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Washington whitewater, White Salmon River
Klickitat
county,
BZ Corner to Buck Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III+(V) 7 miles
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The put-in is not too far from Hood River, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The BZ Corner to Buck Creek stretch of White Salmon River in Washington is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+(V) section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. |
The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that.
| This river system is full of great paddling sections, the BZ Corner to Buck Creek section is just one of them. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There's camping available near White Salmon River. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The nature scenery of Klickitat County and the water flowing gracefully down White Salmon | |
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River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience.
Briefly about the general area: Koberg Beach State Park is a splendid location; why
not take a refreshing hike along the Little White Salmon Trail. All the outdoors enjoyable things in the Northern Cascade Range will keep you coming back again and again. Hit the beach if you want, Koberg Beach is practically
right here. Hiking is a popular thing to do around White Salmon River; Little Baldy Trail is a great local trail. Here at White Salmon River you'll in all probability meet some people from White Salmon.
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White Salmon River, BZ Corner to Buck Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
 Detailed Map
Stats
 Stats for this river stretch
Weather
 Local weather forecast
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These outdoors activities are available near White Salmon River. |
| Ski Areas Near White Salmon River:
Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 20 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 26 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 27 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 30 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
White Pass, Washington
, 40 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 54 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 72 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington
, 77 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs |
Alpental, Washington
, 79 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 88 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
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| Hotels Near White Salmon River:
Hampton Inn - Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 5 miles away |
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 5 miles away |
Hood River Suites ExtendedStay, Hood River
, 5 miles away |
Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 5 miles away |
Columbia Cliff Villas, Hood River
, 6 miles away |
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| Trails Near White Salmon River:
Little Baldy Trail, Skamania
, 6 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1003 feet elevation difference |
Little White Salmon Trail, Klickitat
, 6 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 1325 feet elevation difference |
Nestor Peak Trail, Skamania
, 8 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1755 feet elevation difference |
Oklahoma Trail, Skamania
, 9 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 935 feet elevation difference |
Lusk Creek Trail, Skamania
, 12 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference |
Little Huckleberry Trail, Skamania
, 12 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 3162 feet elevation difference |
Cougar Way, Skamania
, 12 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near White Salmon River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA
, 55 miles away |
Koberg Beach State Park, Oregon
, 6 miles away |
Seneca Fouts Memorial State Park, Oregon
, 9 miles away |
Wygant State Park, Oregon
, 11 miles away |
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