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

Okanogan county, Carlton to McFarland Creek access section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     9.5 miles
  If you're coming from Wenatchee it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Methow River is 9.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is one of a small number of paddling sections
    in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Okanogan County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. On this
section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. 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 is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
Methow River is a location that is rather dried out typically; December
 
is the wettest month with most snow, and July is when it's the driest.
During the warm days of summer highs here at Methow River reach the 80's while nighttime lows are generally in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Methow River tend to be in the 10's.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 9.5 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.24542
Longitude: -120.11759

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.15135
Longitude: -120.05588

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Current weather conditions at Methow River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: WINTHROP 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americas Best Value Inn-Winthrop, Winthrop
14 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...

Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop
17 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...

Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan
17 miles away
Welcome to the Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, located on beautiful Lake Chelan. Enjoy beach and park frontage, with basketball and volleyball, from our property. The Best Western Lakeside Lodge...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Methow River.
 Whitewater Near Methow River:
Methow River, Okanogan County , 9 miles away, Class III - 16.2 miles long (McFarland Creek access to Pateros)
Twisp River, Okanogan County , 13 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Buttermilk Creek to town of Twisp)
Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 16 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 8 miles long (Five Mile Bridge to Winthrop)
Chelan River, Chelan County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Lake Chelan to Columbia River)
Methow River, Okanogan County , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 54 miles long (River Bend Campground to Carlton)
Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 21 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Camp Four to Five Mile Bridge)
Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Andrews Camp to Camp Four)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 27 miles away, Class II+ - 14.5 miles long (Ardenvoir to Columbia River)
 Ski Areas Near Methow River:
Echo Valley, Washington , 12 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 15 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 47 miles away, 2250 vertical feet
Apex Mountain, British Columbia , 56 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Mount Baldy, British Columbia , 73 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stevens Pass, Washington , 86 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 99 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 99 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Methow River:
Americas Best Value Inn-Winthrop, Winthrop , 14 miles away
Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop , 17 miles away
Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan , 17 miles away
Comfort Suites Wenatchee, Wenatchee , 38 miles away
Holiday Inn Express WENATCHEE, Wenatchee , 38 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Methow River:
Foggy Dew Campground, Okanogan County, 7 miles away
Sportsman Motel, Twisp, 8 miles away
Poison Creek Campground, Okanogan County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Methow River:
Bluff Lake Trail, Lewis County , 15 miles away,  19 hiking miles, 3531 feet elevation difference
Pearrygin Trail, Okanogan County , 18 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference
Cathedral Driveway, Okanogan County , 18 miles away,  9.6 hiking miles, 1569 feet elevation difference
South Fork Trail, Okanogan County , 19 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 1150 feet elevation difference
Shrew Creek Trail, Okanogan County , 19 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2639 feet elevation difference

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