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   The Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery section of Dungeness River is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The nature scenery of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states,     so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. When you're paddling down a Olympic Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: All year is a tremendous time in the Olympic Mountains if you adore the outdoors. Dungeness River is a location that is pretty waterless mostly; most of the rain falls through December; July on the other hand is the driest. Summertime   at Dungeness River arrives with high temperatures in the 60's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter highs are frequently in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Dungeness River temperatures fall to the 30's. On a brilliant day at Dungeness River you can take a hike along the Clink Trail; there is a tremendous hiking trail nearby called 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 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, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 109 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 120 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 121 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 124 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 127 miles away, 1800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 135 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 157 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 157 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 159 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dungeness River: Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim , 2 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim , 4 miles away Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim , 4 miles away Holiday Plaza Sequim Inn, Sequim , 4 miles away Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 20 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