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   The Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow stretch of Hoh River in Washington is 20 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Port Angeles, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Jefferson County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow     section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Hoh River a rather wet spot; during   November this area sees the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Throughout the summertime highs here at Hoh River get into the 70's with nighttime lows in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while Hoh River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's. Having a magnificent time in the Olympic Mountains is uncomplicated. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Hoh River; Bogachiel-Hoh Trail is a brilliant local trail; the Bogachiel Trail offers hiking at its best. 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. 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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, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 175 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 185 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 186 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 187 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 194 miles away, 1800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 195 miles away, 1500 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