Washington whitewater - Lewis River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Cowlitz County Cowlitz county, FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This section of Lewis River - North Fork in Washington is 4.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or     kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir section is just one of many. The beautiful scenery of Cowlitz County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: So many entertaining things to do here in the Northern Cascade Range, too fine to be true. High temperatures at Lewis River - North Fork throughout the summer are in the 70's;   the nighttime is fairly chillier of course, commonly in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Lewis River - North Fork. Eagle Cliffs is a glorious location to pop by while in the area, and what would a spot like Lewis River - North Fork be without out of the ordinary close by traits like Point 3670. Lewis River - North Fork gets lots of water; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month is July. Lewis River - North Fork, FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 26 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.07166 Longitude: -121.94167 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.04805 Longitude: -122.06306 Paddler input for Lewis River - North Fork, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lewis River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: COUGAR 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 19 miles away Skamania Lodge is located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge just 45 minutes from Portland International Airport. Discover all the luxuries of this Pacific Northwest style resort, including 18-hole... Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson 19 miles away Welcome to the Rodeway Inn, a Stevenson hotel near the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center. 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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 Lewis River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lewis River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Lewis River - North Fork: Muddy River, Skamania County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork) Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) Rush Creek, Skamania County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) Wind River, Skamania County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 3.4 miles long (Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road) Wind River, Skamania County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Ranger Station Close to Stabler to High Bridge) Wind River, Skamania County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 7.2 miles long (Mineral Springs to Stabler) Trout Creek, Skamania County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.3 miles long (FR 43 to Wind River) Rock Creek - Columbia River Tributary, Klickitat County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Steep Creek to Rayan-Allen Bridge) Siouxon Creek, Clark County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Calamity Creek to Yale Reservoir) Quartz Creek, Skamania County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River)   Ski Areas Near Lewis River - North Fork: Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 40 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 40 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 42 miles away, 2777 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 51 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 56 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 76 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 77 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 80 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 93 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lewis River - North Fork: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 19 miles away Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 19 miles away Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks , 20 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 20 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lewis River - North Fork: Curly Creek Campground, Skamania County, 2 miles away Swift Forest Campground, Skamania County, 3 miles away Observation Berryfield Campground, Skamania County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Lewis River - North Fork: Muddy River Trail, Skamania County , 6 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference Wildcat Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference Smith Creek Butte Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1525 feet elevation difference Paradise Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1390 feet elevation difference Observation Peak Trail, Skamania County , 8 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference Lava Butte Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference Bean Creek Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3072 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Lewis River - North Fork: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 33 miles away