Best paddling near Pateros

40 paddle runs · 40 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Pateros, 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 40 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
39.5 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 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
41.2 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
38.8 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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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With South Fork Agnes Creek
#4 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With South Fork Agnes Creek Prime
45.6 mi away
· 2,510 cfs · in range (1,500-5,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 1,000 and 3,000 cubic…
Why 86: live conditions (prime)
86Elite
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Boundary Of The North Cascades National Park To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
#5 Boundary Of The North Cascades National Park To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River Prime
46.9 mi away
· 2,510 cfs · in range (2,000-4,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
Why 85: live conditions (prime)
85Elite
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Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
#6 Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary Good
44.2 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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High Bridge Campground To Lake Chelan
#7 High Bridge Campground To Lake Chelan Good
39.3 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 Of 12 Unnamed Tributaries Between High Bridge Campground And Lake Chelan From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River
#8 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
40.1 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
#9 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
40.2 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
#10 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
40.2 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 To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
#11 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River Good
41.4 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 1/2 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River
#12 Begins 1/2 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River Good
41.8 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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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Bridge Creek
#13 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Bridge Creek Good
43.6 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (2,000-4,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination among whitewater enthusiasts in the state of Washington. The headwaters of the river begin in the North Cascades National Park…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Mcalester Creek
#14 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Mcalester Creek Good
44.4 mi away
· Flood warning — high, fast water· 2,510 cfs · in range (2,000-4,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts in Washington state. The headwaters of the river are located in the Cascade Range and the…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Headwaters To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
#15 Headwaters To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River Good
44.6 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

Paddling near Pateros

The Pateros area has 40 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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