Alaska whitewater, Copper River Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Copper Glacier to Gulkana River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     125 miles   The nature scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the water flowing gracefully down Copper River attract people from near and far. The Copper Glacier to Gulkana River section of Copper River is 125 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. A good workout     and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so it looks like   you will be camping out. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the months of summer at Copper River temperatures are commonly in the 60's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are usually in the 0's, and overnight lows at Copper River throughout the wintertime typically drop into the-20's. Copper River gets very little rain. The wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is April. Copper River, Copper Glacier to Gulkana River 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 Copper River.   Whitewater Near Copper River: Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 10 miles away       Class II - 35 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River) Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 12 miles away       Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 14 miles away       Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River) Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 16 miles away       Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River) Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Outfitters, Valdez Cordova Borough, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 26 miles away       Class II - 115 miles long (Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska)   Hotels Near Copper River: Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Copper River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 54 miles away