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 wonderful Washington scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this
    state are less manageable. 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. The Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground section of Klickitat River in Washington is 21 miles long and has been determined
by American Whitewater to be a class III+ section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months at Klickitat River highs are mostly in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's while Klickitat River
 
night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Indian Ford Springs is a great local attraction; Rock Springs is a gorgeous site to explore while you're at Klickitat River.
These mountains rock, just explore all the exciting things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Klickitat River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily December, that's the one that snows the most; July is the month with the least moisture.

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

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Current weather conditions at Klickitat River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: MOUNT ADAMS RANGER STN 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 68 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 70 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Stevens Pass, Washington , 80 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 82 miles away, 2250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Klickitat River:
Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 20 miles away
Super 8 Motel - The Dalles OR, The Dalles , 20 miles away
Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge, The Dalles , 21 miles away
Celilo Inn, 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

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