Washington whitewater - Puyallup River, Pierce County

Pierce county, Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     9 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162 section of Puyallup River in Washington is 9 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162 section is one of them. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so
    if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Great exercise and a chance to spend some
time outdoors have people coming from far and near. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of rain falls here at Puyallup River; most of the rain falls through December; July is when it's the driest.
For the period of the months of summer
 
at Puyallup River temperatures are typically in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are commonly in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Puyallup River.

Puyallup River, Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 28 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.05638
Longitude: -122.2064

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.13666
Longitude: -122.23556

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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup
6 miles away
Welcome to the Best Western Park Plaza Hotel and Event Center in Puyallup Washington! The Best Western Park Plaza is the closest hotel to the Western Washington Fairgrounds which hosts a variety of ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup
6 miles away
Stay Smart in Puyallup!Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express hotel and suites in historic Puyallup, WA, home of the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. The hotel is located just 15 minutes from Tacoma and 3...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner
7 miles away
Welcome to a new Sumner/Puyallup, Washington hotel!The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumner/Puyallup, conveniently located near downtown Sumner, is just a short drive from Tacoma & Seattle. The Sea...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, the metro area neareast to Puyallup River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Puyallup River.
 Whitewater Near Puyallup River:
Carbon River, Pierce County , 4 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (177th St. East to Puyallup River)
Puyallup River, Pierce County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (McMillin to Puyallup)
South Praire Creek, Pierce County , 8 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Lower Burnett to above Carbon River)
Puyallup River, Pierce County , 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron)
White River, Pierce County , 11 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Buckley to Auburn)
Carbon River, Pierce County , 11 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (Fairfax to 177th St. East)
Mashel River, Pierce County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence)
Green River, King County , 13 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Flaming Geyser State Park to 212 Way SE Bridge)
Nisqually River, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River)
South Praire Creek, Pierce County , 17 miles away, Class V - 6.6 miles long (East Fork to Spiketon Road)
 Ski Areas Near Puyallup River:
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 52 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 57 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 58 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 61 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 70 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 90 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 90 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 91 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 91 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 91 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Puyallup River:
Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner , 7 miles away
Best Western Peppertree Auburn Inn, Auburn , 10 miles away
Cedars Inn Auburn, Auburn , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Puyallup River:
Sierra-rainier, Orting, 2 miles away
Meridian Terrace Mobile Manor, Graham, 5 miles away
Rainier View RV Park, Graham, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Puyallup River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 24 miles away
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 67 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Puyallup River:
Hi-Cedars Golf Club, Orting , 1 miles away
High Cedars Golf Club, Orting , 1 miles away
Lipoma Firs Golf Course, Puyallup , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Puyallup River

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