Washington whitewater, Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack Whatcom county, Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack in Whatcom County is 4.5 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on     this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier   SpringSouth section is one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: There are plenty of people from Deming here at Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack. All through the summertime at Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack temperatures are usually in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack, Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth 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 Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack.   Whitewater Near Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack: Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack, Whatcom County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27) Glacier Creek, Whatcom County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack) Racehorse Creek, Whatcom County, 6 miles away       Class V+ - 4.5 miles long (to National Forest Nooksack) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County, 7 miles away       Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground) Clearwater River - Middle Fork Nooksack Tributary, Whatcom County, 7 miles away       Class V - 1.9 miles long (to Middle Fork Nooksack tributary) Nooksack River - Middle Fork, Whatcom County, 9 miles away       Class V - 4.5 miles long (Clearwater Creek to Heisters Creek) Nooksack River - South Fork, Whatcom/Skagit County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (River Mile 25 to Saxon Road) Skookum Creek, Whatcom County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County, 16 miles away       Class V - 4 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness to Nooksack Falls)   Ski Areas Near Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack: Mt.Baker, Washington , 22 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 8 lifts, 38 runs Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 70 miles away, 1083 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Stevens Pass, Washington , 73 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs Alpental, Washington , 77 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 79 miles away, 1260 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 79 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia , 87 miles away, 5280 foot drop, 33 lifts, 200 runs Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 87 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 9 lifts, 52 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 97 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs   Hotels Near Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack: Fairfield Inn & Suites Burlington, Burlington , 32 miles away Candlewood Suites BURLINGTON, Burlington , 33 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Burlington, Burlington , 33 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites BURLINGTON, Burlington , 33 miles away Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn And Convention Center, Mount Vernon , 33 miles away   Campgrounds Near Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack: Canyon Creek Campground, Whatcom County, 3 miles away Glacier Creek Sno-Park, Deming, 4 miles away Douglas Fir - Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests, Mountlake Terrace, 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 23 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 23 miles away Rockport State Park, Washington , 32 miles away Larrabee State Park, Washington , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack: Baker's Edge Golf Course, Maple Falls , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack Damfino Lakes, Whatcom , 12 miles away Blue Lake, Whatcom , 18 miles away