Washington whitewater - Klickitat River, Northern Cascade Range, Klickitat County Klickitat county, Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     21 miles   The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground stretch of Klickitat River in Klickitat County is 21 miles long and has been rated as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. The Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground stretch is one of     many paddling stretches in this river system. 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. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The nature scenery of Klickitat County and the water flowing gracefully down Klickitat River attract people from near and far. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: At Klickitat River during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 40's. For the period of the wintertime highs are mostly in the 30's; night lows in the 20's for Klickitat River. Yep, outdoors enjoyable things   truly is bountiful here in the Northern Cascade Range. The high level of precipitation makes Klickitat River a rather wet site; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A tour to Indian Ford Springs will fill your soul with good feelings, and do put some time aside to spend at Rock Springs since you're here at Klickitat River. Klickitat River, Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 21 miles Average Gradient: 53 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.1261 Longitude: -121.28964 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.93654 Longitude: -121.11895 Paddler input for Klickitat River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Klickitat River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: MOUNT ADAMS RANGER STN 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles 20 miles away Cousins Country Inn Features 93 deluxe units with parking in front of units. There is an on site restaurant and saloon. Seasonal heated outdoor pool. Indoor Jacuzzi. Complimentary passes to The Dalles... The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles 20 miles away Located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Minutes from Fort Dalles Rodeo windsurfing the Dalles Dam and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Convenient to Mt. Hood Multnomah Falls. We offer Supe... The Dalles Inn, The Dalles 21 miles away Visitors to The Dalles Inn will enjoy staying in the Historic Downtown District of The Dalles. An ideal location in the Columbia River Gorge with easy access to windsurfing, Mt. Hood, waterfall trail...   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 Klickitat River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Klickitat 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 City of The Dalles, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of City of The Dalles, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Klickitat River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Klickitat River.   Whitewater Near Klickitat River: Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 8 miles away, Class II - 16.2 miles long (Leidl Campground to Klickitat Springs) Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Klickitat Springs to Fishing Access) Canyon Creek - Klickitat drainage, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Soda Springs Road to Little Klickitat) Swale Creek, Klickitat County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Harris Road to Wahkiacus) Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Fishing Access on Highway 142 to Columbia River) Little Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.7 miles long (Olsen Road to Klickitat River) Rattlesnake Creek, Klickitat County , 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3 miles long (mile 3 to White Salmon) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.1 miles long (Warner Road Bridge to Green Truss Bridge) Trout Lake Creek, Skamania/Klickitat County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.8 miles long (Trout Lake to White Salmon River) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 22 miles away, Class V - 4.9 miles long (Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners)   Ski Areas Near Klickitat River: White Pass, Washington , 32 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 46 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 47 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 49 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 52 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 68 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 70 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 80 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 82 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Klickitat River: Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 20 miles away The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles , 20 miles away The Dalles Inn, The Dalles , 21 miles away Comfort Inn The Dalles, The Dalles , 21 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Klickitat River: Outlet Creek Campground, Klickitat County, 1 miles away Blue Jay Campground, Yakima County, 7 miles away Stout Campground, Yakima County, 8 miles away   National Parks Near Klickitat River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 63 miles away   Lakes Near Klickitat River