Oregon whitewater - Alsea River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, Benton County Benton county, North Fork Bridge to Mill Creek Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     5 miles   This section of Alsea River - North Fork in Benton County is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I section. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. The starting point is not too far from Corvallis, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but     if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Alsea River - North Fork commonly tend   to be in the 70's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Alsea River - North Fork are in the 30's. Alsea River - North Fork typically gets a large amount of rain; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. Cathcart Springs is a good local attraction. Alsea River - North Fork, North Fork Bridge to Mill Creek Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.41559 Longitude: -123.56061 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.38439 Longitude: -123.6207 Paddler input for Alsea River - North Fork, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Alsea River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, Oregon Local climate location: TIDEWATER 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Harrison House Bed and Breakfast, Corvallis 23 miles away Enjoy the gracious comfort and charm of this meticulously maintained 1930s era home located in the heart of Corvallis, Oregon. Harrison House is within walking distance of the Oregon State University ... Days Inn Corvallis, Corvallis 24 miles away The Days Inn Corvallis is located in the heart of the city. You'll feel the warmth and friendliness of a home away from home at our elevator accessible, 3 story, interior corridor hotel . Designed t... Rodeway Inn Willamette River, 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: 10.00/night....   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Alsea River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Alsea River - North Fork: Alsea River - North Fork, Benton/ Lincoln County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.5 miles long (Three Miles below Klickitat Lake to North Fork Bridge) Alsea River - South Fork, Benton County , 5 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 , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Wren to Philomath) Lake Creek, Lane County , 21 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) Siuslaw River, Lane County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Lake Creek to Close to Mapleton) Siletz River, Lincoln County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.8 miles long (Elk Creek to Moonshine Park) Mill Creek, Polk County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.6 miles long (Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park)   Hotels Near Alsea River - North Fork: Harrison House Bed and Breakfast, Corvallis , 23 miles away Days Inn Corvallis, Corvallis , 24 miles away Rodeway Inn Willamette River, Corvallis , 24 miles away Super 8 Corvallis, Corvallis , 24 miles away Best Western Grand Manor Inn, Corvallis , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Alsea River - North Fork: Big Elk Campground, Lincoln County, 12 miles away Fir Ridge Camp Grounds, Blodgett, 13 miles away Slide Campground, Lincoln County, 17 miles away