Washington whitewater, Dosewallips River Jefferson county, Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     5.2 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Shelton, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Dosewallips River in Jefferson County is 5.2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an     afternoon. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. 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. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge section is just one of them. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Whether you're whitewater rafting   or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Going to Dosewallips State Park near Dosewallips River is a great thing to do; during your trip here you'll meet some folks from Brinnon for sure. But wait, there's more exciting stuff to do in the Olympic Mountains. Nothing beats kicking back at Scenic Beach, and nearby you discover the Mount Jupiter Trail which is a great hiking trail. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Maple Beach; a magnificent location like Pleasant Harbor State Park is too good to leave out. Dosewallips River, Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge 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 Dosewallips River.   Whitewater Near Dosewallips River: Duckabush River, Jefferson County, 2 miles away       Class IV - 6.2 miles long (2515 Bridge to Highway 101) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 5.2 miles long (Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Six Mile Bridge to Dosewallips State Park) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County, 6 miles away       Class V+ - 2 miles long (Tunnel Creek to Rainbow Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 3 miles long (Dosewallips Falls to Elkhorn Campground) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County, 9 miles away       Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Campground to fish hatchery) Jefferson Creek, Mason County, 10 miles away       Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma) Dungeness River, Clallam County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground) Dungeness River, Clallam County, 13 miles away       Class III - 5.5 miles long (Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery)   Ski Areas Near Dosewallips River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 35 miles away, 800 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 76 miles away, 1083 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 77 miles away, 1260 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 78 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 9 lifts, 52 runs   Marinas Near Dosewallips River: Pleasant Harbor Marina, Brinnon , 9 miles away Home Port Marina, Brinnon , 9 miles away   Beaches Near Dosewallips River: Maple Beach, Kitsap , 14 miles away Scenic Beach, Kitsap , 14 miles away Miami Beach, Kitsap , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Dosewallips River: Holiday Inn Express & Suites SEQUIM, Sequim , 16 miles away Days Inn & Suites Sequim, Sequim , 16 miles away Red Lion Inn & Suites Sequim, Sequim , 16 miles away Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim , 17 miles away Lost Mountain Lodge, Sequim , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Dosewallips River: Collins, Brinnon, 3 miles away Elkhorn, Lilliwaup, 4 miles away Hamma Hamma, Lilliwaup, 8 miles away   Trails Near Dosewallips River: Mount Jupiter Trail, Jefferson , 3 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 3830 feet elevation difference Deadfall Trail, Clallam , 9 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 1380 feet elevation difference Mount Zion Trail, Clallam , 9 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2262 feet elevation difference Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson , 10 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference Bear Mountain Trail, Clallam , 11 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1626 feet elevation difference Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas , 12 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference Clink Trail, Clallam , 13 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 1670 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Dosewallips River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 35 miles away Pleasant Harbor State Park, Washington , 10 miles away Dosewallips State Park, Washington , 10 miles away Scenic Beach State Park, Washington , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Dosewallips River: Lake Cushman Golf Course, Hoodsport , 18 miles away Skyridge Golf Course & Driving Range, Sequim , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Dosewallips River Upper Elk Lake, Mason , 10 miles away Tenas Lake, Mason , 13 miles away Tarboo Lake, Jefferson , 16 miles away