Washington whitewater, Dungeness River Clallam county, Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     5.5 miles   If you're coming from Shelton it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Dungeness River is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Clallam County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons     enough to come here and paddle. The Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Olympic Mountains scenery is wonderful. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve   in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Here at Dungeness River you'll probably meet some folks from Sequim, and places like Sequim Bay State Park are good to explore. Yeah, come up here to the Olympic Mountains for a good time. While you're here at Dungeness River you can take a hike along the Clink Trail, and on a great day you can take a hike along the Tubal Cain Mine Trail. This is a great river. Through the warmest time of the year here at Dungeness River, high temperatures typically get into the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Dungeness River, Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery 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 Dungeness River.   Whitewater Near Dungeness River: Dungeness River, Clallam County, 1 miles away       Class III - 5.5 miles long (Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery) Dungeness River, Clallam County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground) Gray Wolf River, Clallam County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 3 miles long (Dosewallips Falls to Elkhorn Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 5.2 miles long (Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County, 15 miles away       Class V+ - 2 miles long (Tunnel Creek to Rainbow Campground) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Six Mile Bridge to Dosewallips State Park) Duckabush River, Jefferson County, 16 miles away       Class IV - 6.2 miles long (2515 Bridge to Highway 101) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County, 18 miles away       Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Campground to fish hatchery) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County, 19 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge)   Ski Areas Near Dungeness River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 27 miles away, 800 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 64 miles away, 1260 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 64 miles away, 1083 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 65 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 9 lifts, 52 runs Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia , 98 miles away, 5280 foot drop, 33 lifts, 200 runs   Hotels Near Dungeness River: Quality Inn & Suites At Olympic National Park, Sequim , 4 miles away Lost Mountain Lodge, Sequim , 4 miles away Econo Lodge Sequim, Sequim , 4 miles away Red Lion Inn & Suites Sequim, Sequim , 4 miles away Days Inn & Suites Sequim, Sequim , 4 miles away   Campgrounds Near Dungeness River: Dungeness Forks Campground, Clallam County, 1 miles away East Crossing Campground, Clallam County, 2 miles away Sequim West RV Park, Sequim, 4 miles away   Trails Near Dungeness River: Clink Trail, Clallam , 1 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 1670 feet elevation difference Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson , 4 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference Baldy Trail, Clallam , 5 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 5411 feet elevation difference Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas , 6 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference Bear Mountain Trail, Clallam , 6 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1626 feet elevation difference Mount Zion Trail, Clallam , 10 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2262 feet elevation difference Deadfall Trail, Clallam , 11 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 1380 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Dungeness River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 27 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 70 miles away Sequim Bay State Park, Washington , 7 miles away Dosewallips State Park, Washington , 21 miles away Pleasant Harbor State Park, Washington , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Dungeness River: Skyridge Golf Course & Driving Range, Sequim , 6 miles away Dungeness Golf Course, Sequim , 6 miles away Maple Lane Inn & Golf Club, Livermore , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Dungeness River Claywood Lake, Jefferson , 19 miles away Tarboo Lake, Jefferson , 19 miles away