Oregon whitewater - Calapooia River, Linn County

Linn county, McKercher Park to Brownsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     7 miles
  If you're coming from Albany-Lebanon it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The McKercher Park to Brownsville stretch of Calapooia River in Oregon is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class I section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here
    are less forgiving. There's camping available near Calapooia River. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The scenic beauty of Linn County and the water flowing gracefully down Calapooia River have people coming here. The nearby hotels are a
bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Calapooia River gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July.
Throughout the warm months highs here at Calapooia
 
River get into the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's while Calapooia River night low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's.

Calapooia River, McKercher Park to Brownsville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3596
Longitude: -122.87681

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.39009
Longitude: -122.98381

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Current weather conditions at Calapooia River, Oregon
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Local climate location: SALEM WSO AP 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Valley Inn Lebanon, Lebanon
7 miles away
Valley Inn is minutes away from the new Lowes Distribution Center, Enteck International, Oregon State University and Cascade Performing Arts Center. Welcome to the Valley Inn Lebanon, a Magnuson Hotel...

Travelodge Pioneer Villa, Halsey
9 miles away
The Travelodge Halsey is located in the heart of the historic Willamette Valley, Oregon. Surrounded by mountains, the view throughout the valley is tremendous. Located on a multi-purpose property you...

Econo Lodge Albany, Albany
15 miles away
Albany Municipal Airport and restaurants within walking distance. Linn County Fairgrounds and Expo Center nearby. Antique stores and shopping within close driving range. Pet accommodation: 10.00 per d...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Calapooia River.
 Whitewater Near Calapooia River:
Calapooia River, Linn County , 9 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Concrete Bridge above Holley to McKercher Park)
Mohawk River, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Mohawk River Road to Hileman Road)
Santiam River - South, Linn County , 14 miles away, Class II - 13.8 miles long (Foster Dam to Waterloo)
Crabtree Creek, Linn County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 15.5 miles long (Roaring River to South Santiam River)
Willamette River, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class I - 36 miles long (Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing)
McKenzie River, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class II - 24 miles long (Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge)
Willamette River, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park)
Calapooia River, Linn County , 19 miles away, Class III - 9.5 miles long (13 miles above Holley to Concrete Bridge)
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 20 miles away, Class II - 10.8 miles long (Dexter Dam to confluence with Coast Fork Willamette)
Crabtree Creek, Linn County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Snow Peak Camp to Larwood Park)
 Ski Areas Near Calapooia River:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 73 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 73 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 89 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 93 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 97 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 99 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 105 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 114 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 154 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 159 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Calapooia River:
Valley Inn Lebanon, Lebanon , 7 miles away
Travelodge Pioneer Villa, Halsey , 9 miles away
Econo Lodge Albany, Albany , 15 miles away
Quality Inn Albany, Albany , 15 miles away
Phoenix Inn Suites Albany, Albany , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Calapooia River:
Twin Cedars Mobile Park, Lebanon, 7 miles away
Woods Trailer RV Park, Lebanon, 9 miles away
Willamettan's Nudist Club, Springfield, 9 miles away

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