Washington whitewater - Olequa Creek, Olympic Mountains, Lewis County Lewis county, Annonen Road to Cowlitz River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     6.5 miles   The wonderful Washington scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section of Olequa Creek in Lewis County is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+ section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are no other stretches to paddle along Olequa Creek than the     Annonen Road to Cowlitz River stretch. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The river winds through the Olympic Mountains and you get great scenery. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The starting point is not too far from Centralia, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Olequa Creek mostly tend to be in the 70's, and through the night it cools down   to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Olequa Creek. Lots of rainfall falls at Olequa Creek; most of the rain falls during December; the driest month is July. Olequa Creek, Annonen Road to Cowlitz River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 6.5 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.41529 Longitude: -122.96708 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.37076 Longitude: -122.94037 Paddler input for Olequa Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Olequa Creek, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: OAKVILLE 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn - Kelso, Kelso 12 miles away Centrally located between Kelso and Longview, the Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodations. We have 78 guest rooms, 20 of which are fully equipped kitchen... Best Western Park Place Inn & Suites, Chehalis 12 miles away The Best Western Park Place Inn & Suites is equipped to make both the business and leisure traveler feel right at home. The hotel is conveniently located close to museums and ball parks such as the Ve... Econo Lodge Kelso, Kelso 12 miles away The Econo Lodge Kelso is conveniently located off I-5 with easy access to downtown Kelso, Longview and the industrial/manufacturing area. Our guests will enjoy our complimentary Continental Breakfast ...   Olympic Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Olequa Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Olequa Creek, Washington. Find a whitewater outfitter in Washington Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Centralia, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Centralia, Washington, the metro area neareast to Olequa Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Olequa Creek.   Whitewater Near Olequa Creek: Coal Creek, Cowlitz County , 10 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.) Toutle River, Cowlitz County , 12 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge) Germany Creek, Cowlitz County , 14 miles away, Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road) Goble Creek, Cowlitz County , 18 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (North Fork and Main Fork) Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (salmon hatchery to Blue Creek access) Chehalis River, Lewis County , 20 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Falls to Meeskill) Toutle River - North Fork, Cowlitz County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Green River to South Fork confluence) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek) Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County , 22 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River) Coweeman River, Cowlitz County , 23 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.3 miles long (Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek)   Ski Areas Near Olequa Creek: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 85 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 98 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 100 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 102 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 104 miles away, 500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 105 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 109 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 117 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 117 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 121 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Olequa Creek: Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn - Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Best Western Park Place Inn & Suites, Chehalis , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Red Lion Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Kelso Super 8 Motel, Kelso , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Olequa Creek: Exit 57 RV Park and Mini Storage, Toledo, 4 miles away River Oaks RV Park, Toledo, 4 miles away Cedar's RV Park, Castle Rock, 6 miles away   National Parks Near Olequa Creek: Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 61 miles away Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 69 miles away