Washington whitewater - Kalama River, Cowlitz County Cowlitz county, Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     2.5 miles   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. If you're coming from Longview-Kelso 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. The scenic beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek stretch of Kalama River in Cowlitz County is 2.5     miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek section is one of them. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: At Kalama River through the months of summer highs are in the 70's, and   the overnight is a little colder of course, frequently in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Kalama River temperatures dip to the 30's. Kalama River mostly gets a lot of precipitation; December is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Lower Kalama River Falls is a pretty spot to have a look at while you're at Kalama River; during your journey here you'll meet some people from Longview-Kelso for sure. Kalama River, Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 2.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.01829 Longitude: -122.73131 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.0396 Longitude: -122.76751 Paddler input for Kalama River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kalama River, Washington Local climate location: LONGVIEW 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kalama River Inn, Kalama 7 miles away The Kalama River Inn located in Kalama, WA near the Kalama and Columbia River and is 2 Diamond AAA Rated. Kalama, WA is located 30 minutes north of Portland. The Mount St. Helens turn-off is only 15 m... Best Western Oak Meadows Inn, Saint Helens 10 miles away Discover this 100% non-smoking Saint Helens, Oregon property offering a complimentary continental breakfast and convenient access to many local attractions. Located in the heart of Saint Helens, Ore... Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso 12 miles away Free coffee/tea 24 hours and free afternoon cookies. Indoor pool and spa. Free deluxe continental breakfast in breakfast area with fireplace. With exercise equipment available. All rooms offer free hi...   All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Kalama River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kalama River, 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 Longview-Kelso, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Longview-Kelso, Washington, the metro area neareast to Kalama River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kalama River.   Whitewater Near Kalama River: Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Gobar Creek to Lower Kalama Falls) Goble Creek, Cowlitz County , 5 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (North Fork and Main Fork) Coweeman River, Cowlitz County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.3 miles long (Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek) Toutle River, Cowlitz County , 15 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge) Cedar Creek, Clark County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Amboy to North Fork Lewis) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 16 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Lewisville Park to Daybreak Park) Toutle River - North Fork, Cowlitz County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Green River to South Fork confluence) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Upper Kalama Falls to Gobar Creek) Coal Creek, Cowlitz County , 22 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 22 miles away, Class III+(V) - 11.5 miles long (Moulton Falls to Lewisville Park)   Ski Areas Near Kalama River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 77 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 79 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 82 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 98 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 98 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 107 miles away, 100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 114 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 114 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kalama River: Kalama River Inn, Kalama , 7 miles away Best Western Oak Meadows Inn, Saint Helens , 10 miles away Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Guesthouse Intl Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Kelso Super 8 Motel, Kelso , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kalama River: Mahaffey's Camp Ground, Kalama, 4 miles away Woodland Shores RV Park, Woodland, 6 miles away Rainbow Camp Ground, Kalama, 6 miles away   Trails Near Kalama River: Georges Peak Trail, Cowlitz County , 12 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 1673 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Kalama River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 63 miles away