Washington whitewater - Yellowjacket Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania/Lewis County Skamania/Lewis county, Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5.2 miles   The Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence stretch of Yellowjacket Creek in Washington is 5.2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other sections to paddle along Yellowjacket Creek than the Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence section. This stretch is mid     length, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The scenic beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water beats anything. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: Yellowjacket Creek is a wet spot that gets a lot of precipitation; most of the rain falls during December while July is regularly the driest month. Have a great hiking adventure along the Pompey Peak Trail. High temperatures at Yellowjacket Creek during   the summertime months are in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Yellowjacket Creek tend to be in the 30's. Yellowjacket Creek, Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 5.2 miles Average Gradient: 78 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.39021 Longitude: -121.82898 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.43246 Longitude: -121.83999 Paddler input for Yellowjacket Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yellowjacket Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: GLENOMA 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yellowjacket Creek.   Whitewater Near Yellowjacket Creek: Cispus River, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge) McCoy Creek, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class V - 7.8 miles long (milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground) Cispus River, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class III - 20.2 miles long (Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir) Silver Creek, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Lynx Creek to Mary Kiona Park) Cispus River, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 5.9 miles long (Adams Fork to FR 23 Bridge) Quartz Creek, Skamania County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 3.4 miles long (FR 88 to Quartz Creek) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Twin Falls to FR 88) Skate Creek, Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road)   Ski Areas Near Yellowjacket Creek: White Pass, Washington , 33 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 35 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 50 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 52 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 53 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 53 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 56 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 57 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 72 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 95 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yellowjacket Creek: Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 34 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 35 miles away Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks , 36 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 36 miles away Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 38 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yellowjacket Creek: Pole Patch Campground, Skamania County, 5 miles away Maple Leaf Campground, Lewis County, 6 miles away Naco West, Randle, 7 miles away   Trails Near Yellowjacket Creek: Pompey Peak Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 3836 feet elevation difference Klickitat Trail, Lewis County , 7 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference Purcell Mountain Trail, Lewis County , 7 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 5050 feet elevation difference Davis Mountain Trail, Lewis County , 9 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 3121 feet elevation difference Willame Trail, Lewis County , 9 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 921 feet elevation difference Dry Creek Trail, Lewis County , 10 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 5447 feet elevation difference Silver Creek Trail, Lewis County , 12 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 718 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Yellowjacket Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Yellowjacket Creek