Washington whitewater - Lost River, Northern Cascade Range, Okanogan County Okanogan county, Drake Creek to Methow River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     12 miles   The natural beauty of Okanogan County and the water flowing gracefully down Lost River attract people from near and far. The Drake Creek to Methow River confluence section of Lost River in Washington is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better     not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. The Drake Creek to Methow River confluence section is the only paddling section along Lost River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Lost River you can take a hike along the Monument Creek Trail. Not much rain falls here at Lost River; December is the wettest month with most snow, and July on the other hand is the driest. For the duration of the summertime   months highs here at Lost River reach the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and night lows during the winter for Lost River tend to be in the 10's. Lost River, Drake Creek to Methow River confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 12 miles Average Gradient: 96 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.8011 Longitude: -120.38058 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.65516 Longitude: -120.50654 Paddler input for Lost River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lost River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: MAZAMA 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop 18 miles away Sun Mountain Lodge has achieved international acclaim with awards for the hotel, guest room cuisine and wine list. Our greatest compliments, however, come from the guests who return to us again and ag... Americas Best Value Inn-Winthrop, Winthrop 22 miles away Conveniently tucked away in the heart of the scenic Methow Valley, Americas Best Value Inn is a cozy Inn with spacious and comfortable King and Double bed guestrooms. Some rooms are adorned with tower... Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan 49 miles away Welcome to the Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, located on beautiful Lake Chelan. Enjoy beach and park frontage, with basketball and volleyball, from our property. The Best Western Lakeside Lodge...   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 Lost River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lost 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 Wenatchee, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Lost River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lost River.   Whitewater Near Lost River: Methow River, Okanogan County , 15 miles away, Class II(III) - 54 miles long (River Bend Campground to Carlton) Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 20 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 8 miles long (Five Mile Bridge to Winthrop) Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 20 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Camp Four to Five Mile Bridge) Twisp River, Okanogan County , 22 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Buttermilk Creek to town of Twisp) Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Andrews Camp to Camp Four) Stehekin River, Chelan County , 28 miles away, Class II(IV) - 10 miles long (Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan) Canyon Creek - Skagit Tributary, Whatcom County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Slate Creek to Granite Creek) Granite Creek, Skagit/whatcom County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.6 miles long (Highway 20 to Beebe Creek)   Ski Areas Near Lost River: Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 40 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 45 miles away, 900 vertical feet Apex Mountain, British Columbia , 48 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 66 miles away, 2250 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 75 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 84 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mount Baldy, British Columbia , 86 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 90 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 90 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lost River: Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop , 18 miles away Americas Best Value Inn-Winthrop, Winthrop , 22 miles away Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan , 49 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lost River: Gate Creek Campground, Okanogan County, 5 miles away Early Winters Campground, Okanogan County, 6 miles away Ballard Campground, Okanogan County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Lost River: Monument Creek Trail, Okanogan County , 4 miles away,  29.8 hiking miles, 4673 feet elevation difference Driveway Butte Trail, Okanogan County , 8 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3442 feet elevation difference Boundary Trail, Okanogan County , 11 miles away, 18.9 hiking miles, 3809 feet elevation difference West Fork Methow Trail, Okanogan County , 14 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 1890 feet elevation difference