miles away The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Deception Creek.   Whitewater Near Deception Creek: Tye River, King County , 2 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls) Martin Creek, King County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (along FR 6710) Tye River, King County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 7.2 miles long (Alpine Falls to Beckler River) Foss River, King County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (FR 68 Bridge to Highway 2 bridge) Rapid River, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 3.6 miles long (Road end to Beckler River) Beckler River, King/Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 7.3 miles long (Rapid River to South Fork Skykomish) Miller River - East Fork, King County , 13 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (along FR 6412) Miller River, King County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 4.8 miles long (East Fork to NE Old Cascade Highway) Waptus River, Kittitas County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 4 miles long (Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac) Lake Creek, Chelan County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (along FR 400)   Ski Areas Near Deception Creek: Stephens Pass, Washington , 7 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 20 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 20 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 40 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 50 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 58 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 79 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 94 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 109 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deception Creek: Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 26 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 28 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 28 miles away Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 36 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deception Creek: Deception Falls Campground, King County, 2 miles away Tye Canyon Campground, King County, 2 miles away Deception Creek Campground, King County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Deception Creek: Escondido Trail, Kittitas County , 10 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 2634 feet elevation difference Lake Michael Trail, Kittitas County , 11 miles away,  20 hiking miles, 2568 feet elevation difference Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 14 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference Cooper Pass Trail, Kittitas County , 14 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 515 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas County , 14 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas County , 15 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference Jolly Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 17 miles away,  10.4 hiking miles, 4410 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Deception Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 70 miles away   Lakes Near Deception Creek