Washington Whitewater

HEADWATERS- INCLUDES ALL TRIBUTARIES (UPSTREAM FROM STATION CREEK) TO CONFLUENCE WITH DOSEWALLIPS RIVER


STREAMFLOW: 732 CFS

Class III-IV River Run

The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 2,500 cubic feet per second (cfs), which typically occurs during the spring and early summer months. The run is classified as Class III-IV, meaning it is a technical and challenging run with moderate to high waves and rapids.

The segment of the river that is commonly run by whitewater kayakers and rafters is approximately 10 miles long, running from the headwaters at Station Creek to the confluence with the Dosewallips River. The run includes several notable rapids and obstacles, including "The Notch," "The Chute," and "The Slot."

There are specific regulations that apply to the Whitewater River Run, including a requirement for all boaters to have a valid Washington State Boater Education Card. Additionally, there is a prohibition on the use of motorized watercraft on the river.

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 HEADWATERS- INCLUDES ALL TRIBUTARIES (UPSTREAM FROM STATION CREEK) TO  CONFLUENCE WITH DOSEWALLIPS RIVER
Last Updated 2024-05-05
River Levels 623 cfs (1.97 ft)
Percent of Normal 131%
Reporting Streamgauge DUCKABUSH RIVER NEAR BRINNON, WA
Elevation 274 ft.
River Duckabush-River
Watershed Hood Canal

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Deer Park - Olympic National Park 14 5,346 ft
Camp Cushman 82 753 ft
Dungeness Forks 10 871 ft
Hamma Hamma 15 556 ft
Collins 16 281 ft
Lena Creek 13 821 ft
Dosewallips Numerous 1,554 ft