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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The scenic beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Copper Creek to Rockport section of Skagit River in Skagit County is 16.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have     you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. There's camping available near Skagit River. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Skagit River a pretty wet site; November is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Summertime at Skagit River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Skagit River are in the 30's.   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 BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Skagit River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington 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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All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Skagit River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Skagit 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 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Skagit River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Snowater Condos, Maple Falls , 45 miles away Mt. Baker Rim-Cabins & Chalets, Maple Falls , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Skagit River: Clark's Skagit River Resort, Rockport, 2 miles away Marblemount Ranger Station, Marblemount, 2 miles away Alpine RV Park, Marblemount, 4 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