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Washington whitewater, Satsop River - West Fork
Grays Harbor
county,
FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 33 miles
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The scenic beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The starting point is not too far from Aberdeen, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beauty of the |
Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so better bring your camping gear along. This river
| system is full of great paddling stretches, the FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road stretch is just one of them. The FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road stretch of Satsop River - West Fork in Grays Harbor County is 33 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, | |
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either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about
the general area: You undeniably have to explore Schafer State Park since you're here at Satsop River - West Fork; this is a popular place for folks from Matlock. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy
all the enjoyable stuff in the Olympic Mountains. Lake Sylvia State Park is both delightful and scenic, and it's near Satsop River - West Fork. Throughout the months of summer at Satsop River - West Fork temperatures are generally in the 70's.
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Satsop River - West Fork, FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Satsop River - West Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Satsop River - West Fork:
Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County, 5 miles away Class II - 33 miles long (FR 2260 Bridge to West Satsop Road) |
Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason/Grays Harbor County, 8 miles away Class II - 17.2 miles long (Access off Kelly Hall Road to Tornow Road) |
Wynoochee River, Grays Harbor County, 9 miles away Class II-III(V) - 11.1 miles long (Wynoochee Reservoir to Save Creek) |
Big Creek, Grays Harbor County, 10 miles away Class III - 2 miles long (Bridge above Narrows to South Boundary Road Bridge) |
Baker Creek, Mason County County, 11 miles away Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Old Bridge to Middle Satsop) |
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| Hotels Near Satsop River - West Fork:
GuestHouse Inn & Suites Montes, Montesano
, 11 miles away |
Stay Beyond Inn And Suites, Elma
, 15 miles away |
Best Western Plus Aberdeen, Aberdeen
, 21 miles away |
Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen
, 21 miles away |
Travelodge Aberdeen, Aberdeen
, 21 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Satsop River - West Fork:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA
, 39 miles away |
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR
, 52 miles away |
Schafer State Park, Washington
, 9 miles away |
Lake Sylvia State Park, Washington
, 10 miles away |
Olympic National Forest, Washington
, 10 miles away |
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