Best paddling near Orcas
10 paddle runs · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Orcas, 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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#1
Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway
Prime
49.8 mi away
· 903 cfs · in range (250-1,800)
The Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway river run in Washington offers class II-III rapids and stunning scenic views. This section of the river has several obstacles to…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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#2
Bell Creek To Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary
Good
47.1 mi away
· 395 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run from Bell Creek to Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary in Washington State is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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#3
Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek
Fair
46.4 mi away
· 230 cfs · below min (250)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 72: live conditions (fair)
72Top-rated
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#4
Fish Hatchery To Confluence With South Fork Nooksack River
35.1 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from Fish Hatchery to Confluence with South Fork Nooksack River in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#5
Nooksack Falls Power Plant To Fish Hatchery Near Kendall, Wa
40.0 mi away
The Nooksack River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts in Washington State. The Nooksack Falls Power Plant to Fish Hatchery near Kendall, WA is a highly…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#6
Sleepy Hollow Creek To Olympic Nf Boundary
Poor
43.2 mi away
· 191 cfs · below min (750)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Sleepy Hollow Creek to Olympic Nf Boundary whitewater river run in Washington State is a popular destination for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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#7
Usfs Road 2870 Bridge To Confluence With Dungeness River
Poor
44.6 mi away
· 191 cfs · below min (750)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run located in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 3000…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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#8
Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Boundary To Usfs Road 2870 Bridge
Poor
45.5 mi away
· 191 cfs · below min (750)· Falling -4% / 24h
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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#9
Silver Creek To Sleepy Hollow Creek
Poor
47.4 mi away
· 191 cfs · below min (800)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Silver Creek To Sleepy Hollow Creek run in Washington State is a popular whitewater river run for experienced paddlers. With a class rating of IV-V, this run requires advanced…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
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#10
Forest Road 2860 Bridge To Silver Creek
Poor
49.9 mi away
· 191 cfs · below min (800)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Washington state is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The section from Forest Road 2860 Bridge to Silver Creek is approximately…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
Paddling near Orcas
The Orcas 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 Orcas
How are these paddle runs ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.