Oregon whitewater, Nehalem River Columbia county, Vernonia to Birkenfeld section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     25.9 miles   The Vernonia to Birkenfeld section of Nehalem River in Oregon is 25.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. There are     so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Vernonia to Birkenfeld section is just one of many. If you're coming from Longview-Kelso it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections   here are not safe for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Jones Beach in the vicinity of Nehalem River is always a good idea, and if you're going to from Clatskanie, you won't be the only one. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors amusing things the Coast Ranges has to offer. If you want to hit the beach, Westport Beach is in close proximity. A good deal of precipitation falls at Nehalem River. Nehalem River, Vernonia to Birkenfeld 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 Nehalem River.   Whitewater Near Nehalem River: Rock Creek, Columbia County, 5 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 12.2 miles long (Keasey to mouth) Nehalem River, Columbia County, 6 miles away       Class I(II) - 25.9 miles long (Vernonia to Birkenfeld) Nehalem River, Columbia County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Upper Nehalem to Vernonia) Wilson River - Devil's Lake Fork, Tillamook County, 17 miles away       Class IV - 4.6 miles long (Six miles West of Glenwood to main stem Wilson) Germany Creek, Cowlitz County, 19 miles away       Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road) Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County, 20 miles away       Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork) Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County, 20 miles away       Class II-III+ - 11 miles long (North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery) Coal Creek, Cowlitz County, 21 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.) Jordan Creek, Tillamook County, 23 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River) Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County, 24 miles away       Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River)   Marinas Near Nehalem River: Elochman Slough Marina, Cathlamet , 16 miles away   Beaches Near Nehalem River: Jones Beach, Columbia , 11 miles away Westport Beach, Clatsop , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Nehalem River: The Villa At Little Cape Horn, Cathlamet , 16 miles away Travelodge Forest Grove Hillsboro, Forest Grove , 23 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Forest Grove , 23 miles away Best Western University Inn & Suites, Forest Grove , 23 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Longview, Longview , 25 miles away   Campgrounds Near Nehalem River: Vernonia Airport Park, Vernonia, 4 miles away Cedar Ridge, Vernonia, 5 miles away Anderson City Park, Vernonia, 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Nehalem River: Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 41 miles away Bald Peak State Park, Oregon , 29 miles away Saddle Mountain State Park, Oregon , 30 miles away Rainbow Falls State Park, Washington , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nehalem River: Vernonia Golf Club, Vernonia , 4 miles away Skyline Golf Course, Cathlamet , 15 miles away Quail Valley Golf Course, Banks , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Nehalem River Fishhawk Lake, Clatsop , 9 miles away