Washington whitewater - Skagit River, Northern Cascade Range, Skagit County

Skagit county, Copper Creek to Rockport section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     16.4 miles
  The scenic beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch of Skagit River in Washington is 16.4 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. There's camping available near
    Skagit River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. 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. The Copper Creek to Rockport section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Skagit River through the summer months are in the 70's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Skagit River. Skagit River is a wet spot that gets a good deal of rain; November is when you get the most rain here; July is when it's the driest.
 

Skagit River, Copper Creek to Rockport road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 16.4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.59109
Longitude: -121.37281

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.4846
Longitude: -121.5946

Paddler input for Skagit River, Washington:


On Saturday 11-14-09 we floated from Marblemount to Rockport on an eagle float. The river was at 6200cc on the Newhalem river gauge. It was a fabulous float. Snow on the hill tops with gold trees below. We saw 54 eagles, they are coming! - Lori
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Current weather conditions at Skagit River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: CONCRETE PPL FISH STN 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 Skagit River.
 Whitewater Near Skagit River:
Illabot Creek, Skagit County , 5 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Rockport-Cascade Road)
Bacon Creek, Whatcom/Skagit County , 6 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 6 miles long (Falls Creek to Skagit River confluence)
Cascade River, Skagit County , 9 miles away, Class V - 8.1 miles long (Marble Creek Campground to Bridge Close to Skagit confluence)
Baker River, Whatcom County , 11 miles away, Class II - 2.7 miles long (North Cascades National Park to Baker Lake)
Sauk River, Snohomish/Skagit County , 11 miles away, Class II - 14.6 miles long (Darrington to Sauk River Park)
Jackman River, Skagit County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (mile 6 to mile 1)
Skagit River, Whatcom County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8.9 miles long (Goodell Creek to Copper Creek)
Cascade River, Skagit County , 15 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground)
Sauk River, Snohomish County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Darrington)
Sauk River, Snohomish County , 16 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7 miles long (Whitechuck River to Clear Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Skagit River:
Mt.Baker, Washington , 19 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stevens Pass, Washington , 41 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 50 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 52 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 73 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 87 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 94 miles away, 2250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Skagit River:
Glacier Springs Vacation Prop., Maple Falls , 45 miles away
Snowline Condos, Maple Falls , 45 miles away
Snowline Cabins, Maple Falls , 45 miles away
Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 45 miles away
Mt. Baker Rim-Cabins & Chalets, Maple Falls , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Skagit River:
Marblemount Ranger Station, Marblemount, 2 miles away
Alpine RV Park, Marblemount, 4 miles away
Cascade Island Campground I, Skagit County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Skagit River:
Hidden Lake Trail, Skagit County , 19 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2693 feet elevation difference
Finney Peak Trail, Skagit County , 20 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2658 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Skagit River:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 48 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 48 miles away

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