Washington whitewater - Tshletshy River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Headwaters to Queets Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     20 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Washington you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The Headwaters to Queets Campground stretch of Tshletshy River in Jefferson County is 20 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. If you're coming from Port Angeles it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Olympic Mountains scenery is wonderful. There are campgrounds     quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This is the only paddling section along Tshletshy River. The nature scenery of Jefferson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Tshletshy River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's mostly   in the 40's. All through the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's while Tshletshy River nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. The high level of precipitation makes Tshletshy River a reasonably wet site; December is the month that gets the most rain while August is mostly the driest month. Tshletshy River, Headwaters to Queets Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 20 miles Average Gradient: 143 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.60619 Longitude: -123.74128 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.62746 Longitude: -124.01581 Paddler input for Tshletshy River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tshletshy River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: FORKS 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault 7 miles away Come visit, and let us share this amazing place with you. at the lodge, on the shore of beautiful lake quinault, you will find outstanding dining and an abundance of activities.. from lawn games like ... Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 21 miles away Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ... Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Hoquiam 30 miles away Renovated in Sept, 2008, 64 room hotel located just 15-20 minutes away from the popular Ocean Shore Beaches, opposite to the grocery store and walking distance to restaurants and businesses. Four mil...   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 Tshletshy River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tshletshy 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 Port Angeles, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Tshletshy River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tshletshy River.   Whitewater Near Tshletshy River: Sam's River, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (500 Bridge to Queets Campground) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (North Fork to FR 21 Bridge) Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground) Quinault River, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (Cannings Creek to South Shore Road access) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (FR 21 Bridge to Q-1800 Bridge) Humptulips River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.5 miles long (FR 2204 bridge to FR 2203 access) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground) Solleks River, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Sollecks Bridge to Clearwater Campground) Queets River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch) Humptulips River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 14 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (FR 2203 access to Donkey Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Tshletshy River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 30 miles away, 800 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 95 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 99 miles away, 1260 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tshletshy River: Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 7 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 21 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Hoquiam , 30 miles away Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 30 miles away Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tshletshy River: July Creek Campground, Grays Harbor County, 6 miles away Gatton Creek Campground, Grays Harbor County, 7 miles away Rain Forest Resort Village, Quinault, 7 miles away   Trails Near Tshletshy River: Hoh River Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away,  31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County , 13 miles away,  29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference Soleduck Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away,  15.4 hiking miles, 3468 feet elevation difference Lovers Lane, Clallam County , 16 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference Skyline Trail, Jefferson County , 16 miles away,  52.4 hiking miles, 5309 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Tshletshy River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 32 miles away Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 67 miles away