Oregon whitewater - Clackamas River - South Fork, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County Clackamas county, South Fork Clackamas Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0 miles   This section of Clackamas River - South Fork is 0 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the South Fork Clackamas Falls section is just one of them.     You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Oregon and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Clackamas River - South Fork sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls during December, and July on the other hand is the driest. Summertime at Clackamas River - South Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's.   Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are regularly in the 40's; throughout the dark hours in the winter at Clackamas River - South Fork temperatures drop to the 30's. Big Cliff is an interesting location to stop at while at Clackamas River - South Fork, and don't leave Clackamas River - South Fork without first paying a visit to Hillockburn Spring. So much amusing stuff in the Central Cascade Range, just phenomenal. Clackamas River - South Fork, South Fork Clackamas Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 0 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1884 Longitude: -122.2279 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1884 Longitude: -122.2279 Paddler input for Clackamas River - South Fork, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clackamas River - South Fork, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: ESTACADA 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy 11 miles away This Sandy, Oregon hotel is a full-service hotel offering guests easy access to Mt. Hood, the Rose Garden Convention Center and the Washington Zoo. Enjoy beautiful mountain views and friendly, hospi... Resort at the Mountain, Welches 20 miles away The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 gues... Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches 20 miles away Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clackamas River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Clackamas River - South Fork: Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 12.5 miles long (Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir) Eagle Creek, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, Class II-V+ - 11 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Eagle Creek Road) Roaring River, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground) Sandy River, Clackamas County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge) Clear Creek, Clackamas County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Oregon 211 to Redland Road) Bull Run, Clackamas County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River) Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station) Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County , 14 miles away, Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park) Collawash River, Marion County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area) Mollala River - North Fork, Clackamas County , 16 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Dead Horse Canyon Creek Bridge to Mollola River)   Ski Areas Near Clackamas River - South Fork: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 33 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 36 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 40 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 44 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 45 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 69 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 78 miles away, 1563 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 91 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 100 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 122 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clackamas River - South Fork: Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 11 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 20 miles away Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 20 miles away Whispering Woods Resort, Welches , 20 miles away Howard Johnson Gresham, Gresham , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clackamas River - South Fork: Silver Fox RV Park, Estacada, 3 miles away Northwest Land Management, Estacada, 3 miles away Bigfoot Lodge and Trailer Court, Sandy, 10 miles away   Trails Near Clackamas River - South Fork: High Camp Trail, Clackamas County , 9 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 278 feet elevation difference Cold Spring Trail, Clackamas County , 9 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1284 feet elevation difference East Mountain Trail, Clackamas County , 10 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 479 feet elevation difference Dry Ridge Trail, Clackamas County , 10 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 3204 feet elevation difference Fanton Plaza Trail, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1787 feet elevation difference South Fork Mountain Trail, Clackamas County , 11 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 2378 feet elevation difference Thunder Mountain Trail, Clackamas County , 11 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 3377 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Clackamas River - South Fork