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Chinook River

River

4.0(5 reviews)

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 96 years).
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tributary to the Columbia River in Pacific County, Washington state, United States of America

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 12010000, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 96 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
29 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.94 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 96 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NASELLE RIVER NEAR NASELLE, WA (11 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chinook River

H: 60° L: 59°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
59°
|
Feels like 55°
Precipitation
77%
Humidity
99%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 AM
Light drizzle
59°
12 PM
Overcast
59°
3 PM
Cloudy
60°
6 PM
Overcast
59°
9 PM
Overcast
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chinook River?
Chinook River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Chinook River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Chinook River rated?
Chinook River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
What amenities does Chinook River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Chinook River include camping-nearby.

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Washington 98614

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Amenities

Camping nearby