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
  The beautiful scenery of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The put-in location is a short drive from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There's camping available near Clackamas River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade Range
    is great. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere.
This section of Clackamas River in Oregon is 21.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The McIver Park to Mouth section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the months of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Clackamas River; the night is a tad cooler of course, mostly in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter
 
lows in the 30's overnight here at Clackamas River. Clackamas River is a good site of common rain; December is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year 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...

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...

Best Western Sunnyside Inn, Clackamas
7 miles away
Stay in one of the newly remodeled guest rooms at this Clackamas hotel, conveniently located at Interstate 205 and Sunnyside Road in Oregon. The Best Western Sunnyside Inn offers all the comforts and...



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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
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 104 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 125 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clackamas River:
Clackamas Inn & Suites, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Comfort Suites Clackamas, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Best Western Sunnyside Inn, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Portland-Days Inn South, Clackamas , 7 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Portland Southeast, Clackamas , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clackamas River:
Milo Mciver State Park, -blank-, 7 miles away
Mobile Estates, Portland, 8 miles away
Tall Firs Mobile Home and RV Park, 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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