Washington whitewater - Hoh River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     20 miles   This stretch of Hoh River is 20 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. 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 many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Hoh River have people coming here. There's camping available     near Hoh River. The river winds through the Olympic Mountains and you get great scenery. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow stretch is one of them. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Port Angeles, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warmest time of the year highs here at Hoh River get into the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's typically in   the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are generally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Hoh River. There's no way someone can get bored here in the Olympic Mountains. Hoh River is a wet spot that gets a good deal of rain; during the month of November you get the most rain around here; July is the month with the least moisture. Going for a hike along the Bogachiel-Hoh Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area; if you're here you can take a hike along the Bogachiel Trail. Hoh River, Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 20 miles Average Gradient: 24 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.85737 Longitude: -123.94336 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.81158 Longitude: -124.25055 Paddler input for Hoh River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hoh River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: SAPPHO 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 13 miles away Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ... Kalaloch Lodge, Forks 22 miles away We sit on a 50 foot high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We have a variety of cabins housing from 2 to 8 persons. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hoh River.   Whitewater Near Hoh River: Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground) Solleks River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Sollecks Bridge to Clearwater Campground) Stequaleho River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 4 miles long (C-1066 Road to Clearwater Campground) Sitkum River, Clallam County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek) Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground) Calawah River - South Fork, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek) Snahapish River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (C-2700 Bridge to Clearwater River) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross Bridge) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 11 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground) Queets River, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch)   Ski Areas Near Hoh River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 41 miles away, 800 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 95 miles away, 2410 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hoh River: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 13 miles away Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 22 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 24 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 38 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 38 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hoh River: Huelsdonk Campground, Jefferson County, 2 miles away Minnie Peterson Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away R and R Sports Center and RV Park, Forks, 6 miles away   Trails Near Hoh River: Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 2 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 5 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 17 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County , 18 miles away,  29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference Aurora Trail, Clallam County , 19 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Hoh River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 42 miles away