Washington whitewater, Washougal River Skamania county, Prospector's Creek to Doc's Drop section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     4.3 miles   The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The nature scenery of Skamania County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Hood River, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Prospector's     Creek to Doc's Drop section of Washougal River is 4.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Prospector's Creek to Doc's Drop stretch is just one of many. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all   set. The campgrounds here at Washougal River are pretty good. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Washougal Trail; Shepperds Dell State Park is worth stopping at. So much cool stuff in the Northern Cascade Range, just extraordinary. Washougal River is right by the Green Leaf Trail, and needless to say, everybody loves Benson State Park. This river is so great. All the water falling down from the sky makes Washougal River a wet location. December is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Washougal River, Prospector's Creek to Doc's Drop 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 Washougal River.   Whitewater Near Washougal River: Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Dougan Falls to Salmon Falls) Washougal River, Skamania County, 1 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Doc's Drop to Dougan Falls) Washougal River, Skamania County, 1 miles away       Class V - 4.3 miles long (Prospector's Creek to Doc's Drop) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Green Fork to Sunset Falls) Stebbins Creek, Skamania County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to Washougal River) Rock Creek - Columbia River Tributary, Klickitat County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Steep Creek to Rayan-Allen Bridge) Copper Creek, Skamania/Clark County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 6.1 miles long (road's end to East Fork Lewis) Canyon Creek - Lewis River Tributary, Cowlitz/Skamania County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 8.2 miles long (Twin Bridges to Fly Creek) Washougal River - North Fork, Skamania County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mile 7 to Washougal River) Trout Creek, Skamania County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 6.3 miles long (FR 43 to Wind River)   Ski Areas Near Washougal River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 34 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 36 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 38 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 40 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs White Pass, Washington , 67 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 73 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 90 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 94 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Alpental, Washington , 95 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs   Hotels Near Washougal River: Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 17 miles away Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 18 miles away Carson Hot Springs Resort, Carson River Valley , 19 miles away Best Western Plus Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal , 19 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near Washougal River: Dougan Creek Campground, Skamania County, 4 miles away Pacific Crest Trail Trailcamp 2174.2 - Rock Creek, North Bonneville, 7 miles away Sunset Campground, Skamania County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Washougal River: Washougal Trail, Skamania , 1 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2131 feet elevation difference Green Leaf Trail, Skamania , 5 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 727 feet elevation difference Horseshoe Ridge Trail, Skamania , 9 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference Rock Creek Trail, Skamania , 10 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1970 feet elevation difference Siouxon Trail, Skamania , 10 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1860 feet elevation difference Observation Peak Trail, Skamania , 10 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference Soda Peaks Trail, Skamania , 10 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 942 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Washougal River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 48 miles away Benson State Park, Oregon , 9 miles away Shepperds Dell State Park, Oregon , 9 miles away Ainsworth State Park, Oregon , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Washougal River: Beacon Rock Golf Course, North Bonneville , 13 miles away Orchard Hills Golf And Country Club, Washougal , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Washougal River Kidney Lake, Skamania , 14 miles away Little Ashes Lake, Skamania , 16 miles away Sesters Reservoirs, Multnomah , 18 miles away