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

Whatcom county, Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     8 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. If you're coming from Mount Vernon-Anacortes it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Whatcom County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater paddling here in the
    Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27 stretch of Nooksack River - North Fork is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section
by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Nooksack River - North Fork. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27 section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summer months at Nooksack River - North Fork highs are frequently in the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows through the winter for Nooksack River - North Fork tend to be in the 30's.
A great deal of rainfall falls at Nooksack River - North Fork; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is mostly the driest month.

Nooksack River - North Fork, Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 53 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.90173
Longitude: -121.91235

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.92047
Longitude: -122.06216

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Current weather conditions at Nooksack River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: CLEARBROOK 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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:
Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack, Whatcom County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth)
Glacier Creek, Whatcom County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack)
Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 7 miles away, Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground)
Clearwater River - Middle Fork Nooksack Tributary, Whatcom County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (to Middle Fork Nooksack tributary)
Racehorse Creek, Whatcom County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 4.5 miles long (to National Forest Nooksack)
Nooksack River - Middle Fork, Whatcom County , 9 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Clearwater Creek to Heisters Creek)
Nooksack River - South Fork, Whatcom/Skagit County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (River Mile 25 to Saxon Road)
Skookum Creek, Whatcom County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack)
Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 15 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness to Nooksack Falls)
Day Creek, Skagit County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River)
 Ski Areas Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Mt.Baker, Washington , 23 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 70 miles away, 1083 vertical feet
Stevens Pass, Washington , 73 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 77 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 78 miles away, 1260 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 79 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia , 86 miles away, 5280 vertical feet
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 86 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 96 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Glacier Springs Vacation Prop., Maple Falls , 6 miles away
Snowline Condos, Maple Falls , 6 miles away
Snowline Cabins, Maple Falls , 6 miles away
Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 6 miles away
Mt. Baker Rim-Cabins & Chalets, Maple Falls , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Canyon Creek Campground, Whatcom County, 4 miles away
Nooksack Campground, Whatcom County, 9 miles away
Riverview Park, Acme, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Nooksack River - North Fork:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 22 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 22 miles away

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