Washington whitewater - Entiat River, Northern Cascade Range, Chelan County

Chelan county, Lake Creek Campground to National Forest boundary section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV+     3 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Lake Creek Campground to National Forest boundary section of Entiat River in Chelan County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV+ section of whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some
    time outdoors will have you coming back for more. If you're coming from Wenatchee it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The scenic beauty of Chelan County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of rain falls here at Entiat River; December is the month that gets the most snow; July is when it's the driest. Be careful
 
coming to the Northern Cascade Range, you might not ever want to return back home again.
During the summer months at Entiat River temperatures are commonly in the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Entiat River. Near Entiat River you locate Box Canyon which is a nice place to explore, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Hunters Trail.

Entiat River, Lake Creek Campground to National Forest boundary road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV+
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 137 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.92616
Longitude: -120.5136

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.90414
Longitude: -120.47359

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Current weather conditions at Entiat River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: HOLDEN VILLAGE 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Wenatchee, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Entiat River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Entiat River.
 Whitewater Near Entiat River:
Entiat River, Chelan County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (FR 5605 to Tommy Creek trailhead)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 6.7 miles long (Cottonwood Campground to FR 5605)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class II+ - 14.5 miles long (Ardenvoir to Columbia River)
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 17 miles away, Class III - 18.6 miles long (Leavenworth to Monitor)
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 18 miles away, Class II - 16.5 miles long (Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground)
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 20 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth)
Nason River, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Merritt to Coles Corner)
Peshastin Creek, Chelan County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Highway 97 culvert to Wenatchee River)
Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 22 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.2 miles long (Snow Creek trailhead to Leavenworth Hatchery)
Ingalls Creek, Chelan County , 24 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Ingalls Creek Road to Peshastin Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Entiat River:
Mission Ridge, Washington , 30 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 30 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 46 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 56 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 68 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 68 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 82 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 86 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 92 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 139 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Entiat River:
Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth , 18 miles away
Adventure Inn, Leavenworth , 19 miles away
Bavarian Ritz Hotel, Leavenworth , 19 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth , 19 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Entiat River:
Fox Creek Campground, Chelan County, 1 miles away
Halfway Spring Campground, Chelan County, 3 miles away
Silver Falls Campground, Chelan County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Entiat River:
Hunters Trail, Chelan County , 5 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 2937 feet elevation difference
Devils Backbone Trailbike Loop Trail, Chelan County , 11 miles away,  14.6 hiking miles, 5475 feet elevation difference
Duncan Hill Trail, Chelan County , 12 miles away,  27.2 hiking miles, 5038 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Entiat River

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