Washington whitewater - Nooksack River - South Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom/Skagit County

Whatcom/Skagit county, River Mile 25 to Saxon Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     12 miles
  The scenic beauty of Whatcom/Skagit County and the water flowing gracefully down Nooksack River - South Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You
    can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The River Mile 25 to Saxon Road section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here.
There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The River Mile 25 to Saxon Road section of Nooksack River - South Fork is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section.

Briefly about the general area:
Lyman Pass is near Nooksack River
 
- South Fork and is positively a tremendous site to stop by. Nooksack River - South Fork is a wet site that gets a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually November, that's the one that rains the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
For the duration of the summertime at Nooksack River - South Fork temperatures are usually in the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Nooksack River - South Fork temperatures plunge to the 30's.

Nooksack River - South Fork, River Mile 25 to Saxon Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 12 miles
Average Gradient: 37 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.60001
Longitude: -122.01792

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.67006
Longitude: -122.14309

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Current weather conditions at Nooksack River - South Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: CLEARBROOK 8 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 - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Nooksack River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Nooksack River - South Fork:
Skookum Creek, Whatcom County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack)
Nooksack River - Middle Fork, Whatcom County , 6 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Clearwater Creek to Heisters Creek)
Clearwater River - Middle Fork Nooksack Tributary, Whatcom County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (to Middle Fork Nooksack tributary)
Day Creek, Skagit County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River)
Racehorse Creek, Whatcom County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 4.5 miles long (to National Forest Nooksack)
Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 4.4 miles long (Lake Cavanaugh Road to Pilchuck Creek Campsite)
Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27)
Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack, Whatcom County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth)
Glacier Creek, Whatcom County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack)
Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Pilchuck Creek Campsite to Highway 9 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Nooksack River - South Fork:
Mt.Baker, Washington , 31 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 71 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 73 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 88 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 103 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 104 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 131 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 144 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 150 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Nooksack River - South Fork:
Glacier Springs Vacation Prop., Maple Falls , 13 miles away
Snowline Cabins, Maple Falls , 13 miles away
Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 13 miles away
Mt. Baker Area BNB, Maple Falls , 13 miles away
Mt. Baker Rim-Cabins & Chalets, Maple Falls , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nooksack River - South Fork:
Riverview Park, Acme, 9 miles away
Skagit River woods, Concrete, 14 miles away
Leisure Time Resorts-america, Concrete, 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Nooksack River - South Fork:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 9 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Nooksack River - South Fork

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