Washington whitewater, Kalama River Cowlitz county, Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     2.5 miles   The nature scenery of Cowlitz County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The starting location is a short drive from Longview-Kelso, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Kalama River in Washington is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national     average, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whether you're whitewater   rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly about the general area: This is a popular place for folks from Kalama, and on a beautiful day you can go to Lyons Beach. Take a hike on the Georges Peak Trail, and time spent at Goble Beach is always splendid. At this river you will always have a good time. A trip to Lower Kalama River Falls will fill your soul with great feelings; when you're here it's always fun to take a look at Seaquest State Park. Summertime highs at Kalama River mostly tend to be in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. Kalama River, Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek 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 Kalama River.   Whitewater Near Kalama River: Kalama River, Cowlitz County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek) Goble Creek, Cowlitz County, 5 miles away       Class III - 2.4 miles long (North Fork and Main Fork) Kalama River, Cowlitz County, 9 miles away       Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Gobar Creek to Lower Kalama Falls) Coweeman River, Cowlitz County, 13 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 11.3 miles long (Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek) Toutle River, Cowlitz County, 15 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County, 18 miles away       Class II - 3 miles long (Lewisville Park to Daybreak Park) Toutle River - North Fork, Cowlitz County, 20 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Green River to South Fork confluence) Cedar Creek, Clark County, 21 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Amboy to North Fork Lewis) Coal Creek, Cowlitz County, 22 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.) Olequa Creek, Lewis County, 24 miles away       Class II+ - 6.5 miles long (Annonen Road to Cowlitz River)   Ski Areas Near Kalama River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 77 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 79 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 82 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 84 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 98 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs White Pass, Washington , 98 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs   Marinas Near Kalama River: Mc Cuddy's Marina, Ridgefield , 10 miles away Scappoose Bay Marina, Warren , 11 miles away Coon Island Marina, Scappoose , 14 miles away Channel Moorage, Scappoose , 16 miles away Brown's Landing, Scappoose , 16 miles away   Beaches Near Kalama River: Goble Beach, Columbia , 9 miles away Lyons Beach, Columbia , 10 miles away Cottonwood Beach, Columbia , 11 miles away Red Mill Beach, Columbia , 12 miles away Dibblees Beach, Columbia , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Kalama River: Rodeway Inn Woodland, Woodland , 6 miles away Best Western Woodland Inn, Woodland , 6 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Woodland, Woodland , 6 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Saint Helens , 10 miles away Best Western Oak Meadows Inn, Saint Helens , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Kalama River: Mahaffey's Campground, Kalama, 4 miles away Woodland Shores RV Park, Woodland, 6 miles away Rainbow Campground, Kalama, 6 miles away   Trails Near Kalama River: Georges Peak Trail, Cowlitz , 12 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 1673 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Kalama River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 63 miles away Seaquest State Park, Washington , 14 miles away Battle Ground Lake State Park, Washington , 21 miles away Tryon Creek State Park, Oregon , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Kalama River: Lewis River Golf, Woodland , 5 miles away Lewis River Golf Course, Woodland , 7 miles away Tri-Mountain Golf Course, Ridgefield , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Kalama River Sturgeon Lake, Columbia , 15 miles away