Kayaking · Washington
Kayaking in Washington
13 outfitters across Washington. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
22,211 mi
2,541 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
10
Most in Friday Harbor (3), Seattle (2)
Best season
Jun to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 13 outfitters listed in Washington.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Odysseys Sea Kayaking | Friday Harbor | 5.0985 Google reviews |
| South Sound Kayak Tours | Olympia | 5.070 Google reviews |
| North Cascade Kayaks - Online reservations only | Rockport | 5.020 Google reviews |
| North Shore Hood Canal Kayaks | Belfair | 5.016 Google reviews |
| Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking | White Salmon | 4.9907 Google reviews |
| Discovery Sea Kayak Tours | Friday Harbor | 4.9839 Google reviews |
| Anacortes Kayak Tours | Anacortes | 4.9374 Google reviews |
| Whidbey Island Kayaking | Langley | 4.9298 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Washington
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Washington
- 22,211 mi
- River reaches
- 2,541
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 254
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Columbia River842 mi
- Snake River221 mi
- Yakima River217 mi
- Rock Creek206 mi
- Mill Creek171 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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