Washington whitewater - Skokomish River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Mason County Mason county, Staircase to Lake Cushman section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     1.5 miles   The wonderful Washington scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Skokomish River - North Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that     a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Staircase to Lake Cushman section of Skokomish River - North Fork in Mason County is 1.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Staircase Rapids while you're   here at Skokomish River - North Fork; a brilliant spot close by is Bear Gulch. Summertime highs at Skokomish River - North Fork frequently tend to be in the 70's while nighttime lows are usually in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Skokomish River - North Fork drop into the 30's. Skokomish River - North Fork gets lots of water; through December this area sees the most rain; July is when it's the driest. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Olympic Mountains. Skokomish River - North Fork, Staircase to Lake Cushman road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 1.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.5213 Longitude: -123.33553 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.50231 Longitude: -123.3146 Paddler input for Skokomish River - North Fork, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Skokomish River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: ABERDEEN 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton 19 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 20 miles away After nearly two years of elaborate renovation, Alderbrook Resort & Spa is open! Only the spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains, Hood Canal's glistening waters, and surrounding landscape of Alder,... Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim 28 miles away Perched on a 50' bluff at the edge of Dungeness Bay with our own private beach, the Juan de Fuca Cottages offer spectacular views of the Dungeness Spit, the New Dungeness Lighthouse, the Strait of Jua...   Olympic Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Skokomish River - North Fork, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Skokomish River - North Fork, 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 Shelton, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Shelton, Washington, the metro area neareast to Skokomish River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Skokomish River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 5.6 miles long (Seven Stream to Staircase) Skokomish River - South Fork, Mason County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 11 miles long (Browns Creek to Vance Creek) Vance Creek, Mason County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (FS 2350 to Vance Creek Bridge) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Walter Creek to Baker Creek) Baker Creek, Mason County County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Old Bridge to Middle Satsop) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Baker Creek to road off Kelly Hall Road) Jefferson Creek, Mason County , 14 miles away, Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge) Quinault River, Jefferson County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek)   Ski Areas Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 131 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 131 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 131 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 132 miles away, 1100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 140 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 141 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 150 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 151 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 153 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton , 19 miles away Alderbrook Resort And Spa, Union , 20 miles away Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim , 28 miles away Best Western Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles , 28 miles away Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Staircase Campground, Mason County, 0 miles away Brown Creek Campground, Mason County, 5 miles away Lake Cushman Resort, Hoodsport, 9 miles away   National Parks Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 28 miles away   Lakes Near Skokomish River - North Fork