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 short drive from Port Angeles, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Jefferson County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This stretch of Queets River in Washington is 9.3 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but     if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch stretch is the only paddling stretch along Queets River. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Queets River gets a large amount of water; most of the rain falls through December, and the driest   month of the year is August. The warmest time of the year at Queets River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. For the period of the wintertime highs are commonly in the 40's while Queets River night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 30's. 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 ... Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks 22 miles away On Scenic Highway 101 in the Olympic Peninsula, close to the HOH Rainforest, Kalaloch Beaches, Rialto Beach, Cape Flattery, Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, Sol Duc Hot Springs, Makah Museum, Ozette Wil...   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 Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks , 22 miles away Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 28 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, 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