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 Paddler input for Methow River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Methow River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington 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 ...   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 Methow River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Methow 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 Methow River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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