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Access Site WA

Maxfield Road

Sol Duc River • Maxfield Creek • Shuwah Creek

Source: washington_department_of_fish_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago

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City: Forks, WA
County: Clallam County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.02295409, -124.38463471
20 Steelhead Ave, Forks, WA 98331, USA
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II Take-out Sol Duc - 5. Hatchery to Maxfield Road Bridge
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Sol Duc River
5 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II Take-out at this location 5. Hatchery to Maxfield Road Bridge
7.6 mi
III Upstream from here (5.7 mi from take-out) 4. Bear Creek to Hatchery
6.2 mi 27 ft/mi
II+ Upstream from here (10.7 mi from take-out) 3. Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek
8.3 mi 23 ft/mi
III Upstream from here (18.7 mi from take-out) 2. FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground
9.8 mi 28 ft/mi
IV Upstream from here (28.5 mi from take-out) 1. Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge
3.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located at River mile 22.8 on the Sol Duc River near Forks, this concrete boat ramp provides year-round public access to a scenic stretch of river in Clallam County. The access site features a concrete launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small boats, with restroom facilities available. This location serves as an important take-out point for paddlers running the upper Sol Duc, or as a put-in for those exploring the lower river sections.

The Maxfield Road site is positioned between the Sol Duc Hatchery launch (upriver at mile 29.5) and the take-out points below, making it a logical choice for multi-day trips or shuttle runs. Paddlers should note that this access provides one of the few public launch options for a 16+ mile stretch of river downstream, so plan your route accordingly. The river in this area offers opportunities for paddling through a relatively undeveloped corridor, though conditions vary with seasonal flows. Check current water levels and flow conditions before your trip, as the Sol Duc's character and paddlability change significantly with rainfall and seasonal discharge.