Best paddling near Chelan Falls

25 paddle runs · 25 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Chelan Falls, Washington — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 25 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 25, T31N, R16E To Glacier Peak Wilderness
#1 Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 25, T31N, R16E To Glacier Peak Wilderness Prime
45.0 mi away
· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 86: live conditions (prime)
86Elite
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Including Hilgard Creek And Sable Creek To Ends 1/2 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
#2 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Including Hilgard Creek And Sable Creek To Ends 1/2 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River Prime
48.5 mi away
· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 86: live conditions (prime)
86Elite
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Boulder Creek
#3 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Boulder Creek Prime
49.6 mi away
· 2,510 cfs · in range (2,000-4,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in Washington state is an exciting and challenging whitewater experience for intermediate and advanced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range for this river…
Why 85: live conditions (prime)
85Elite
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Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
#4 Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary Good
34.8 mi away
· 3,110 cfs · in range (1,500-20,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Outlet of Lake Wenatchee to Wenatchee NF Boundary is a popular kayaking and rafting destination in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
#5 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River Good
48.3 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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High Bridge Campground To Lake Chelan
#6 High Bridge Campground To Lake Chelan Good
48.7 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from High Bridge Campground to Lake Chelan in Washington State is an exciting adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River
#7 Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River Good
49.0 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Headwaters Of 12 Unnamed Tributaries Between High Bridge Campground And Lake Chelan To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
#8 Headwaters Of 12 Unnamed Tributaries Between High Bridge Campground And Lake Chelan To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River Good
49.4 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream Of 12 Unnamed Tributaries Between High Bridge Campground And Lake Chelan From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River
#9 Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream Of 12 Unnamed Tributaries Between High Bridge Campground And Lake Chelan From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River Good
49.5 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Including North Fork Rainbow Creek, Bowan Creek, And Bench Creek To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
#10 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Including North Fork Rainbow Creek, Bowan Creek, And Bench Creek To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River Good
49.8 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E
#11 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E Fair
37.7 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E To Lake Wenatchee
#12 Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E To Lake Wenatchee Fair
36.1 mi away
· 665 cfs · below min (800)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Point at East Section Line of Sec 13, T28N, R15E to Lake Wenatchee is a popular whitewater destination in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 66: live conditions (fair)
66Top-rated
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Glacier Peak Wilderness To Cottonwood Trailhead In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T28N,R19E
#13 Glacier Peak Wilderness To Cottonwood Trailhead In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T28N,R19E Fair
38.1 mi away
· 665 cfs · below min (800)· Falling -7% / 24h
Why 66: live conditions (fair)
66Top-rated
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Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
#14 Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary Fair
46.2 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters at Josephine Lake to Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary is a thrilling rafting experience in the state of Washington. The ideal streamflow…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 21, T30N, R15E To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary And Including Twin Lakes Creek In Secs 16/17, T28N, R16E
#15 Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 21, T30N, R15E To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary And Including Twin Lakes Creek In Secs 16/17, T28N, R16E Fair
42.4 mi away
· 665 cfs · below min (800)· Falling -7% / 24h
Why 66: live conditions (fair)
66Top-rated

Paddling near Chelan Falls

The Chelan Falls area has 25 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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