Washington whitewater - Methow River, Northern Cascade Range, Okanogan County

Okanogan county, River Bend Campground to Carlton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     54 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the River Bend Campground to Carlton section is one of them. 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. The River Bend Campground to Carlton section of Methow River is 54 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure.
The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
Methow River is frequently a rather dried up location; the month with most of the snow is December; July meanwhile is the driest month.
At Methow River through the long summer days highs are
 
in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Through the winter highs are mostly in the 20's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Methow River fall into the 10's.

Methow River, River Bend Campground to Carlton road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 54 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.65157
Longitude: -120.55324

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.24542
Longitude: -120.11759

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Current weather conditions at Methow River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: MAZAMA 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop
6 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
11 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...

Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama
15 miles away
In the early 1940's a local rancher and packer named Jack Wilson built six cabins along the banks of a local creek. Calling his new venture the Early Winter Resort, Wilson created not only one of the ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Methow River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Methow River.
 Whitewater Near Methow River:
Twisp River, Okanogan County , 7 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Buttermilk Creek to town of Twisp)
Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 11 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 8 miles long (Five Mile Bridge to Winthrop)
Lost River, Okanogan County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Drake Creek to Methow River confluence)
Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 15 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Camp Four to Five Mile Bridge)
Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Andrews Camp to Camp Four)
Methow River, Okanogan County , 21 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Carlton to McFarland Creek access)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (FR 5605 to Tommy Creek trailhead)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 27 miles away, Class IV+ - 3 miles long (Lake Creek Campground to National Forest boundary)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 6.7 miles long (Cottonwood Campground to FR 5605)
Methow River, Okanogan County , 29 miles away, Class III - 16.2 miles long (McFarland Creek access to Pateros)
 Ski Areas Near Methow River:
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 29 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 30 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 53 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 75 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 88 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 88 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 93 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 105 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 110 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 165 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Methow River:
Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop , 6 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Winthrop , 11 miles away
Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama , 15 miles away
Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan , 34 miles away
Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth , 43 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Methow River:
Winthrop Koa Kampground, Winthrop, 5 miles away
Rocking Horse Ranch, Winthrop, 5 miles away
War Creek Campground, Okanogan County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Methow River:
Driveway Butte Trail, Okanogan County , 15 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3442 feet elevation difference
Monument Creek Trail, Okanogan County , 17 miles away,  29.8 hiking miles, 4673 feet elevation difference

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