Washington whitewater - Satsop River - West Fork, Olympic Mountains, Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor
county,
FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 33 miles
The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch of Satsop River - West Fork in Washington is 33 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. The put-in location is a short drive from Aberdeen, if you're not familiar with the area there's
a road map further down the page. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.
Briefly about the general area: Satsop River - West Fork regularly gets lots of precipitation; December is the month that gets
the most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime highs at Satsop River - West Fork typically tend to be in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Satsop River - West Fork plunge into the 30's.
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