Washington whitewater - Dungeness River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     5.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch of Dungeness River in Washington is 5.5 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Clallam County and the water flowing gracefully down Dungeness River have people coming here. There's camping available near Dungeness River. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river,     but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The river winds through the Olympic Mountains and you get great scenery. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Olympic Mountains. At Dungeness River during the summertime months highs are in the 60's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets   highs in the 40's with temperatures at Dungeness River dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Dungeness River is a location that is quite dried up ordinarily; throughout December this area sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. The Clink Trail offers hiking at its best, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Tubal Cain Mine Trail. Dungeness River, Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 5.5 miles Average Gradient: 59 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.97628 Longitude: -123.11081 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.02485 Longitude: -123.13694 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 8 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... Quality Inn & Suites Sequim, Sequim 4 miles away Located in the sunbelt of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, the Quality Inn & Suites hotel is only a short drive from tranquil Lake Crescent and the inspiring views of Hurricane Ridge ski area in Olympic N... Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim 4 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...   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. 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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-IV - 3 miles long (Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground) Gray Wolf River, Clallam County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Dosewallips Falls to Elkhorn Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.2 miles long (Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Tunnel Creek to Rainbow Campground) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Campground to fish hatchery) Duckabush River, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 6.2 miles long (2515 Bridge to Highway 101) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Six Mile Bridge to Dosewallips State Park) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge)   Ski Areas Near Dungeness River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 27 miles away, 800 vertical feet Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 64 miles away, 1260 vertical feet Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 64 miles away, 1083 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 65 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia , 98 miles away, 5280 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dungeness River: Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim , 2 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Sequim, Sequim , 4 miles away Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim , 4 miles away Holiday Plaza Sequim Inn, Sequim , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NORTH SEQUIM, Sequim , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dungeness River: Dungeness Forks Campground, Clallam County, 1 miles away East Crossing Campground, Clallam County, 2 miles away Sequim West RV Park, Sequim, 4 miles away   Trails Near Dungeness River: Clink Trail, Clallam County , 1 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 1670 feet elevation difference Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference Baldy Trail, Clallam County , 5 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 5411 feet elevation difference Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 6 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference Bear Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1626 feet elevation difference Mount Zion Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2262 feet elevation difference Deadfall Trail, Clallam County , 11 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 1380 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Dungeness River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 27 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 70 miles away