Washington whitewater, Ohanepecosh River Lewis county, Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     4.7 miles   If you're coming from Hood River it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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 a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground section of Ohanepecosh     River is 4.7 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Lewis County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A good workout and spending some quality   time in nature will make you glad you came. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Ohanapecosh Hot Springs is a pretty spot to stop at while you're at Ohanepecosh River. A wonderful place to explore close to Ohanepecosh River is Ayance Canyon, and a short visit to Grant Purcell Falls is always worthwhile. Coming to this river is always a good idea. Hit the slopes at Crystal Mountain in the neighborhood; the Backbone Ridge Trail is a perfect hiking trail nearby. Here at Ohanepecosh River you'll almost certainly meet some folks from Packwood, and close by you locate the Three Peaks Trail which is a delightful hiking trail. Ohanepecosh River, Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground 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 Ohanepecosh River.   Whitewater Near Ohanepecosh River: Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County, 2 miles away       Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) Cowlitz River, Lewis County, 3 miles away       Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County, 4 miles away       Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County, 5 miles away       Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) Chinook Creek, Pierce County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats) Summit Creek, Lewis County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) Johnson Creek, Lewis County, 9 miles away       Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12) Butter Creek, Lewis County, 9 miles away       Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) Cispus River, Lewis County, 13 miles away       Class V - 4 miles long (Goat Creek to FR 2160) Skate Creek, Lewis County, 13 miles away       Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road)   Ski Areas Near Ohanepecosh River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 13 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs White Pass, Washington , 13 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 35 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Alpental, Washington , 36 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Stevens Pass, Washington , 51 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 61 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 65 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 66 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Mission Ridge, Washington , 86 miles away, 2250 foot drop, 6 lifts, 36 runs   Hotels Near Ohanepecosh River: GuestHouse Inn Enumclaw, Lincoln , 37 miles away Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 38 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 40 miles away Salish Lodge Spa, Snoqualmie , 44 miles away Lindas By The Lake, Maple Valley , 46 miles away   Campgrounds Near Ohanepecosh River: Ohanapecosh Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away Hatchery RV Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away Mt Rainier National Park - Ohanapecosh Camp Ground, Packwood, 1 miles away   Trails Near Ohanepecosh River: Backbone Ridge Trail, Lewis , 2 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1833 feet elevation difference Three Peaks Trail, Lewis , 5 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 1240 feet elevation difference Packwood Lake Trail, Lewis , 5 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 384 feet elevation difference Sheep Lake Trail, Lewis , 6 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 3905 feet elevation difference Boundary Trail, Lewis , 6 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 2508 feet elevation difference Tatoosh Trail, Lewis , 6 miles away,  16.4 hiking miles, 5829 feet elevation difference Five Thousand Thirty Trail, Lewis , 6 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Ohanepecosh River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 28 miles away Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington , 18 miles away Federation Forest State Park, Washington , 23 miles away Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington , 26 miles away   Lakes Near Ohanepecosh River Saint Jacobs Lake, Lewis , 3 miles away Granite Lake, Yakima , 17 miles away