Washington whitewater - McCoy Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County Lewis county, milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     7.8 miles   The milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek section of McCoy Creek in Lewis County is 7.8 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are no other sections to paddle along McCoy Creek than the milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek section. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The wonderful Washington     scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: McCoy Creek gets much water; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is July. High temperatures at McCoy Creek all through the summer months are in the 70's while nighttime lows are typically in the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to McCoy Creek.   McCoy Creek, milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 7.8 miles Average Gradient: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.2803 Longitude: -121.80951 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.3925 Longitude: -121.8256 Paddler input for McCoy Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at McCoy Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: GLENOMA 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 32 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... Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks 33 miles away Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Columbia River Gorge at this Cascade Locks hotel. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near McCoy Creek.   Whitewater Near McCoy Creek: Yellowjacket Creek, Skamania/Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence) Cispus River, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge) Quartz Creek, Skamania County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 3.4 miles long (FR 88 to Quartz Creek) Cispus River, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 5.9 miles long (Adams Fork to FR 23 Bridge) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Twin Falls to FR 88) Cispus River, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class III - 20.2 miles long (Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir) Silver Creek, Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Lynx Creek to Mary Kiona Park) Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039)   Ski Areas Near McCoy Creek: White Pass, Washington , 33 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 37 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 49 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 49 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 50 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 58 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 59 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 74 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 92 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near McCoy Creek: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 32 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 33 miles away Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River , 35 miles away Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville , 35 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near McCoy Creek: Pole Patch Campground, Skamania County, 6 miles away Maple Leaf Campground, Lewis County, 10 miles away Lower Falls Campground, Skamania County, 10 miles away   Trails Near McCoy Creek: Klickitat Trail, Lewis County , 9 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference Pompey Peak Trail, Lewis County , 9 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 3836 feet elevation difference Purcell Mountain Trail, Lewis County , 11 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 5050 feet elevation difference Table Mountain Trail, Skamania County , 11 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2007 feet elevation difference Davis Mountain Trail, Lewis County , 12 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 3121 feet elevation difference Dry Creek Trail, Lewis County , 12 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 5447 feet elevation difference Wildcat Trail, Skamania County , 12 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near McCoy Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 22 miles away   Lakes Near McCoy Creek