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
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Port Angeles, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Jefferson County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch stretch is the only paddling stretch along Queets River. This section of Queets River is 9.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. 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. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great
experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months here at Queets River, high temperatures mostly reach the 70's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's.
 
During the wintertime highs are mostly in the 40's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Queets River tend to be in the 30's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Queets River a wet place; the wettest month of the year is commonly December, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is August.

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

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Current weather conditions at Queets River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: FORKS 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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, 800 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

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