Alaska whitewater, Kotsina River Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper Kotsina to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     42 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Alaska you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The beautiful scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A stretch of     this length does require some preparations, so it looks like you will be camping out. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There's camping available near Kotsina River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch of Kotsina River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 42 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. The Wrangell Mountains scenery is wonderful. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly   about the general area: All through the summer at Kotsina River temperatures are generally in the 60's while overnight lows are usually in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are typically in the 0's, and overnight lows all through the winter for Kotsina River tend to be in the-20's. Not much rainfall falls here at Kotsina River. During the month of July you get the most rain around here, and April is the month with the least moisture. Kotsina River, Upper Kotsina to Copper 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 Kotsina River.   Whitewater Near Kotsina River: Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 6 miles away       Class III - 8.5 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) Cheshnina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 7 miles away       Class III+ - 23 miles long (Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge) Kotsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 23 miles away       Class V+ - 42 miles long (Upper Kotsina to Copper River) Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 24 miles away       Class II - 115 miles long (Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska) Bremner River, -blank- Borough, 25 miles away       Class I-III+ - 42 miles long (to Copper River) Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 25 miles away       Class II - 125 miles long (Copper Glacier to Gulkana River) Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 25 miles away       Class IV+ - 19 miles long (Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road) Gilahina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 26 miles away       Class III - 7.5 miles long (McCarthy Road) Drop Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 27 miles away       Class II - 19 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River) Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 28 miles away       Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River)