Washington whitewater - Hamma Hamma River, Olympic Mountains, Mason County

Mason county, Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     3.5 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Hamma Hamma River is 3.5 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Mason County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over
    and over. There's camping available near Hamma Hamma River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this
area has a large number of paddling rivers. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The starting point is not too far from Shelton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground section is one of them. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summer, highs regularly are in the 60's at Hamma Hamma
 
River; the night is a little chillier of course, typically in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Hamma Hamma River are in the 30's.
Hamma Hamma River gets very little rain; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest.

Hamma Hamma River, Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 200 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.58199
Longitude: -123.22391

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.59687
Longitude: -123.13604

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Current weather conditions at Hamma Hamma River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: PORT ANGELES 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union
13 miles away
The spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and of Hood canal glistening waters and surrounding landscape of Evergreen and Cedar Trees remain the same the canal is pristine water is world renowned f...

Super 8 Shelton, Shelton
17 miles away
The Super 8 of Shelton is conveniently located just off Hwy. 101 and Wallace Kneeland Blvd. Property features 39 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Interior Corridors, Ref...

Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim
20 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...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hamma Hamma River.
 Whitewater Near Hamma Hamma River:
Jefferson Creek, Mason County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma)
Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge)
Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Dosewallips Falls to Elkhorn Campground)
Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Staircase to Lake Cushman)
Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.2 miles long (Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge)
Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 5.6 miles long (Seven Stream to Staircase)
Skokomish River - South Fork, Mason County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 11 miles long (Browns Creek to Vance Creek)
Duckabush River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 6.2 miles long (2515 Bridge to Highway 101)
Vance Creek, Mason County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (FS 2350 to Vance Creek Bridge)
Gray Wolf River, Clallam County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Hamma Hamma River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 29 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 84 miles away, 1260 vertical feet
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 84 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 84 miles away, 1083 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hamma Hamma River:
Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union , 13 miles away
Super 8 Shelton, Shelton , 17 miles away
Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim , 20 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites Sequim, Sequim , 23 miles away
Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hamma Hamma River:
Lena Creek Campground, Mason County, 2 miles away
Lena Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 2 miles away
Lilliwaup Creek Campground, Mason County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Hamma Hamma River:
Mount Jupiter Trail, Jefferson County , 13 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 3830 feet elevation difference
Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 14 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference
Baldy Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 5411 feet elevation difference
Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference
Deadfall Trail, Clallam County , 20 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 1380 feet elevation difference
Mount Zion Trail, Clallam County , 20 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2262 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Hamma Hamma River:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 31 miles away
 Lakes Near Hamma Hamma River

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