Washington whitewater - Deer Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish/Skagit County Snohomish/Skagit county, Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     11 miles   The Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth section of Deer Creek is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Washington you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the sparkling of     the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is the only paddling stretch along Deer Creek. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Deer Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; December is the wettest month with most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   For the period of the summer months here at Deer Creek, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's; the nighttime is a little colder of course, ordinarily in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Deer Creek temperatures dip to the 30's. Deer Creek, Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 11 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.36166 Longitude: -121.90891 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.27001 Longitude: -121.93338 Paddler input for Deer Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Deer Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: SEDRO WOOLLEY 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hawthorn Inn And Suites Arlington Seattle North, Arlington 20 miles away Enjoy all that the Seattle, Everett, Marysville and Arlington areas have to offer. This SMOKE-FREE hotel is located midway between Seattle and the Canadian border and is conveniently located just off... 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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 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Deer Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Deer Creek.   Whitewater Near Deer Creek: Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class II - 25.7 miles long (Moose Creek to Oso) Boulder River, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Boulder Falls to mouth) Jim Creek, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Naval Station to South Fork Stillaguamish) Canyon Creek South Fork Stillaguamish Tributary, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Fishing Access site to South Fork Stillaguamish) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Granite Falls to Jordan) Day Creek, Skagit County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 11 miles away, Class V - 12.3 miles long (Verlot to Granite Falls) Finney Creek, Skagit County , 11 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Finney Creek Road Bridge to bridge at mouth) Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 4.4 miles long (Lake Cavanaugh Road to Pilchuck Creek Campsite) Pilchuck River, Snohomish County , 14 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6 miles long (Road P-500 above Boulder Creek to Menzel Lake Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Deer Creek: Mt.Baker, Washington , 31 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 52 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 53 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 55 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 71 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 85 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 111 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 115 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 130 miles away, 900 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 135 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deer Creek: Hawthorn Inn And Suites Arlington Seattle North, Arlington , 20 miles away Medallion Hotel, Arlington , 20 miles away Arlington Motor Inn, Arlington , 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARYSVILLE, Marysville , 21 miles away Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deer Creek: Skagit River woods, Concrete, 10 miles away Leisure Time Resorts-america, Concrete, 11 miles away Timberline Recreational Vehicle Park, Concrete, 11 miles away   Trails Near Deer Creek: Gee Point Trail, Skagit County , 8 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1343 feet elevation difference Finney Peak Trail, Skagit County , 12 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2658 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Deer Creek: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 20 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 20 miles away