Best paddling near Rock Island
11 paddle runs · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Rock Island, 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 11 of 11 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Yakima River Segment 1
Prime
40.7 mi away
· 3,260 cfs · in range (500-10,000)
The Yakima River Segment 1, located in Washington state, is a popular whitewater river run for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 85: live conditions (prime)
85Elite
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#2
Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
Good
33.8 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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#3
Yakima River Segment 2
Good
44.8 mi away
· 756 cfs · in range (500-10,000)
The Yakima River Segment 2 in Washington state is a popular whitewater river run that spans approximately 18 miles. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 800-2000…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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#4
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E
Fair
34.0 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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#5
Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Fair
46.1 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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#6
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 29, T24N, R13E To Confluence With Cle Elum River
Fair
47.9 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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#7
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T23N, R14E
Fair
48.8 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River run in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of Washington state spans from the wilderness boundary to the private land boundary at the north section line of…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
P⛰
#8
Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E To Lake Wenatchee
Fair
48.0 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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#9
Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek
Fair
44.4 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)· Cold day · 36°F
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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#10
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
Marginal
42.8 mi away
· 2,430 cfs · above max (1,800)· Falling -4% / 24h
. The Whitewater River run in the Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Wenatchee River in Washington State is an exciting adventure for experienced paddlers. The…
Why 34: live conditions (marginal)
34Rated
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#11
Private Land Boundary To Head Of Lake Cle Elum Reservoir
Poor
48.4 mi away
· 129 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular stretch of river located in Washington State, renowned for its thrilling rapids and stunning scenery. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
Paddling near Rock Island
The Rock Island area has 11 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 Rock Island
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.