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Washington

Copper Creek

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What we do know

  • Inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

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What's missing

  • No access route mapped

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Why you'll love it

5.3 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
151 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
151 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
255.0 ft/mi
Drainage area
15 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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Managing agency
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About this water

Copper Creek is a 5.3-mile paddling stretch near Washougal, Washington. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 151 cfs and a gradient of about 255.0 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Kayaking business nearby (~26 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Portland Kayak Company

Kayaking business nearby (~30 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Aquatic Sports

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