Washington whitewater - Ohanepecosh River, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County Lewis county, Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     4.7 miles   This section of Ohanepecosh River in Washington is 4.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,     either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground section is the only paddling section along Ohanepecosh River. 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. The wonderful Lewis County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Ohanepecosh River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; throughout the month of January you get the most snow around here, and the driest month is July. High temperatures at Ohanepecosh   River during the summer months are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Ohanepecosh River temperatures dip to the 20's. A spree to Grant Purcell Falls will fill your soul with tremendous feelings, and Ayance Canyon is nearby, and is a nice place. Now, you may believe that's heaps but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Don't leave Ohanepecosh River without first paying a visit to Ohanapecosh Hot Springs, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Backbone Ridge Trail. Ohanepecosh River, Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 4.7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.73696 Longitude: -121.56665 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.6778 Longitude: -121.58463 Paddler input for Ohanepecosh River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ohanepecosh River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: LONGMIRE RAINIER NPS 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Governor Hotel, Olympia 33 miles away Situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Olympia, The Governor Hotel overlooks both Capitol Lake and Sylvester Park.... Kings Value Inn - Enumclaw, Wa, Enumclaw 35 miles away Kings Valu Inn **Free Wireless Internet - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - In-Room Coffee - Quality Rooms** Kings Valu Inn is the complete home away from home for your traveling convenience. Stay for a day, a ... Mt. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ohanepecosh River.   Whitewater Near Ohanepecosh River: Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) Summit Creek, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) Chinook Creek, Pierce County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats) Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) Butter Creek, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) Johnson Creek, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12) Skate Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) Cispus River, Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Goat Creek to FR 2160) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground)   Ski Areas Near Ohanepecosh River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 13 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 13 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 35 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 36 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 51 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 61 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 65 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 66 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 86 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ohanepecosh River: The Governor Hotel, Olympia , 33 miles away Kings Value Inn - Enumclaw, Wa, Enumclaw , 35 miles away Mt. View Inn, Buckley , 38 miles away Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 43 miles away Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 43 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ohanepecosh River: Ohanapecosh Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away Hatchery RV Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away Palisades Campground, Lewis County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Ohanepecosh River: Backbone Ridge Trail, Lewis County , 2 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1833 feet elevation difference Three Peaks Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 1240 feet elevation difference Packwood Lake Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 384 feet elevation difference Sheep Lake Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 3905 feet elevation difference Boundary Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 2508 feet elevation difference Tatoosh Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  16.4 hiking miles, 5829 feet elevation difference Five Thousand Thirty Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Ohanepecosh River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 28 miles away   Lakes Near Ohanepecosh River