Washington whitewater - Puyallup River, Pierce County

Pierce county, McMillin to Puyallup section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     6.1 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
    This section of Puyallup River in Washington is 6.1 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some
quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
A trip to Puyallup River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Wildwood Spring. At Puyallup River during the summer months highs are in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Puyallup River.
Puyallup River is a good place of typical precipitation; the month with most of the rain is December, and July is the month with the least moisture.
 

Puyallup River, McMillin to Puyallup road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 6.1 miles
Average Gradient: 12 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.14083
Longitude: -122.23445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.20277
Longitude: -122.29056

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Current weather conditions at Puyallup River, Washington
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Local climate location: PUYALLUP 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup
3 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), Puyallup
3 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
3 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington
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:
Puyallup River, Pierce County , 5 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162)
Carbon River, Pierce County , 7 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (177th St. East to Puyallup River)
South Praire Creek, Pierce County , 11 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Lower Burnett to above Carbon River)
White River, Pierce County , 13 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Buckley to Auburn)
Green River, King County , 14 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Flaming Geyser State Park to 212 Way SE Bridge)
Puyallup River, Pierce County , 14 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron)
Mashel River, Pierce County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence)
Carbon River, Pierce County , 15 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (Fairfax to 177th St. East)
Duwamish River, King County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 0.1 miles long (King County Park behind Boeing)
Nisqually River, -blank- County , 17 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River)
 Ski Areas Near Puyallup River:
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 56 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 59 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 60 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 65 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stevens Pass, Washington , 71 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 89 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 94 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 94 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 95 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 95 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Puyallup River:
Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PUYALLUP (TACOMA AREA), Puyallup , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner , 3 miles away
Best Western Peppertree Auburn Inn, Auburn , 6 miles away
Super 8 Federal Way, Federal Way , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Puyallup River:
River Road RV, Puyallup, 5 miles away
Meridian Terrace Mobile Manor, Graham, 5 miles away
Elmwood Mobile Home Park, Puyallup, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Puyallup River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 28 miles away
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 64 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Puyallup River:
Sumner City Golf Course, Sumner , 3 miles away
Lake Tapps Island Golf Course, Sumner , 3 miles away
Hi-Cedars Golf Club, Orting , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Puyallup River

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