Alaska whitewater, Twentymile River Anchorage county, Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The beautiful scenery of Alaska and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. 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. If you hurry you can run     this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camping stuff too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The beauty of the Chugach Mountains is a great plus for this river. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The put-in location is a short drive from Anchorage, as you can see on the road map further down. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Chugach National   Forest is a good site to stop at, and hey, Gotta ski right? Alyeska is a wonderful place to do that. But wait, there's more enjoyable things to do in the Chugach Mountains. Summertime highs at Twentymile River mostly tend to be in the 60's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Twentymile River. Twentymile River is a rather wet place typically with lots of rain. Most of the rain falls all through October, and the driest month is May. Twentymile River, Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm 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 Twentymile River.   Whitewater Near Twentymile River: Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage Borough, 4 miles away       Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm) Twentymile River, Anchorage Borough, 7 miles away       Class -blank- - 20 miles long (Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm) Whitewater Outfitter - Borealis River Guides, Anchorage Borough, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Ouzel Expeditions, Anchorage Borough, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Anchorage Whitewater, Anchorage Borough, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Adventure Guides, Anchorage Borough, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Nellie Juan River, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 23 miles away       Class V - 20 miles long (Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay) Wolverine Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 25 miles away       Class V - 8 miles long (Upper River to Matanuska River) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 27 miles away       Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 30 miles away       Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)   Ski Areas Near Twentymile River: Alyeska, Alaska , 16 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 55 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 60 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Twentymile River: Whittier Harbor, Whittier , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Twentymile River: The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 15 miles away Alaska Garden Gate B&B, Palmer , 29 miles away Hatcher Pass Bed And Breakfast, Palmer , 29 miles away Alaska Garden Gate B B And Cot, Palmer , 35 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 39 miles away   Campgrounds Near Twentymile River: Beaver Pond Campground, Anchorage County, 3 miles away Portage Valley RV Park and Cabin Rentals, Portage, 4 miles away   Trails Near Twentymile River: Crow Pass Trail, Anchorage , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Twentymile River: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 46 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 65 miles away Chugach National Forest, Alaska , 8 miles away Chugach State Park, Alaska , 33 miles away