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

Clackamas county, McIver Park to Mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     21.8 miles
  If you're coming from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out
    with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The wonderful Clackamas County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Clackamas River have people coming here. When you're paddling down a Central Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along
the way too. 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. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The McIver Park to Mouth section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This section of Clackamas River in Clackamas County is 21.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm days of summer, highs frequently
 
are in the 70's at Clackamas River. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while Clackamas River night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 30's. From a rainfall point of view Clackamas River is a quite typical site; the wettest month of the year is frequently December, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is July.

Clackamas River, McIver Park to Mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 21.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3073
Longitude: -122.3624

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.372
Longitude: -122.60431

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Current weather conditions at Clackamas River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: VANCOUVER 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clackamas Inn & Suites, Clackamas
7 miles away
Uniquely located in the spectacular Clackamas River basin in full view of Mt. Hood. Whether you re visiting Clackamas for business vacationing in our scenic wonderland taking in the unbelievable sig...

Hampton Inn Portland/Clackamas, Clackamas
7 miles away
The Hampton Inn - Portland/Clackamas hotel is located in one of Portland*s fastest growing suburbs near numerous restaurants shops and local attractions. This Clackamas Oregon Hampton Inn features 1...

Comfort Suites Clackamas, Clackamas
7 miles away
Convenient location in Clackamas, near I-205 freeway. Fifteen minutes to downtown Portland and Portland International Airport. Free deluxe hot breakfast buffet. Indoor pool hot tub, sauna, meeting spa...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington, the metro area neareast to Clackamas River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clackamas River.
 Whitewater Near Clackamas River:
Clear Creek, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Oregon 211 to Redland Road)
Molalla River, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Table Rock Fork to Glen Avon Bridge)
Mollala River - North Fork, Clackamas County , 13 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Dead Horse Canyon Creek Bridge to Mollola River)
Eagle Creek, Clackamas County , 14 miles away, Class II-V+ - 11 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Eagle Creek Road)
Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County , 16 miles away, Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park)
Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Highway 140 to Washougal)
Little Washougal River, Clark County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.8 miles long (Boulder Creek to Washougal River)
Bull Run, Clackamas County , 18 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River)
Butte Creek, Clackamas/ Marion County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Fault Line to Oregon 213)
Clackamas River - South Fork, Clackamas County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 0 miles long (South Fork Clackamas Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Clackamas River:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 50 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 53 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 57 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 61 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 62 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 86 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 90 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 98 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clackamas River:
Clackamas Inn & Suites, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Hampton Inn Portland/Clackamas, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Comfort Suites Clackamas, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Howard Johnson Clackamas, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Days Inn Portland South, Clackamas , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clackamas River:
Milo Mciver State Park, -blank-, 7 miles away
Clackamette RV Park, Oregon City, 8 miles away
Mobile Estates, Portland, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Clackamas River:
Pine Crest Trail, Clackamas County , 18 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference
 Golf Courses Near Clackamas River:
Oregon City Golf Club at Lone Oak, Beavercreek , 4 miles away
Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course Driving Range, Clackamas , 4 miles away
Greenlea Golf Course, Boring , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Clackamas River

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