Oregon whitewater - Clackamas River, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County

Clackamas county, June Creek Br. to Collawash River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     8 miles
  The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The June Creek Br. to Collawash River section of Clackamas River is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade Range is great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from
    the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whether you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the June Creek Br. to Collawash River stretch is just one of many. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summer months highs here at Clackamas River get into the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and after the sun is down during
 
the winter temperatures at Clackamas River descend into the 30's. Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. Take a hike on the Cottonwood Meadows Trail.
Clackamas River regularly gets lots of precipitation; during December this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Clackamas River is right by the Rhododendron Ridge Trail, and a journey to Austin Hot Springs will fill your spirit with great feelings.

Clackamas River, June Creek Br. to Collawash River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.01689
Longitude: -121.9192

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.0316
Longitude: -122.05931

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Current weather conditions at Clackamas River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: THREE LYNX 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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15 miles away
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15 miles away
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
21 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clackamas River.
 Whitewater Near Clackamas River:
Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork, Clackamas County , 3 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River)
Collawash River, Marion County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area)
Collawash River, Marion County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5)
Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station)
Roaring River, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground)
Breitenbush River, Marion County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake)
Zigzag River, Clackamas County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River)
Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 12.5 miles long (Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir)
Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir)
Sandy River, Clackamas County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Clackamas River:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 21 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 24 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 27 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 31 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 33 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 54 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 70 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 89 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 100 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clackamas River:
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 15 miles away
Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 15 miles away
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 21 miles away
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 27 miles away
Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clackamas River:
Frazier Turnaround Campground, Clackamas County, 6 miles away
Frazier Fork Campground, Clackamas County, 6 miles away
Shining Lake Campground, Clackamas County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Clackamas River:
Rhododendron Ridge Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 887 feet elevation difference
Cottonwood Meadows Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1564 feet elevation difference
Bagby Trail, Clackamas County , 5 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 602 feet elevation difference
Lowe Creek Trail, Clackamas County , 5 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1307 feet elevation difference
Bull of the Woods Trail, Clackamas County , 6 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2348 feet elevation difference
Roaring River Trail, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 4083 feet elevation difference
Round Lake Trail, Marion County , 7 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1470 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Clackamas River

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