Where to Raft near Prince George

Nechako River - This is a classic float for Prince George on hot summer days. Although a few folks will take out before you get to Cottonwood Island Park. By going all the way to Cottonwood Island Park you go under three out of six of Prince George's bridges that span the two intersecting rivers. The other three cross the Fraser river. This classic float is a great introduction to moving water with a few gentle eddies along the banks and plently of space to float. There existing a small surf wave near the end of Walsh road, existing on the south side of the river. Be aware of motorized river boats on this stretch

Willow River - This short but fun feature filled run is great when spring run of starts to slow down. At high water run of this section has a bundle of catch on the fly waves. This is a short run that can be lapped easily on the old logging road. At lower flows form small eddies behind boulders. Known to have large wood at times caught on boulders that create its features.

Willow River - A short section of the willow from the take out of the upper to the rest stop, often combined with the upper section. Shortly after the put in the river canyons forming wave trains, holes and some exciting eddies. The biggest rapid is directly down stream the hwy 16 bridge. Goes at various water levels, no gauge, use the bowron as a proxy. Good play waves can be found in the canyon at various flows with eddy access. Can be wood prone so have a peak from the hwy 16 bridge before putting on. *** Do not continue past the take out, there is limited take out access in the next canyon which has a sieved out class VI rapid ~2k past the take out. Thanks to Rylan Heise for photos and beta