Oregon whitewater - Big Butte Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson County Jackson county, Butte Falls to Netherlands Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     9.5 miles   The Butte Falls to Netherlands Road stretch of Big Butte Creek is 9.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down Big Butte Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The starting point is not too far from Medford, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers     here are not very forgiving. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Butte Creek than the Butte Falls to Netherlands Road section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Southern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm months at Big Butte Creek highs are usually in the 90's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the   50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while Big Butte Creek night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. Big Butte Creek is a location that is reasonably waterless typically; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Big Butte Creek, Butte Falls to Netherlands Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 65 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.54579 Longitude: -122.5608 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.6263 Longitude: -122.67501 Paddler input for Big Butte Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Butte Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: MEDFORD WSO AP 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Butte Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Butte Creek: Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 13 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) Jackson Creek, Douglas County , 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) Jackson Creek, Douglas County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cover Camp to FS 31) Umpqua River - South, Douglas County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Campbell Falls to Three C Rock) Umpqua River - South, Douglas County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Three C Rocks to MP 22) Rogue River, Jackson County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 2 miles long (Above Nugget Falls to Gold Hill Boat Ramp)   Ski Areas Near Big Butte Creek: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 26 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 65 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 70 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 97 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 106 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 150 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 153 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 154 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 160 miles away, 500 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 162 miles away, 730 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Butte Creek: La Quinta Inn And Suites Ashland, Ashland , 20 miles away Econo Lodge Ashland, Ashland , 20 miles away Super 8 Motel Medford OR, Medford , 20 miles away Super 8 Motel Phoenix, Phoenix , 21 miles away Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Butte Creek: Medford Oaks Campark, Eagle Point, 10 miles away Bear Mountain RV Park, Trail, 11 miles away Mountain Home Mobile Village, Prospect, 13 miles away   Trails Near Big Butte Creek: Buck Point Trail, Jackson County , 11 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 2366 feet elevation difference Alco Trail, Jackson County , 15 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 2217 feet elevation difference Bieberstedt Trail, Jackson County , 15 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 1353 feet elevation difference Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail, Douglas County , 16 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 603 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 19, County , 17 miles away, 99.3 hiking miles, 3756 feet elevation difference Rattlesnake Trail, Douglas County , 17 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 863 feet elevation difference Fawn Camp Trail, Douglas County , 17 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 859 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Big Butte Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 37 miles away   Lakes Near Big Butte Creek