Oregon whitewater - Alsea River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, Benton/ Lincoln County

Benton/ Lincoln county, Three Miles below Klickitat Lake to North Fork Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     6.5 miles
  This section of Alsea River - North Fork is 6.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. There's camping available near Alsea River - North Fork. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners.
    There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Three Miles below Klickitat Lake to North Fork Bridge stretch is just one of many. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Getting your
paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're coming from Corvallis it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
At Alsea River - North Fork through the months of summer highs are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop
 
down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Alsea River - North Fork dip into the 30's.
Alsea River - North Fork gets lots of water; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July is when it's the driest.

Alsea River - North Fork, Three Miles below Klickitat Lake to North Fork Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 6.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.4635
Longitude: -123.6169

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.41559
Longitude: -123.56061

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Current weather conditions at Alsea River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: TIDEWATER 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Harrison House B&B, Corvallis
22 miles away
Harrison House is located three blocks from the Oregon State University campus and three miles from the Hewlett Packard Campus, at the corner of Harrison Blvd. and 23rd Street. Our Dutch-Colonial sty...

Days Inn Corvallis, Corvallis
24 miles away
At Days Inn, in the heart of Corvallis, you'll feel the warmth and friendliness of a home away from home. Designed to provide greater care at more affordable prices and conveniently located in the ce...

Econo Lodge Corvallis, Corvallis
24 miles away
Walking distance to restaurants and historic area. Close to college and unique shopping area. Over looking Willanette River on the route to the Coast. Pet accommodation: 5.00/night....



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Outdoors Recreation Near Corvallis, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Corvallis, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Alsea River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Alsea River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Alsea River - North Fork:
Alsea River - North Fork, Benton County , 2 miles away, Class I - 5 miles long (North Fork Bridge to Mill Creek Park)
Alsea River - South Fork, Benton County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Hubert McBee Memorial Park to Rock Quarry Weir)
Alsea River, Benton/Lincoln County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 32 miles long (Mill Creek Park to Tidewater)
Marys River, Benton County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Wren to Philomath)
Lake Creek, Lane County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Deadwood Creek to Siuslaw River)
Drift Creek, Lincoln County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Meadow Creek to 3 miles above mouth)
Siletz River, Lincoln County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.8 miles long (Elk Creek to Moonshine Park)
Siuslaw River, Lane County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Lake Creek to Close to Mapleton)
Mill Creek, Polk County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.6 miles long (Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park)
 Ski Areas Near Alsea River - North Fork:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 115 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 119 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 131 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 133 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 134 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 137 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 140 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 145 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 174 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 181 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Alsea River - North Fork:
Harrison House B&B, Corvallis , 22 miles away
Days Inn Corvallis, Corvallis , 24 miles away
Econo Lodge Corvallis, Corvallis , 24 miles away
Corvallis Super 8 Motel, Corvallis , 24 miles away
Best Western Grand Manor Inn, Corvallis , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Alsea River - North Fork:
Big Elk Campground, Lincoln County, 11 miles away
Fir Ridge Camp Grounds, Blodgett, 11 miles away
Slide Campground, Lincoln County, 17 miles away

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