Washington whitewater, Puyallup River Pierce county, Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     9 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop     paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section of Puyallup River in Washington is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. 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. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around   here. Briefly about the general area: Here at Puyallup River you'll probably meet some folks from Orting, and a spree to Saltwater State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. An average amount of rain falls at Puyallup River. Most of the rain falls through December while July is commonly the driest month. Summertime highs at Puyallup River commonly tend to be in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Puyallup River. Puyallup River, Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162 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 Puyallup River.   Whitewater Near Puyallup River: Puyallup River, Pierce County, 2 miles away       Class II - 9 miles long (Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162) Puyallup River, Pierce County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (McMillin to Puyallup) Carbon River, Pierce County, 8 miles away       Class II - 9 miles long (177th St. East to Puyallup River) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater River Tours, King County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Mashel River, Pierce County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence) Green River, King County, 11 miles away       Class II - 2.8 miles long (Flaming Geyser State Park to 212 Way SE Bridge) South Praire Creek, Pierce County, 12 miles away       Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Lower Burnett to above Carbon River) Nisqually River, Thurston County, 14 miles away       Class II - 14 miles long (Mashel River to Mckenna) Whitewater Outfitter - McFarland Rafting, Pierce County, 14 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Puyallup River, Pierce County, 14 miles away       Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron)   Ski Areas Near Puyallup River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 52 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Alpental, Washington , 57 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 58 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs White Pass, Washington , 61 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Stevens Pass, Washington , 70 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 90 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 90 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 91 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Mt.Baker, Washington , 91 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 8 lifts, 38 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 91 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs   Marinas Near Puyallup River: Narrows Marina, Auburn , 10 miles away Chinook Landing Marina, Tacoma , 15 miles away Continental Marina, Des Moines , 16 miles away Des Moines Marina, Seattle , 16 miles away Delin Docks, Tacoma , 16 miles away   Beaches Near Puyallup River: Des Moines Beach, King , 16 miles away Caledonia Beach, Pierce , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Puyallup River: Hampton Inn And Suites Tacoma-Puyallup WA, Puyallup , 6 miles away Best Western Premier Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Puyallup , 6 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup, Puyallup , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites PUYALLUP (TACOMA AREA), Puyallup , 6 miles away Tayberry Victorian Cottage Bed, Puyallup , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Puyallup River: Sierra-rainier, Orting, 2 miles away Meridian Terrace Mobile Manor, Graham, 5 miles away Rainier View RV Park, Graham, 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Puyallup River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 24 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 67 miles away Saltwater State Park, Washington , 15 miles away Flaming Geyser State Park, Washington , 16 miles away Dash Point State Park, Washington , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Puyallup River: Hi-Cedars Golf Club, Orting , 1 miles away High Cedars Golf Club, Orting , 1 miles away Lipoma Firs Golf Course, Puyallup , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Puyallup River Lake Chalet, Pierce , 8 miles away Tanwax Lake, Pierce , 8 miles away North Lake, King , 11 miles away