Washington whitewater - Naselle River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Pacific County

Pacific county, Quarry to Brock Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V+)     5 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Astoria, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Pacific County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Washington you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy
    a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. This is the only paddling stretch along Naselle River - North Fork. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section of Naselle
River - North Fork in Washington is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV(V+) section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good places for that around here. The Olympic Mountains scenery is wonderful. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Naselle River - North Fork a wet location; the month with most of
 
the rain is December while July is typically the driest month.
The warmest time of the year at Naselle River - North Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 60's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are mostly in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Naselle River - North Fork.

Naselle River - North Fork, Quarry to Brock Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V+)
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.46346
Longitude: -123.69019

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.42036
Longitude: -123.71404

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Current weather conditions at Naselle River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: HOQUIAM FAA AP 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites Columbia River, Astoria
14 miles away
Located on beautiful Columbia River. Views of river and mountains available. River front trolley. Close to shopping and restaurants. FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN ALL ROOMS. So not request roll aways. D...

Astoria Rivershore Motel, Astoria
15 miles away
The Astoria Rivershore Motel is located a half mile east of the Astoria Megler Bridge on Highway 30. We have 42 clean and comfortable rooms at affordable rates. Our rooms are an excellent value, offer...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Astoria, Astoria
16 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Astoria is located in the heart of historic Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. Set on the banks of the Columbia River, the Hol...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Astoria, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Naselle River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Naselle River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Naselle River - North Fork:
Grays River, Wahkiakum County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 5.2 miles long (South Fork Grays to Highway 4)
Chehalis River - West Fork, Lewis County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River)
Chehalis River, Lewis County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 11.8 miles long (West Fork to Pe Ell)
Chehalis River, Lewis County , 29 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Pe Ell to Doty)
Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County , 29 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River)
Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County , 30 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11 miles long (North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery)
 Ski Areas Near Naselle River - North Fork:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 74 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 145 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 147 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 150 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 153 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 156 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 159 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 160 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 164 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 165 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Naselle River - North Fork:
Comfort Suites Columbia River, Astoria , 14 miles away
Astoria Rivershore Motel, Astoria , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Astoria, Astoria , 16 miles away
Cannery Pier Hotel, Astoria , 16 miles away
Red Lion Inn Astoria, Astoria , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Naselle River - North Fork:
Lewis-pacific Swiss Society, Lebam, 12 miles away
Raymond RV Park, Raymond, 12 miles away
Timberland Village, Raymond, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Naselle River - North Fork:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 15 miles away

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