Washington whitewater, Wind River Skamania county, Mineral Springs to Stabler section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7.2 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This stretch of Wind River in Skamania County is 7.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or     kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Wind River have people coming here. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. If you're coming from Hood River it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The campgrounds here   at Wind River are pretty good. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: On a perfect day at Wind River you can take a hike along the Soda Peaks Trail, and you undeniably must have a look at John B. Yeon State Park while you're here. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Northern Cascade Range. The Paradise Trail is a glorious hiking trail in the neighborhood of Wind River; a journey to Beacon Rock State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Wind River, Mineral Springs to Stabler 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 Wind River.   Whitewater Near Wind River: Wind River, Skamania County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (High Bridge to Columbia River) Wind River, Skamania County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 7.2 miles long (Mineral Springs to Stabler) Wind River, Skamania County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Ranger Station Close to Stabler to High Bridge) Wind River, Skamania County, 4 miles away       Class III+ - 3.4 miles long (Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road) Trout Creek, Skamania County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 6.3 miles long (FR 43 to Wind River) Panther Creek, Skamania County, 5 miles away       Class IV+ - 5 miles long (to confluence with Lower Wind River) Rock Creek - Columbia River Tributary, Klickitat County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Steep Creek to Rayan-Allen Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Renegade River Rafters, Skamania County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rush Creek, Skamania County, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) Lewis River - North Fork, Cowlitz County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Wind River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 29 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 29 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 31 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 31 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs White Pass, Washington , 54 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 62 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 69 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 84 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Alpental, Washington , 85 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 90 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs   Hotels Near Wind River: Carson Hot Springs Resort, Carson River Valley , 6 miles away Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 8 miles away Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 9 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 10 miles away Carson Ridge Private Luxury Ca, Carson River Valley , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Wind River: Beaver, Stevenson, 1 miles away Pacific Crest Trail Trailcamp 2185.0 - Trout Creek, Stevenson, 2 miles away Little Soda Springs Campground, Skamania County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Wind River: Soda Peaks Trail, Skamania , 4 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 942 feet elevation difference Paradise Trail, Skamania , 5 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1390 feet elevation difference Rock Creek Trail, Skamania , 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1970 feet elevation difference Lava Butte Trail, Skamania , 5 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference Falls Creek Trail, Skamania , 6 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference Huckleberry Trail, Skamania , 6 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2309 feet elevation difference Observation Peak Trail, Skamania , 7 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Wind River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 43 miles away Beacon Rock State Park, Washington , 10 miles away John B. Yeon State Park, Oregon , 12 miles away Ainsworth State Park, Oregon , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Wind River: Carson Mineral Hot Springs-Carson WA Golf Course, Stevenson , 7 miles away Beacon Rock Golf Course, North Bonneville , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Wind River Little Ashes Lake, Skamania , 9 miles away Kidney Lake, Skamania , 9 miles away Placid Lake, Skamania , 13 miles away