Washington · Unknown Co.

Sultan River

· 16 mi · Class
Optimal: 400–1150 CFS · USGS #12138160
47°F — Cold water immersion risk — review cold water safety before launching
778 avg
626CFS
5.80 ft gauge height
Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 778 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #12138160
Private

The Sultan River was one of the Pacific Northwest's premiere whitewater rivers before the construction (1965) and later enlargement (1982) of Culmback Dam. Today, paddling opportunities on the Upper Sultan only occur when the level of Spada Reservoir reaches the overflow tubes at 1450' and water once again returns to the channel (this typically occurs only once every few years) or during extremely heavy rain events (i.e. flooding on area rivers). With the hydropower license issued in 2014, the utility has a goal of providing four whitewater boating opportunities each year with at least two of

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River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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