Disclaimer

There are significant dangers associated with both Open Water and Moving Water outings.  Units undertaking a Scouting Adventure on either a large body of water or moving water need more than just the basic skills and knowledge required by the BSA to conduct such a trip safely.

Our Troop has several adults with extensive experience and professional training in watercraft use, sailing and whitewater.  If you are planning a float trip and do not have an experienced adult leader able to assess flow rates, wind and "read water", you should reconsider a water outing until you have the proper resources and people to make your trip safe. 

We are happy to talk to you if you have questions. 

Floats

Snoqualmie River Tubing

• fallcityfloating.com

• Plum Boat Launch to Fall City Park: outdoorproject.com/united-states/washington/snoqualmie-river-float

• Discovery Pass required for Plum Access Area

• 3.3 Miles

• 2.5 to 4 hours of float time based on water levels

Fall City Park to Tolt-MacDonald Park Float 

• 10 mile Float

• All Day Float

Yakima Tubing

• Yakima River south of Ellensburg WA

• Put in: Umptanum Recreation Site

• Take out: Roza Recreation Site - Pull out before hitting dam

• Time: 2-4 hours

• yakimarivertubing.com

East Fork Lewis River

• Put in: Lewisville Regional Park

• Take out: Daybreak Park

• Take out: La Center Water Trail Park & Kayak Launch East Fork Lewis River

• low water levels make this a better ride in June/July than August

• Float time from Lewisville Park to Daybreak Park is around 2 hours

• to La Center 7 hours

Okanogan River, Okanogan

• Put in: Omak Stampede Grounds or River Access Park

• Take out: Just before SR97 bridge

• Time: 2-4 hours

• Note: Bridge Pillar hazard with dangerous current

Wenatchee River, Leavenworth

• Put in: Icicle Road Bridge

• Take out: Waterfront Park

• Time: 3-4 hours

• blueskyoutfitters.com

• NOTE: section of the river after Waterfront Park is dangerous - watch out for big horseshoe bend after the highway bridge

• This section must be walked first to check for safety

• route all the way to Peshastin is 5-6 hours

Green River, Renton

• Put in: Flaming Geyser State Park

• Take out: East Green River Park

• 65 mile river

• nice, relaxing float

• 2-3 hours

Methow River

• Put in: Mack Lloyd Park

• Take out: KOA Campground

• 1 hour float - more if wanted

• methowrafting.com/tubing

Skykomish River

• More mellow in some areas than others

• Put in: Sultan

• Take out: Monroe

• 3 hours

• Fallen trees and log jams are very common and potentially dangerous - discuss with rangers first

Skookumchuck River

• Put in: Schaeffer County Park

• Take out: Rotary Riverside Park

• 3 hour float

• wildskook.com/river-tube - Challenge-by-choice Adventure (All large rapids can be walked)

Cedar River, Renton

• Put in: Jones Road

• Take out: Carco Theatre

• Time: 2-3 hours

South Fork Nooksack River, Acme

• Put in: Acme Bridge

• Take out: Potter Road Bridge on Strand Road

• Time: 4 hours

• NOTE: Logs are chained on side of river for fish spawning.  These logs and other log jams present significant hazards.  Steer clear of these.

Spokane River, Spokane

• Section ONE

  • Put in: Harvard Road entrance at Spokane River Recreation Area

  • Take out: Mirabeau Trailhead

  • 3-5 hours

• Section TWO

  • Put in: People's Park Parking Lot 47.65994, -117.43836

  • Take out: Downriver Park

  • 2-3 hours

  • Section TWO is used by flow-adventures.com

• NOTE: Area between Section ONE and TWO is dangerous with rapids and dams

Washougal River, Washougal

• Put in: Hathaway Park boat launch entrance

• Take out: Camas Skate Park

• Shallow in spots - need to dodge rocks

• Not great for young and unadventurous

• 90 minute float

Nooksack River, South Fork

• Put in: Acme Bridge - Parking at: 48.71877, -122.20318

• Take out: Potter Bridge 48.78910, -122.19954

• to Cliffs Road takes about 3-4 hours

• Shallow spots - need portaging in August

Klickitat

• Put in: 45.79501, -121.20096

• Take Out: 45.74633, -121.22324

• Dangerous as you get closer to Columbia River -  serious rapids

Deschutes River

• Put in: Pioneer Park

• Take out: Tumwater Falls Park

• Leisurely 2 hour float

• NOTE: waterfall after Tumwater Falls Park - don't go under Capitol Blvd Bridge!