British Columbia · Canoeing

Columbia River

20.6 mi
one way
1,296 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

Columbia River is a 21-mile paddling route in British Columbia, Canada. The nearest town is Montrose, about 5.7 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Moraski Mountain. For camping, Beaver Creek Campground is within about 6 miles. The route and its length come from OpenStreetMap. River levels, weirs and access points change, so check local conditions and portages before you paddle.

Local outfitters

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  • Nearby · Kettle River · China Bend Boat Launch · North Fork Deep Creek
  • Best time to go · Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Columbia River

    Best months: April–July and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 20°

      12 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 22°

      9 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      49° / 27°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 33°

      9 wet

    5. May

      70° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 47°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 51°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 50°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 43°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 34°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 27°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      32° / 22°

      13 wet · 8 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Northport, WA, 11.4 mi away at 1,497 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Keep exploring — more water worth the drive

Kettle RiverPhoto: Iwona Erskine-Kellie from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Kettle River

~47 min drive

Kettle River is a 0.1-mile paddling stretch near Kettle Falls, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 3,217 cfs.

SEE

China Bend Boat Launch

~34 min drive

PADDLE

North Fork Deep Creek

~16 min drive

North Fork Deep Creek is a 6.9-mile paddling stretch near Colville, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 110 cfs and a gradient of about 27.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the state natural resources department.

SEE

North Gorge Boat Launch

~38 min drive

North Gorge Boat Launch is a boat launch in Washington.

PADDLE

Deep Creek

~17 min drive

Deep Creek is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Colville, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 247 cfs and a gradient of about 47.2 feet per mile.

SEE

Snag Cove Boat Launch

~46 min drive

PADDLE

Onion Creek

~27 min drive

Onion Creek is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Colville, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 57 cfs and a gradient of about 196.5 feet per mile.

SEE

Evans Boat Launch

~47 min drive

PADDLE

Cedar Creek

~28 min drive

Cedar Creek is a 9.3-mile paddling stretch near Ione, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 32 cfs and a gradient of about 320.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

SEE

Napoleon Bridge Boat Launch

~49 min drive

Napoleon Bridge Boat Launch is a boat launch in Washington.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Columbia River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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