Washington whitewater - Johnson Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County Lewis county, Glacier Creek to Highway 12 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     7.7 miles   The Glacier Creek to Highway 12 section of Johnson Creek is 7.7 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging     than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The wonderful Washington scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. When you're paddling down a Northern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There are no other sections to paddle along Johnson Creek than the Glacier Creek to Highway 12 section. Briefly about the general area: No need to travel far to stop at exciting stuff like South Point, and nearby you stumble on the Glacier Lake Trail which is a glorious hiking trail. The surroundings of   this river have so much to offer. Summertime highs at Johnson Creek frequently tend to be in the 70's while night lows are typically in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Johnson Creek are in the 20's. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Cascade Range. Jennings Falls is always fun to check out; the South Point Trail is a great hiking trail close by. The high level of rainfall makes Johnson Creek a reasonably wet site; the month with most of the snow is January, and July is the month with the least moisture. Johnson Creek, Glacier Creek to Highway 12 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 7.7 miles Average Gradient: 174 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.54109 Longitude: -121.62191 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.5713 Longitude: -121.6963 Paddler input for Johnson Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Johnson Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: LONGMIRE RAINIER NPS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw 37 miles away Kings Valu Inn *Free Wireless Internet - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - In-Room Coffee - Quality Rooms* Kings Valu Inn is the complete home away from home for your traveling convenience. Stay for a day, a we... Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley 39 miles away Mt. Rainier National Park, Puyallup Fairground, Crystal Mountain, White River Amphitheater and King County Fairground are all nearby. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, iron and ironing board. ... Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 41 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Johnson Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Johnson Creek, 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 Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Johnson Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Johnson Creek.   Whitewater Near Johnson Creek: Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground) Butter Creek, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) Skate Creek, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) Cispus River, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 5.9 miles long (Adams Fork to FR 23 Bridge) Cispus River, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge) Summit Creek, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123)   Ski Areas Near Johnson Creek: White Pass, Washington , 19 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 22 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 44 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 45 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 58 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 58 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 60 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 60 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 94 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Johnson Creek: Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw , 37 miles away Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 39 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 41 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 42 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Johnson Creek: Packwood RV Park and Campground, Packwood, 2 miles away River Bar Campground, Lewis County, 6 miles away Hatchery RV Campground, Lewis County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Johnson Creek: South Point Trail, Lewis County , 1 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 3402 feet elevation difference Glacier Lake Trail, Lewis County , 4 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 974 feet elevation difference Dry Creek Trail, Lewis County , 4 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 5447 feet elevation difference Five Thousand Thirty Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference Packwood Lake Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 384 feet elevation difference Tatoosh Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  16.4 hiking miles, 5829 feet elevation difference Klickitat Trail, Lewis County , 7 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Johnson Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 24 miles away   Lakes Near Johnson Creek