Washington whitewater, Cispus River Lewis county, Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     20.2 miles   This section of Cispus River is 20.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir section is one of many     paddling sections in this river system. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you're coming from Hood River it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, 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 rivers for that around here. The average Washington whitewater rafting or   kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Purcell Mountain Trail is always a delightful adventure, and if you're here you will meet lots of people from nearby Randle. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool things in the Northern Cascade Range. Mount Rainier National Park is a fine site near Cispus River, and you can go for a hike on the Bean Creek Trail. This river is so wonderful. Cispus River, Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir 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 Cispus River.   Whitewater Near Cispus River: Silver Creek, Lewis County, 6 miles away       Class V - 4.5 miles long (Lynx Creek to Mary Kiona Park) Cispus River, Lewis County, 9 miles away       Class III - 20.2 miles long (Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir) Cowlitz River, Lewis County, 9 miles away       Class III - 9 miles long (Cispus River to Riffe Lake) Yellowjacket Creek, Skamania/Lewis County, 10 miles away       Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence) Mineral Creek - North Fork, Lewis County, 13 miles away       Class IV(V) - 6 miles long (Gale to Mineral Creek) McCoy Creek, Lewis County, 14 miles away       Class V - 7.8 miles long (milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek) Muddy River, Skamania County, 16 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork) Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) Cispus River, Lewis County, 17 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge) Quartz Creek, Skamania County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River)   Ski Areas Near Cispus River: White Pass, Washington , 41 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 41 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 56 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 57 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 57 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 58 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 59 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Alpental, Washington , 60 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Stevens Pass, Washington , 75 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 98 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs   Hotels Near Cispus River: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 20 miles away Carson Hot Springs Resort, Carson River Valley , 33 miles away Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 33 miles away GuestHouse Inn Enumclaw, Lincoln , 35 miles away Carson Ridge Private Luxury Ca, Carson River Valley , 37 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cispus River: Maple Grove Resort, Randle, 3 miles away Leonard “Bud” Allen Park/Cowlitz Falls Camp Ground, Glenoma, 4 miles away Cowlitz Falls Campground, Randle, 4 miles away   Trails Near Cispus River: Purcell Mountain Trail, Lewis , 10 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 5050 feet elevation difference Bean Creek Trail, Skamania , 12 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3072 feet elevation difference Big Creek Trail, Lewis , 12 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1356 feet elevation difference Silver Creek Trail, Lewis , 12 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 718 feet elevation difference Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, Skamania , 12 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 382 feet elevation difference Osborne Mountain Trail, Lewis , 12 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 3193 feet elevation difference Pompey Peak Trail, Lewis , 13 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 3836 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Cispus River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 13 miles away Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington , 17 miles away Federation Forest State Park, Washington , 38 miles away Beacon Rock State Park, Washington , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cispus River: Maple Grove RV Resort & Golf Course, Randle , 3 miles away Ironwood Green, Glenoma , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Cispus River Lone Tree Lake, Lewis , 9 miles away Lake Christine, Pierce , 15 miles away