Washington whitewater - Mashel River, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County Pierce county, Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     7.5 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Mashel River in Washington is 7.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. Mashel River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence section is the only one. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.     If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. The campgrounds here at Mashel River are pretty good. The beautiful scenery of Pierce County and the water flowing gracefully down Mashel River attract people from near and far. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Not far from Mashel River   you stumble on Point Ohop; Little Mashel Falls is a scenic site to visit while you're at Mashel River. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Mashel River. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are typically in the 40's with temperatures at Mashel River dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Northern Cascade Range. While staying at Mashel River you could always explore Kirkland Pass. The amount of precipitation that falls at Mashel River is close to the national average; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is July. Mashel River, Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 7.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.86729 Longitude: -122.2428 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.8679 Longitude: -122.3493 Paddler input for Mashel River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mashel River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: PUYALLUP 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup 14 miles away This Puyallup, Washington hotel offers a deluxe, European-style breakfast in an elegant atmosphere for travelers visiting the Seattle area. The Best Western Park Plaza is conveniently located near W... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup 14 miles away STAY SMART IN PUYALLUP! Welcome to the The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in historic Puyallup. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mashel River.   Whitewater Near Mashel River: Nisqually River, -blank- County , 3 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River) Little Nisqually River, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 5.7 miles long (Winston Creek to Alder Lake) Nisqually River, Thurston County , 10 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Mashel River to Mckenna) Mineral Creek, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (North Fork to Alder Lake) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 12 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron) Tilton River - North Fork, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (above Tilton confluence) Tilton River, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Morton to Bremer) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (McMillin to Puyallup) Carbon River, Pierce County , 15 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (177th St. East to Puyallup River)   Ski Areas Near Mashel River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 57 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 66 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 66 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 80 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 83 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 83 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 85 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 99 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mashel River: Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup , 14 miles away GuestHouse Royal Coachman Fife, Tacoma , 18 miles away Quality Inn Fife, Fife , 18 miles away Comfort Inn Tacoma, Tacoma , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mashel River: Alder Lake Park, Eatonville, 3 miles away Rainier View RV Park, Graham, 8 miles away Meridian Terrace Mobile Manor, Graham, 10 miles away   National Parks Near Mashel River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mashel River: Tanwax Golf Course, Eatonville , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Mashel River