Washington whitewater - Wenatchee River, Northern Cascade Range, Chelan County Chelan county, Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     16.5 miles   The nature scenery of Chelan County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground stretch of Wenatchee River in Chelan County is 16.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state     is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground stretch is one of them. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. The put-in is not too far from Ellensburg, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings   highs in the 70's to Wenatchee River. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Wenatchee River temperatures plunge to the 10's. Wenatchee River is a good spot of normal precipitation; most of the snow falls during January, and the driest month is July. Near Wenatchee River you find magnificent sites like Deadhorse Canyon, and the trees of Leavenworth Ranger District are a magnificent source of shade on hot summer days. So many fun things in the Northern Cascade Range, just mind-boggling. Wenatchee River, Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 16.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.80989 Longitude: -120.71515 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.6762 Longitude: -120.73407 Paddler input for Wenatchee River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wenatchee River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: HOLDEN VILLAGE 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth Aspen Suites at the Icicle Village Resort Leavenworth, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, offers all non-smoking condominium-style suites and vacation rentals in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. Enjoy ... Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth 8 miles away You'll find fun for the entire family at Bavarian Leavenworth's full service resort! Nestled in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the Best Western Icicle Inn is the ideal destination for... Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth 8 miles away The Quality Inn & Suites hotel is located just one mile from the Wenatchee National Forest, which extends along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The hotel is located 100 miles east of Seattle. ...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Wenatchee River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Wenatchee 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 Ellensburg, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ellensburg, Washington, the metro area neareast to Wenatchee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wenatchee River.   Whitewater Near Wenatchee River: Nason River, -blank- County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Merritt to Coles Corner) Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 6 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 9 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.2 miles long (Snow Creek trailhead to Leavenworth Hatchery) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 3.5 miles long (Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek) Peshastin Creek, Chelan County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Highway 97 culvert to Wenatchee River) Ingalls Creek, Chelan County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Ingalls Creek Road to Peshastin Creek) Entiat River, Chelan County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 6.7 miles long (Cottonwood Campground to FR 5605) Nason River, Chelan County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Berne to Merritt) Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class III - 18.6 miles long (Leavenworth to Monitor)   Ski Areas Near Wenatchee River: Mission Ridge, Washington , 31 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 39 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 47 miles away, 900 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 50 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 50 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 64 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 64 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 69 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 83 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 124 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wenatchee River: Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth , 1 miles away Dirty Face Lodge, Leavenworth , 6 miles away Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 8 miles away Der Bear Varian Inn, Leavenworth , 8 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wenatchee River: Fish Pond Campground, Chelan County, 1 miles away Blu Shastin RV Park, Leavenworth, 2 miles away Nason Creek Campground, Chelan County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Wenatchee River: Icicle Trail, Chelan County , 10 miles away, 32.7 hiking miles, 7313 feet elevation difference Snow Lakes Trail, Chelan County , 10 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 3981 feet elevation difference Hunters Trail, Chelan County , 14 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 2937 feet elevation difference Duncan Hill Trail, Chelan County , 15 miles away,  27.2 hiking miles, 5038 feet elevation difference County Line Trail, Chelan County , 16 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference Miller Peak Trail, Kittitas County , 17 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2765 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Wenatchee River