Washington whitewater - Queets River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     9.3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. This section of Queets River in Washington is 9.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be     a class II section. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The put-in is not too far from Port Angeles, as you can see on the road map further down. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The river winds through the Olympic Mountains and you get great scenery. The Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch section is the only paddling section along Queets River. Briefly about the general area: Queets River is a wet place that gets a good deal of rainfall; through December this area sees the most rain while August is commonly the driest month. Through the days of summer highs here at Queets River reach the 70's while night   lows are frequently in the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's with temperatures at Queets River dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Queets River, Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 9.3 miles Average Gradient: 17 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.62746 Longitude: -124.01581 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.57306 Longitude: -124.13946 Paddler input for Queets River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Queets River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: FORKS 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault 17 miles away Come visit, and let us share this amazing place with you. at the lodge, on the shore of beautiful lake quinault, you will find outstanding dining and an abundance of activities.. from lawn games like ... Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 22 miles away Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ... Kalaloch Lodge, Forks 28 miles away We sit on a 50 foot high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We have a variety of cabins housing from 2 to 8 persons. Some units have kitchens.. others have fireplaces or wood-burning stoves.. some h...   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 Queets River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Queets River, 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 Port Angeles, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Queets River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Queets River.   Whitewater Near Queets River: Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (FR 21 Bridge to Q-1800 Bridge) Stequaleho River, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 4 miles long (C-1066 Road to Clearwater Campground) Solleks River, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Sollecks Bridge to Clearwater Campground) Salmon River, Jefferson/Grays Harbor County , 4 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8.2 miles long (West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross Bridge) Snahapish River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (C-2700 Bridge to Clearwater River) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (North Fork to FR 21 Bridge) Sam's River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (500 Bridge to Queets Campground) Christmas Creek, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 4 miles long (C2400 bridge to Clearwater River)   Ski Areas Near Queets River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 42 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 177 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 183 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 183 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 184 miles away, 1100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 191 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 192 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 193 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 195 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 197 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Queets River: Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 17 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 22 miles away Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 28 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 28 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Queets River: Queets Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away Upper Clearwater Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away Yahoo Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Queets River: Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 12 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 15 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Queets River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 44 miles away Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 68 miles away