Oregon whitewater - Canyon Creek, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County Douglas county, Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     9 miles   The Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek stretch of Canyon Creek in Oregon is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. 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 the rivers in this state are less manageable. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way     this area has a large number of paddling places. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Douglas County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek section is the only paddling section along Canyon Creek. Briefly about the general area: Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting things in the Central Cascade Range. Through the warm days of summer here at Canyon Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 70's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 40's. All   through the winter the highs are usually in the 40's, and overnight lows at Canyon Creek through the winter commonly fall into the 30's. There is a magnificent hiking trail close to Canyon Creek called the Williams Creek Trail, and close by you stumble on the Mott Trail which is a fine hiking trail. Canyon Creek is a rather wet place generally with a large amount of rainfall; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Canyon Creek, Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 9 miles Average Gradient: 93 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.45669 Longitude: -122.76191 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.34999 Longitude: -122.7278 Paddler input for Canyon Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Canyon Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: DORENA DAM 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge 25 miles away This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains... Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove 29 miles away Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g... Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove 29 miles away   Central Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Cascade Range. Central Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Cascade Range. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Canyon Creek, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Canyon Creek, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Canyon Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Canyon Creek.   Whitewater Near Canyon Creek: Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) Umpqua River - North, Douglas County , 4 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 7 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) Little River, Douglas County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground) Champion Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) Sharps Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (7 mi above Layng Ck confluence) Brice Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground) Brice Creek, Lane County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) Layng Creek, Lane County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls) Copland Creek, Douglas County , 16 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua)   Ski Areas Near Canyon Creek: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 50 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 66 miles away, 1195 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 79 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 80 miles away, 3365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Canyon Creek: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 25 miles away Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 29 miles away Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 29 miles away Holiday Inn Express COTTAGE GROVE, Cottage Grove , 29 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Canyon Creek: River View RV Park, Idleyld Park, 11 miles away Smith Springs Campground, Douglas County, 13 miles away Big Twin Lakes Campground, Douglas County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Canyon Creek: Williams Creek Trail, Douglas County , 4 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2407 feet elevation difference Mott Trail, Douglas County , 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3396 feet elevation difference Leach Camp Trail, Douglas County , 5 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Francis Way, Lane County , 5 miles away,  .6 hiking miles, 136 feet elevation difference Panther Trail, Douglas County , 5 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3150 feet elevation difference China Creek Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference Pass Creek Trail, Douglas County , 6 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Canyon Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 49 miles away