Oregon whitewater - Collawash River, Central Cascade Range, Marion County

Marion county, Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     5.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The scenic beauty of Marion County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area stretch of Collawash River is 5.5 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in
    this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out
with mother nature will make you glad you came. 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. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. A lot of rainfall falls at Collawash River; through the month of December you get the most rain around here, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
There's good hiking along the Bagby Trail, and
 
hiking is a popular thing to do around Collawash River; Bull of the Woods Trail is a brilliant local trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Collawash River. During the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Collawash River sink into the 30's.

Collawash River, Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 5.5 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.96659
Longitude: -122.04361

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.03139
Longitude: -122.0599

Paddler input for Collawash River, Oregon:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Collawash River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
WXPort

Local climate location: THREE LYNX 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Resort at the Mountain, Welches
18 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
18 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...

Whispering Woods Resort, Welches
18 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Valley, where elements of the natural world will touch your spirit of discovery, Whispering Woods Resort lies surrounded by the beauty of Mount Hood National...



OTHER_INFO
  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 Collawash River, Oregon
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Collawash River, 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 Hood River, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Collawash River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Collawash River.
 Whitewater Near Collawash River:
Collawash River, Marion County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5)
Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station)
Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River)
Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork, Clackamas County , 5 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River)
Roaring River, Clackamas County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground)
Breitenbush River, Marion County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake)
Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 12.5 miles long (Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir)
Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir)
Clackamas River - South Fork, Clackamas County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 0 miles long (South Fork Clackamas Falls)
Sandy River, Clackamas County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Collawash River:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 25 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 29 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 31 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 31 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 37 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 55 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 92 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 103 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 126 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Collawash River:
Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 18 miles away
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 18 miles away
Whispering Woods Resort, Welches , 18 miles away
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 25 miles away
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Collawash River:
Skookum Lake Campground, Clackamas County, 8 miles away
Shining Lake Campground, Clackamas County, 9 miles away
Frazier Turnaround Campground, Clackamas County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Collawash River:
Bagby Trail, Clackamas County , 0 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 602 feet elevation difference
Bull of the Woods Trail, Clackamas County , 2 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2348 feet elevation difference
Farm Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 252 feet elevation difference
Welcome Lakes Trail, Marion County , 5 miles away, 8.1 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference
Cold Spring Trail, Clackamas County , 6 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1284 feet elevation difference
Rhododendron Ridge Trail, Clackamas County , 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 887 feet elevation difference
Thunder Mountain Trail, Clackamas County , 6 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 3377 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Collawash River

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater