Washington whitewater - Dungeness River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground section of Dungeness River in Clallam County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some     good walking shoes. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Shelton, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Dungeness River; December is the wettest month with most   rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. So much cool stuff to do here in the Olympic Mountains, too brilliant to be true. Going for a hike along the Clink Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and if the weather is brilliant, you can go for a hike along the Tubal Cain Mine Trail. For the duration of the long summer days here at Dungeness River, high temperatures frequently reach the 60's, and the overnight is rather colder of course, ordinarily in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Dungeness River dipping down into the 30's throughout winter nights. Dungeness River, Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 125 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.94211 Longitude: -123.09517 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.97628 Longitude: -123.11081 Paddler input for Dungeness River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dungeness River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: PORT ANGELES 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim 2 miles away Perched on a 50' bluff at the edge of Dungeness Bay with our own private beach, the Juan de Fuca Cottages offer spectacular views of the Dungeness Spit, the New Dungeness Lighthouse, the Strait of Jua... Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim 6 miles away 100 percent non-smoking hotel. Free continental breakfast. Spacious guest rooms provide microwaves and refrigerators. Senior rooms with coffee makers. Guest laundry. Close to the ocean, Olympic Nation... Holiday Plaza Sequim Inn, Sequim 6 miles away The best quality inn and newest hotel Motel western comfort in Sequim accommodation in Sequim east with an indoor pool spa Nearby ocean beaches Olympic National Park and Victoria B.C...   Olympic Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Dungeness River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dungeness 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 Shelton, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Shelton, Washington, the metro area neareast to Dungeness River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dungeness River.   Whitewater Near Dungeness River: Dungeness River, Clallam County , 2 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery) Gray Wolf River, Clallam County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Dosewallips Falls to Elkhorn Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.2 miles long (Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Tunnel Creek to Rainbow Campground) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County , 15 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Campground to fish hatchery) Duckabush River, Jefferson County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 6.2 miles long (2515 Bridge to Highway 101) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Six Mile Bridge to Dosewallips State Park) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge) Jefferson Creek, Mason County , 18 miles away, Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma)   Ski Areas Near Dungeness River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 29 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 118 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 120 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 122 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 126 miles away, 1800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 133 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 154 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 155 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 157 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dungeness River: Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim , 2 miles away Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim , 6 miles away Holiday Plaza Sequim Inn, Sequim , 6 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim , 6 miles away Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dungeness River: East Crossing Campground, Clallam County, 0 miles away Dungeness Forks Campground, Clallam County, 1 miles away Gorge Campground, Clallam County, 1 miles away   Trails Near Dungeness River: Clink Trail, Clallam County , 2 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 1670 feet elevation difference Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson County , 2 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference Bear Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 5 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1626 feet elevation difference Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 5 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference Baldy Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 5411 feet elevation difference Mount Zion Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2262 feet elevation difference Deadfall Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 1380 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Dungeness River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 28 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 69 miles away   Lakes Near Dungeness River