Washington whitewater - Satsop River - Middle Fork, Olympic Mountains, Mason County Mason county, Baker Creek to road off Kelly Hall Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     1.3 miles   This section of Satsop River - Middle Fork is 1.3 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Aberdeen, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There's camping available near Satsop River - Middle Fork. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking     this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is a very short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The Olympic Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The scenic beauty of Mason County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Satsop River - Middle Fork a relatively wet place; through the month of December you get the most rain around here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   The warmest time of the year at Satsop River - Middle Fork comes with high temperatures in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Satsop River - Middle Fork temperatures dip to the 30's. Satsop River - Middle Fork, Baker Creek to road off Kelly Hall Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 1.3 miles Average Gradient: 115 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.31307 Longitude: -123.4503 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.29772 Longitude: -123.4649 Paddler input for Satsop River - Middle Fork, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Satsop River - Middle Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: ABERDEEN 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - 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... 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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 Aberdeen, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Aberdeen, Washington, the metro area neareast to Satsop River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Satsop River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Satsop River - Middle Fork: Baker Creek, Mason County County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Old Bridge to Middle Satsop) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 2 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Walter Creek to Baker Creek) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason/Grays Harbor County , 4 miles away, Class II - 17.2 miles long (Access off Kelly Hall Road to Tornow Road) Canyon River - Satsop Tributary, Grays Harbor County , 6 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (FR 2260 to Cougar Smith Road) Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 7 miles away, Class IV+ - 4 miles long (FR 23 to FR 2260 Bridge) Vance Creek, Mason County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (FS 2350 to Vance Creek Bridge) Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 8 miles away, Class II - 33 miles long (FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road) Satsop River - East Fork, Mason County , 9 miles away, Class II - 8.2 miles long (Simpson Hatchery to Cook Creek) Wynoochee River, Grays Harbor County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 11.1 miles long (Wynoochee Reservoir to Save Creek) Skokomish River - South Fork, Mason County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 11 miles long (Browns Creek to Vance Creek)   Ski Areas Near Satsop River - Middle Fork: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 32 miles away, 100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 138 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 140 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 141 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 144 miles away, 1500 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 146 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 151 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 151 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 152 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 155 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Satsop River - Middle Fork: Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton , 23 miles away Alderbrook Resort And Spa, Union , 27 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 28 miles away Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 29 miles away Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Satsop River - Middle Fork: Wynoochee Falls Campground, Grays Harbor County, 9 miles away Lake Nahwatzel Resort, Shelton, 10 miles away Brown Creek Campground, Mason County, 11 miles away   National Parks Near Satsop River - Middle Fork: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 35 miles away Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 59 miles away   Lakes Near Satsop River - Middle Fork