Washington whitewater - Lyre River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, to Lyre River Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     3 miles   The to Lyre River Campground section of Lyre River in Clallam County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Clallam County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. The Olympic     Mountains scenery is wonderful. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Lyre River are pretty good. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Washington you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. If you're coming from Port Angeles it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This is the only paddling section along Lyre River. Briefly about the general area: Lyre River gets much water; most of the rain falls all through November, and the   driest month is July. High temperatures at Lyre River during the months of summer are in the 70's, and all through the night it cools down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Lyre River. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Olympic Mountains. There are plenty of folks from Port Angeles here at Lyre River, and if the weather is pleasant, you can go for a hike along the Pyramid Mountain Trail. Do schedule some time to take a look at Low Point next to Lyre River if you have a chance; the Aurora Trail is a glorious hiking trail nearby. This river is a great place to visit. Lyre River, to Lyre River Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 113 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.11456 Longitude: -123.82264 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.15112 Longitude: -123.83239 Paddler input for Lyre River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lyre River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: SAPPHO 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 11 miles away Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ... Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles 27 miles away Below the mountains, above the harbor, Quality Inn is located on the bluff overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Hotel is within close proximity of the ... Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles 27 miles away Guestroom renovations were completed in May 2006. The Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles has been setting the standard for Olympic Peninsula hospitality for over 30 years. Situated on the shores of Hollywood...   Olympic Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Lyre River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lyre 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 Port Angeles, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Lyre River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lyre River.   Whitewater Near Lyre River: Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge) Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County , 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 11 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 15 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground) Elwha River, Clallam County , 17 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground) Elwha River, Clallam County , 18 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) Elwha River, Clallam County , 21 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) Hoh River, Jefferson County , 23 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow)   Ski Areas Near Lyre River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 23 miles away, 800 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 73 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 78 miles away, 1260 vertical feet Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 83 miles away, 1083 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lyre River: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 11 miles away Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 27 miles away Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 27 miles away Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 29 miles away Super 8 Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lyre River: Lyre River Park, Port Angeles, 1 miles away Log Cabin Resort and Trailer, Port Angeles, 3 miles away Whiskey Creek Beach, Port Angeles, 3 miles away   Trails Near Lyre River: Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 3 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference Aurora Trail, Clallam County , 5 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference Lovers Lane, Clallam County , 8 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference Soleduck Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  15.4 hiking miles, 3468 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Lyre River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 22 miles away   Lakes Near Lyre River