Washington whitewater - Little Washougal River, Northern Cascade Range, Clark County

Clark county, Boulder Creek to Washougal River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(IV)     6.8 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Boulder Creek to Washougal River section of Little Washougal River in Clark County is 6.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of Clark County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. You might be into
    whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section
is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. 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. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Boulder Creek to Washougal River section is one of them. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful.

Briefly about the general area:
Little Washougal
 
River gets lots of water; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Through the months of summer highs here at Little Washougal River reach the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Little Washougal River.

Little Washougal River, Boulder Creek to Washougal River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(IV)
Length: 6.8 miles
Average Gradient: 78 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.67647
Longitude: -122.32651

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.60801
Longitude: -122.34433

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Current weather conditions at Little Washougal River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: BATTLE GROUND 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Gresham-Troutdale, Or, Troutdale
6 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Troutdale
6 miles away
Gateway to National Scenic Columbia River Gorge. Easy driving distance to Multnomah Falls, Rooster Rock State Park, Multnomah Greyhound Park, Lewis and Clark State Park and Crown Point Observatory. Ea...

Best Value Inn - Troutdale, Troutdale
6 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn of Troutdale, OR is a two-story property located 17 miles east of Portland. This Inn offers 55 guestrooms each with satellite TV and air-conditioning. The Inn is connected ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington, the metro area neareast to Little Washougal River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Washougal River.
 Whitewater Near Little Washougal River:
Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Highway 140 to Washougal)
Washougal River - North Fork, Skamania County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mile 7 to Washougal River)
Rock Creek - Lewis drainage, Clark County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River)
Copper Creek, Skamania/Clark County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.1 miles long (road's end to East Fork Lewis)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 9 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (Rock Creek to Moulton Falls Park)
Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County , 10 miles away, Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Green Fork to Sunset Falls)
Bull Run, Clackamas County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 13 miles away, Class III+(V) - 11.5 miles long (Moulton Falls to Lewisville Park)
 Ski Areas Near Little Washougal River:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 46 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 49 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 81 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 86 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 91 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 101 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 106 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Little Washougal River:
Sundial Beach, Multnomah County , 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Little Washougal River:
Holiday Inn Express Gresham-Troutdale, Or, Troutdale , 6 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Troutdale , 6 miles away
Best Value Inn - Troutdale, Troutdale , 6 miles away
East Portland/Gresham Travelodge, Troutdale , 8 miles away
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Troutdale , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Washougal River:
Jones Creek Campground, Clark County, 2 miles away
Cold Creek Campground, Clark County, 6 miles away
Sandy Riverfront RV Resort, Troutdale, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Little Washougal River:
Washougal Trail, Skamania County , 16 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2131 feet elevation difference
Horseshoe Ridge Trail, Skamania County , 19 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference
Green Leaf Trail, Skamania County , 20 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 727 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Little Washougal River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 58 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Washougal River

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