Washington whitewater - Methow River, Northern Cascade Range, Okanogan County Okanogan county, McFarland Creek access to Pateros section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     16.2 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The starting location is a short drive from Wenatchee, as you can see on the road map further down. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The beautiful scenery of Okanogan County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system,     the McFarland Creek access to Pateros stretch is one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The McFarland Creek access to Pateros stretch of Methow River in Washington is 16.2 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Methow River is a location that   is relatively waterless usually; December is the month that gets the most snow; July is the month with the least moisture. Throughout the months of summer at Methow River highs are typically in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Methow River. Methow River, McFarland Creek access to Pateros road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 16.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.15135 Longitude: -120.05588 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.0499 Longitude: -119.90531 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: WINTHROP 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan 13 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 Lod... Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop 25 miles away Sun Mountain Lodge has achieved international acclaim with awards for the hotel, cuisine and wine list. Our greatest compliments, however, come from the guests who return to us again and again. Set on... Rodeway Inn & Suites, Omak 34 miles away Hotel offers excellent rooms and suites. All rooms with FREE UNLIMITED WIRELESS INTERNET, REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE and one king or two queen beds. Rooms with INDVIDUAL WHIRLPOOL BATH TUBS and rooms wit...   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: Methow River, Okanogan County , 9 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Carlton to McFarland Creek access) Chelan River, Chelan County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Lake Chelan to Columbia River) Twisp River, Okanogan County , 22 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Buttermilk Creek to town of Twisp) Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 24 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 8 miles long (Five Mile Bridge to Winthrop) Chewuch River, Okanogan County , 28 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Camp Four to Five Mile Bridge) Entiat River, Chelan County , 28 miles away, Class II+ - 14.5 miles long (Ardenvoir to Columbia River) Methow River, Okanogan County , 29 miles away, Class II(III) - 54 miles long (River Bend Campground to Carlton)   Ski Areas Near Methow River: Echo Valley, Washington , 9 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 14 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 47 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 93 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 104 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 104 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 116 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 119 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 121 miles away, 1500 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 167 miles away, 1851 vertical feet   Hotels Near Methow River: Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan , 13 miles away Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop , 25 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Omak , 34 miles away Omak Inn, Omak , 36 miles away Best Western Peppertree Omak Inn, Omak , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Methow River: Cle Elum River Group Site - Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan, 12 miles away Indian Creek - Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan, 12 miles away Mineral Springs Group - Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan, 12 miles away   Trails Near Methow River: Bluff Lake Trail, Lewis County , 18 miles away,  19 hiking miles, 3531 feet elevation difference Beaver Lake Trail, Okanogan County , 19 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 1877 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Methow River