Oregon whitewater - Coos River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Coos County

Coos county, Johnson Beach to below Mile 7 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6.1 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Coos Bay, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Coos County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. This stretch of Coos River - South Fork in Coos County is 6.1 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one,
    but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Johnson Beach to below Mile 7 Bridge section is the only paddling section along Coos River - South Fork. There's camping available near Coos River - South Fork. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend
some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Coos River - South Fork usually tend to be in the 70's while night lows are frequently in the 50's. All through the
 
winter highs are in the 50's; nighttime lows in the 30's for Coos River - South Fork.
Coos River - South Fork gets lots of water; through December this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is July.

Coos River - South Fork, Johnson Beach to below Mile 7 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.38333
Longitude: -123.96445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.36972
Longitude: -123.89945

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Current weather conditions at Coos River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: HONEYMAN STATE PARK 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Holiday Motel, Coos Bay
19 miles away
The Best Western Holiday Motel is nestled on the bay of Coos River surrounded by the Pacific shoreline with its beautiful beaches. Located on Hwy 101 in the downtown area of Coos Bay, we are steps awa...

Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay, Coos Bay
20 miles away
***Guestroom renovations were completed in June 2006***Conveniently located directly on Highway 101, the Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay is the Bay Area's premier full-service hotel. Just six blocks north of ...

Best Western Salbasgeon Inn Of Reedsport, Reedsport
20 miles away
This charming Reedsport, Oregon hotel is conveniently located just two miles from the Pacific Ocean and the famed Oregon National Dunes. Experience the personalized customer service, array of top no...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Coos Bay, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Coos River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Coos River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Coos River - South Fork:
Millicoma River - West Fork, Coos County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Above Allegany)
Umpqua River, Douglas County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 84 miles long (Confluence of North and South Umpqua to Scottsburg)
Umpqua River, Douglas County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Sawyers Rapids)
Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek)
Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Myrtle Grove Camp Ground to Milepost 3)
 Ski Areas Near Coos River - South Fork:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 107 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 131 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 152 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 158 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 159 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 179 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 182 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 185 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 191 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Coos River - South Fork:
Best Western Holiday Motel, Coos Bay , 19 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay, Coos Bay , 20 miles away
Best Western Salbasgeon Inn Of Reedsport, Reedsport , 20 miles away
Economy Inn Reedsport, Reedsport , 20 miles away
Comfort Inn North Bend, North Bend , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Coos River - South Fork:
Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort, Reedsport, 13 miles away
Portside RV Park, Brookings, 16 miles away
Gulls At Sleepy Hollow RV Park, Myrtle Point, 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Coos River - South Fork:
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 66 miles away
 Lakes Near Coos River - South Fork

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