Best paddling near Ocean City

10 paddle runs · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Ocean City, 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 10 of 10 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Queets River
#1 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Queets River Good
44.4 mi away
· 779 cfs · below min (800)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is an exciting adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this course is between 600-2000 cfs. The…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Downstream From The End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park
#2 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Downstream From The End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park Fair
44.0 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
. The Whitewater River Run in the state of Washington is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river is 800-3500 cfs, and…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Unnamed Tributaries
#3 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Unnamed Tributaries Fair
45.8 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
The Whitewater River Run in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The river originates from the headwaters and includes all tributaries to…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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End Of North Fork Quinault Road To Confluence With The Main Branch Quinault River
#4 End Of North Fork Quinault Road To Confluence With The Main Branch Quinault River Fair
46.3 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 1500 cubic feet per…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Upstream From North Fork Quinault Road To Confluence With North Fork Quinault River
#5 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Upstream From North Fork Quinault Road To Confluence With North Fork Quinault River Fair
46.5 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
. The Whitewater River run is a challenging 16-mile stretch of river that begins at the headwaters and includes all tributaries upstream from North Fork Quinault Road to the…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park
#6 End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park Fair
48.1 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
The Whitewater River Run in Washington state is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800-2000 cfs. The segment…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Quinault River
#7 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Quinault River Fair
48.4 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 1,500 cubic feet per…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Upstream From Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Confluence With Quinault River
#8 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Upstream From Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Confluence With Quinault River Fair
48.7 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts due to its scenic beauty and challenging rapids. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River
#9 Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River Poor
48.7 mi away
· 98 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run located in the state of Washington is the perfect adventure for adrenaline junkies and experienced kayakers. The river run starts at the headwaters and…
Why 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Graves Creek
#10 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Graves Creek Poor
49.3 mi away
· 98 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a thrilling adventure for experienced white-water rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 1000-4000 cfs…
Why 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated

Paddling near Ocean City

The Ocean City area has 10 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best paddling near Ocean City

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