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   This stretch of Wenatchee River in Chelan County is 16.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Ellensburg, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and     kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground section is one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Near Wenatchee River you come across great sites like Deadhorse   Canyon, and nearby you'll hit upon a wooded neighborhood called Leavenworth Ranger District. Through the summertime highs here at Wenatchee River get into the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Wenatchee River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Wenatchee River is a good location of normal rain; January is the wettest month with most snow, and July is when it's the driest. But wait, there's more amusing stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. 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. 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... Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth 8 miles away * Gold medal Award Winning Property * Weekly Rates available for a limited time * Beautiful scenery reminiscent of the Swiss Alps * Two blocks to the Authentic Bavarian Village * Old World Charm, Qua... 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 Wenatchee, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, 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, 2250 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 39 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 47 miles away, 900 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 50 miles away, 2280 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 Apex Mountain, British Columbia , 95 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wenatchee River: Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 8 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth , 8 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 8 miles away Bavarian Ritz, Leavenworth , 8 miles away Adventure Inn, 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