Washington whitewater - Satsop River - Middle Fork, Olympic Mountains, Mason County

Mason county, Walter Creek to Baker Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(IV)     6.5 miles
  This stretch of Satsop River - Middle Fork is 6.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water have people coming here. If you're coming from Shelton it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Walter Creek to Baker Creek stretch is just one of many. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop
    paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere,
so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summer here at Satsop River - Middle Fork, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's; during
 
summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Satsop River - Middle Fork. Satsop River - Middle Fork is a wet location that gets a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is December, and July on the other hand is the driest.

Satsop River - Middle Fork, Walter Creek to Baker Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(IV)
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 69 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.3909
Longitude: -123.44539

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.31307
Longitude: -123.4503

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Current weather conditions at Satsop River - Middle Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: ABERDEEN 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma
17 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Elma, WA - Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns and Suite...

Super 8 Shelton, Shelton
23 miles away
The Super 8 of Shelton is conveniently located just off Hwy. 101 and Wallace Kneeland Blvd. Property features 39 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Interior Corridors, Ref...

Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union
25 miles away
The spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and of Hood canal glistening waters and surrounding landscape of Evergreen and Cedar Trees remain the same the canal is pristine water is world renowned f...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Satsop River - Middle Fork.
 Whitewater Near Satsop River - Middle Fork:
Baker Creek, Mason County County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Old Bridge to Middle Satsop)
Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Baker Creek to road off Kelly Hall Road)
Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason/Grays Harbor County , 6 miles away, Class II - 17.2 miles long (Access off Kelly Hall Road to Tornow Road)
Vance Creek, Mason County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (FS 2350 to Vance Creek Bridge)
Canyon River - Satsop Tributary, Grays Harbor County , 8 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (FR 2260 to Cougar Smith Road)
Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 4 miles long (FR 23 to FR 2260 Bridge)
Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 10 miles away, Class II - 33 miles long (FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road)
Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5.6 miles long (Seven Stream to Staircase)
Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Staircase to Lake Cushman)
Satsop River - East Fork, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class II - 8.2 miles long (Simpson Hatchery to Cook Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Satsop River - Middle Fork:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 30 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 97 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 99 miles away, 1260 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Satsop River - Middle Fork:
Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma , 17 miles away
Super 8 Shelton, Shelton , 23 miles away
Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union , 25 miles away
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 28 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Satsop River - Middle Fork:
Wynoochee Falls Campground, Grays Harbor County, 8 miles away
Brown Creek Campground, Mason County, 9 miles away
Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Shelton, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Satsop River - Middle Fork:
Skyline Trail, Jefferson County , 19 miles away,  52.4 hiking miles, 5309 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Satsop River - Middle Fork:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 33 miles away
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 61 miles away
 Lakes Near Satsop River - Middle Fork

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