Rafting in Oregon
Oregon has a lot to offer the rafting enthusiast. From canoeing in the cascade lakes, to white water in the bigger rivers, Oregon has it all. Take a look at some of the links provided to get an idea of Oregon rafting. Listed are some guides for the person who just wants to have fun and let someone else do the work. Also listed is some great river information for the do-it-yourselfer who has some experience running rivers with a kayak or raft. Sit back and explore Oregon's rafting opportunities.
| Western Oregon Rafting | Central Oregon Rafting | Eastern Oregon Rafting |
American Whitewater Affiliation list of Oregon Rivers and information on those rivers.River levels and flood information. This is a great site with graphs showing river level history.Oregon boating informationOregon Rivers Information System (under construction last time I looked)How to order the book: Soggy Sneakers, A Guide to Oregon Rivers, and other information about the book and Oregon RiversA list of some Oregon river guides:
Western Oregon rafting can be described as great! A persons first stop for white water action would have to be the mighty Rogue River in south west Oregon, followed by the Illinois River. These rivers are very popular and many guides are available to float you through some fantastic scenery. Experienced floaters should check for local water conditions prior to a trip. Many smaller streams and rivers make great kayaking and rafting, especially in the late spring and early summer, during snow run off. The summer months make some of the rivers dangerous to raft due to low water conditions. You can also check out the Oregon Rivers site the AWA maintains to look for your favorite western Oregon river along with most other Oregon rivers.
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With its dry climate, a person would think rafting in central Oregon wouldn't exist, right? WRONG! The Deschutes river and the John Day river both offer some great white water experiences. It also offers some the the best canoeing in the state. Canoeing central Oregon can be as relaxing or as exciting as you wish. With the high mountain lakes, canoeing in seclusion is easy. Some of the larger reservoirs and lakes offer miles of shore line to be explored. Some of the waters of central Oregon fluctuate greatly with the snow melt so check the local water conditions before starting out on a trip. You can also check out the Oregon Rivers site the AWA maintains to look for your favorite central Oregon river along with most other Oregon rivers.
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Eastern Oregon offers great white water rafting. The Owyhee River in south east Oregon, speeds its way through some of the most arid rock canyon walls in the state. To the north lies the mighty Snake River that thunders its way though Hell's Canyon, the deepest canyon in the United States. Both rivers have guided trips. Some of the smaller rivers in eastern Oregon also offer some great kayaking, but rely heavily on snow melt, so be sure to check the local river levels prior to starting your trip. You can also check out the Oregon Rivers site the AWA maintains to look for your favorite central Oregon river along with most other Oregon rivers.
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