Washington whitewater - Elochoman River, Olympic Mountains, Wahkiakum County Wahkiakum county, North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     11 miles   The natural beauty of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Elochoman River make the trip here worthwhile. The North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery stretch of Elochoman River in Washington is 11 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some     time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. The North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery stretch is the only paddling stretch along Elochoman River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. 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 visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Elochoman River a relatively wet location; most of the rain falls during December, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime highs   at Elochoman River usually tend to be in the 70's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 40's. For the duration of the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Elochoman River. Elochoman River, North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+ Length: 11 miles Average Gradient: 51 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.34883 Longitude: -123.24421 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.2267 Longitude: -123.32969 Paddler input for Elochoman River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elochoman River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: GRAYS RIVER HATCHERY 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Clatskanie River Inn, Clatskanie 11 miles away Beautiful property just off the Columbia River and only 35 minutes from the beautiful Oregon coast city of Astoria and 60 miles to Portland. The Port of Astoria, Columbia River Maritime Museum, and wo... Rodeway Inn Longview, Longview 25 miles away Centrally located off of I-5 and Hwy 432 with close proximity to Kelso, WA. This 34 room hotel is located in downtown Longview and is close to a variety of activities and businesses including casinos,... Quality Inn and Suites, Longview 26 miles away Centrally located off I-5 and Highway 432 with close proximity to Kelso, Washington. This 50 room hotel is located in downtown Longview and is close to a variety of activities and businesses including...   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 Elochoman River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elochoman 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 Centralia, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Centralia, Washington, the metro area neareast to Elochoman River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elochoman River.   Whitewater Near Elochoman River: Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County , 7 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River) Chehalis River - West Fork, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River) Germany Creek, Cowlitz County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road) Chehalis River, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 11.8 miles long (West Fork to Pe Ell) Chehalis River, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Pe Ell to Doty) Grays River, Wahkiakum County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 5.2 miles long (South Fork Grays to Highway 4) Nehalem River, Columbia County , 17 miles away, Class I(II) - 25.9 miles long (Vernonia to Birkenfeld) Chehalis River, Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Falls to Meeskill) Coal Creek, Cowlitz County , 18 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.) Rock Creek, Columbia County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 12.2 miles long (Keasey to mouth)   Ski Areas Near Elochoman River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 82 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 116 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 118 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 121 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 123 miles away, 500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 129 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 132 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 133 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 140 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 140 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elochoman River: Clatskanie River Inn, Clatskanie , 11 miles away Rodeway Inn Longview, Longview , 25 miles away Quality Inn and Suites, Longview , 26 miles away Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn - Kelso, Kelso , 26 miles away Econo Lodge Kelso, Kelso , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elochoman River: Marv's RV Park, Cathlamet, 4 miles away   National Parks Near Elochoman River: Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elochoman River: Skyline Golf Course, Cathlamet , 5 miles away