Washington whitewater - Nisqually River, Northern Cascade Range, unknown County La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.9 miles   This stretch of Nisqually River in unknown County is 1.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The scenic beauty of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Nisqually River beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. When you're paddling down     a Northern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. The campgrounds here at Nisqually River are pretty good. The La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Nisqually River; the wettest month of the year is generally December, that's the one that rains the most, and July meanwhile is the driest month. At Nisqually River through the summertime   months highs are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and night lows during the winter for Nisqually River tend to be in the 30's. Nisqually River, La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1.9 miles Average Gradient: 153 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.81012 Longitude: -122.30127 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.84461 Longitude: -122.37054 Paddler input for Nisqually River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nisqually River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: PUYALLUP 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup 16 miles away Stay Smart in Puyallup!Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express hotel and suites in historic Puyallup, WA, home of the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nisqually River.   Whitewater Near Nisqually River: Mashel River, Pierce County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence) Little Nisqually River, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class IV+ - 5.7 miles long (Winston Creek to Alder Lake) Nisqually River, Thurston County , 8 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Mashel River to Mckenna) Tilton River - North Fork, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (above Tilton confluence) Mineral Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (North Fork to Alder Lake) Tilton River, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Morton to Bremer) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 15 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162) Tilton River, Lewis County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Bremer to Ike Kinswa State Park) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron) Mineral Creek - North Fork, Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class IV(V) - 6 miles long (Gale to Mineral Creek)   Ski Areas Near Nisqually River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 60 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 66 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 69 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 69 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 83 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 83 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 83 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 85 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 98 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nisqually River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup , 16 miles away Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup , 16 miles away Econo Lodge Tacoma, Tacoma , 19 miles away Comfort Inn Tacoma, Tacoma , 19 miles away Rodeway Inn Tacoma, Tacoma , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nisqually River: Alder Lake Park, Eatonville, 3 miles away Rainbow RV Resort, Eatonville, 7 miles away Camp Lakeview, Graham, 8 miles away   National Parks Near Nisqually River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nisqually River: Tanwax Golf Course, Eatonville , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Nisqually River