Washington whitewater - Kettle River, Ferry/Stevens County Ferry/Stevens county, Orient to Barstow section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     12.8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The Orient to Barstow stretch of Kettle River in Washington is 12.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. You might have to settle for a hotel a     bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. This is the only paddling stretch along Kettle River. The natural beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Near Kettle River you hit upon splendid places like Liberty Canyon. For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Kettle River reach the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 40's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Kettle River. Kettle River gets very little rainfall; December is the wettest month with most snow; September is the month with the least moisture.   Kettle River, Orient to Barstow road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 12.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.91524 Longitude: -118.20166 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.78425 Longitude: -118.12508 Paddler input for Kettle River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kettle River, Washington Local climate location: LAURIER 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kettle Falls Best Value Inn, Kettle Falls 13 miles away Comfort Inn Colville, Colville 22 miles away Easy access to shopping, business offices, Lake Roosevelt, golf courses & Keller Museum. Central location for hunting, fishing, skiing & snowmobiling. Pet deposit: 50.00 USD per stay. Pet accommodatio...   All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Kettle River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kettle 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 Spokane, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Spokane, Washington, the metro area neareast to Kettle River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kettle River.   Whitewater Near Kettle River: Sherman Creek, Ferry County , 13 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (turnout to fish hatchery) Sherman Creek, Ferry County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Log Flume interpretive site to Inchelium Road)   Ski Areas Near Kettle River: 49 Degrees North, Washington , 48 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 85 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 109 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 123 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 128 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 137 miles away, 900 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 141 miles away, 810 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 153 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 170 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 175 miles away, 2110 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kettle River: Blue Mooese Rental Cabins, Kettle Falls , 10 miles away H & H Motel, Kettle Falls , 10 miles away Kettle Falls Inn, Kettle Falls , 13 miles away Kettle Falls Best Value Inn, Kettle Falls , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Colville, Colville , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kettle River: Pierre Lake Campground, Stevens County, 3 miles away Kettle River Campground, Ferry County, 7 miles away Whispering Pines RV Resort - Lodging and Campground, Kettle Falls, 8 miles away   National Parks Near Kettle River: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Coulee Dam - WA , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Kettle River