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   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Washington you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This section of Elochoman River is 11 miles long and is a class II-III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Elochoman River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery stretch is the only one. The natural     beauty of Wahkiakum County and the water flowing gracefully down Elochoman River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: Elochoman River is a quite wet place usually with a large amount of rain; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is when it's the driest. During the summer months at Elochoman River temperatures   are generally in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to 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. 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,... Longview Travelodge, Longview 25 miles away The Travelodge Longview is only 45 minutes to Mt. Saint Helens and 60 miles to Beaches. The hotel is conveniently located and within walking distance to all local restaurants. The Travelodge Longview ... 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: Rodeway Inn Longview, Longview , 25 miles away Longview Travelodge, Longview , 25 miles away Quality Inn and Suites, Longview , 26 miles away Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn - Kelso, Kelso , 26 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHEHALIS NORTHEAST, Chehalis , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elochoman River: Marv's RV Park, Cathlamet, 4 miles away Perkins Creek Campground, Clatskanie, 12 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