Alaska whitewater, Sanford River Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper gravel bar to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     35 miles   The natural beauty of Alaska and the water flowing gracefully down Sanford River have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. 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. Since you're on this site you are probably into     whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Upper gravel bar to Copper River section is one of them. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The Upper gravel bar to Copper River stretch of Sanford River in Alaska is 35 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: It is very dried out here at Sanford River generally. The month with most of the   rain is July, and the driest of the months is April. High temperatures at Sanford River during the warmest time of the year are in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. Highs throughout the winter are frequently in the 0's while Sanford River night low temperatures during the winter are in the-20's. Sanford River, Upper gravel bar 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 Sanford River.   Whitewater Near Sanford River: Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River) Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Outfitters, Valdez Cordova Borough, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 24 miles away       Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 24 miles away       Class II - 35 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)   Hotels Near Sanford River: Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 12 miles away Aura Borealis Bed And Breakfas, Glennallen , 43 miles away   Campgrounds Near Sanford River: Klutina River Fishcamp Svc, Copper Center, 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Sanford River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 40 miles away