Alaska whitewater, Campbell Creek Anchorage county, Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.5 miles   The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Anchorage Borough and the water flowing gracefully down Campbell Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. For all you camping     people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area stretch of Campbell Creek in Anchorage Borough is 2.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Anchorage, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly   about the general area: If you're here, you might as well go to Campbell Creek Canyon, and if you want to hit the beach, Patricks Beach (not official) is in the vicinity. Going for a hike on the Bull Rock Trail is always a great adventure. Really perfect skiing awaits you at Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, and don't miss out on a spree to Katmai National Park & Preserve since you're here. Campbell Creek is a place with many visitors from Fort Richardson. Summertime at Campbell Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. Campbell Creek, Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Campbell Creek.   Whitewater Near Campbell Creek: Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough, 2 miles away       Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area) Whitewater Outfitter - Alpacka Rafts, Anchorage Borough, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Alaska Whitewater, Anchorage Borough, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough, 7 miles away       Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Military Stretch) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 9 miles away       Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Alaska Downstream, Anchorage Borough, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Bird Creek, -blank- Borough, 20 miles away       Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm) Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Outdoor Center, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 20 miles away       Class V+ - 6.75 miles long (Close to Hatcher Pass to lower Willow Creek)   Ski Areas Near Campbell Creek: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 2 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 5 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Alyeska, Alaska , 40 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs   Marinas Near Campbell Creek: Big Lake Powersports & Marine, Big Lake , 16 miles away Burkeshore Marina, Big Lake , 17 miles away   Beaches Near Campbell Creek: Patricks Beach (not official), Anchorage , 7 miles away   Hotels Near Campbell Creek: SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake, Anchorage , 9 miles away Aptel Studio Hotel, Anchorage , 10 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Are, Eagle River , 10 miles away Alaskan European B And B, Anchorage , 12 miles away Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown, Anchorage , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Campbell Creek: Centennial and Lions Campground, Anchorage, 3 miles away Hidden Heaven RV Park, Eagle River, 9 miles away Eagle Rising Resort and RV Campground, Hope, 9 miles away   Trails Near Campbell Creek: Bull Rock Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 10 miles away Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Campbell Creek: Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 10 miles away Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK , 37 miles away Chugach State Park, Alaska , 26 miles away Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, Alaska , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Campbell Creek: Russian Jack Springs, Anchorage , 8 miles away Eagle River Golf Center, Eagle River , 9 miles away Anchorage Golf Course, Anchorage , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Campbell Creek Lake Hideaway, Anchorage , 5 miles away Goose Lake, Anchorage , 10 miles away Lower Fire Lake, Anchorage , 11 miles away