Washington whitewater - Nooksack River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom County

Whatcom county, Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV+     4.9 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Not too many hotels nearby,
    you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to
come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This section of Nooksack River - North Fork is 4.9 miles long and has been rated as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Washington scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Nooksack River - North Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Nooksack River - North Fork mostly tend to be in the 70's while nighttime
 
lows are regularly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while Nooksack River - North Fork nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. Nooksack River - North Fork gets a good deal of water; during the month of November you get the most rain around here, and July on the other hand is the driest.
These mountains rock, just explore all the enjoyable stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. If you want to visit some attention-grabbing stuff, visit Horseshoe Bend, and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is worth a visit.

Nooksack River - North Fork, Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV+
Length: 4.9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.90313
Longitude: -121.87337

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.90173
Longitude: -121.91235

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Current weather conditions at Nooksack River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: CLEARBROOK 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls
13 miles away
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Burlington, Burlington
36 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Burlington, Wa, Burlington
37 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Nooksack River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Nooksack River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Glacier Creek, Whatcom County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack)
Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack, Whatcom County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth)
Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27)
Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 9 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness to Nooksack Falls)
Clearwater River - Middle Fork Nooksack Tributary, Whatcom County , 11 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (to Middle Fork Nooksack tributary)
Nooksack River - Middle Fork, Whatcom County , 14 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Clearwater Creek to Heisters Creek)
Racehorse Creek, Whatcom County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 4.5 miles long (to National Forest Nooksack)
Nooksack River - South Fork, Whatcom/Skagit County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (River Mile 25 to Saxon Road)
Ruth Creek, Whatcom County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 3.5 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness Area to confluence with Nooksack River)
Skookum Creek, Whatcom County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack)
 Ski Areas Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Mt.Baker, Washington , 16 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 74 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 76 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 94 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 109 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 120 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 127 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 134 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 139 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 13 miles away
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Burlington, Burlington , 36 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Burlington, Wa, Burlington , 37 miles away
Best Western Cottontree Inn, Mount Vernon , 37 miles away
Mt. Vernon Days Inn, Mount Vernon , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Nooksack Campground, Whatcom County, 2 miles away
Canyon Creek Campground, Whatcom County, 3 miles away
Shuksan Campground, Whatcom County, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 26 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 26 miles away

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