Alaska whitewater, Tazlina River Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Tazlina Lake to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     45 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The nature scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Tazlina Lake to Copper River section of Tazlina River in Alaska is 45 miles long and has been rated as a class II+(III) section     by American Whitewater. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Tazlina Lake to Copper River section is one of them. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: There is a good hiking trail in close proximity   to Tazlina River called the Klutina Lake Trail. Through the warm months at Tazlina River temperatures are typically in the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 40's. During the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 0's, and nighttime lows all through the winter for Tazlina River tend to be in the-20's. Around Tazlina River you don’t get a lot of precipitation. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is April. Tazlina River, Tazlina Lake 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 Tazlina River.   Whitewater Near Tazlina River: Klutina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 11 miles away       Class III - 28 miles long (Klutina Lake to Richardson Highway Bridge at Copper Center) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 25 miles away       Class III+ - 12 miles long (Tsina Glacier to Tsina Lodge on Richardson Highway) Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough, 25 miles away       Class V+ - 41 miles long (Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake) Tazlina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 30 miles away       Class II+(III) - 45 miles long (Tazlina Lake to Copper River)   Hotels Near Tazlina River: Aura Borealis Bed And Breakfas, Glennallen , 27 miles away Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 47 miles away Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 47 miles away Totem Inn, Valdez , 47 miles away Mountain Sky Hotel And Suites, Valdez , 47 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tazlina River: Northern Nights Campground, Glennallen, 13 miles away Tolsona wilderness Campground, Glennallen, 13 miles away Moose Horn RV Park, Glennallen, 20 miles away   Trails Near Tazlina River: Klutina Lake Trail, Valdez-Cordova , 9 miles away Klutina Lake Trail, Valdez-Cordova , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Tazlina River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 31 miles away   Lakes Near Tazlina River Crosswind Lake, Valdez-Cordova , 17 miles away