Oregon whitewater - Copland Creek, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County Douglas county, Second Bridge to North Umpqua section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     5.7 miles   The wonderful Oregon scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Copland Creek than the Second Bridge to North Umpqua section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay     the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. This stretch of Copland Creek in Douglas County is 5.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV(V) section. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. When you're paddling down a Central Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Copland Creek during the warm days of summer are in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. Highs during the winter are   ordinarily in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Copland Creek descend into the 30's. All year is a great time in the Central Cascade Range if you like the outdoors. Going for a hike along the BVD Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood, and if you want to stop by some exciting stuff, stop by Old Man Rock. Hiking along the Spring Mountain Way is delightful fun; a cool spot to take a look at is Rattlesnake Rock. Copland Creek commonly gets lots of rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is mostly the driest month. This is such a great river. Copland Creek is close to Dark Canyon which is undeniably worth taking a look at. Copland Creek, Second Bridge to North Umpqua road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V) Length: 5.7 miles Average Gradient: 120 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.26639 Longitude: -122.5255 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.29159 Longitude: -122.54381 Paddler input for Copland Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Copland Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: IDLEYLD PARK 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge 24 miles away This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains... Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove 44 miles away Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g... Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove 44 miles away   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 Copland Creek, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Copland Creek, 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 Medford, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Copland Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Copland Creek.   Whitewater Near Copland Creek: Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 9 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) Umpqua River - North, Douglas County , 15 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) Canyon Creek, Douglas County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek) Jackson Creek, Douglas County , 16 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) Little River, Douglas County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground) Brice Creek, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) Champion Creek, Lane County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) Brice Creek, Lane County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground)   Ski Areas Near Copland Creek: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 38 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 61 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 70 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 73 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 101 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 115 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 118 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 120 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 125 miles away, 500 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 163 miles away, 730 vertical feet   Hotels Near Copland Creek: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 24 miles away Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 44 miles away Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 44 miles away Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove , 44 miles away Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 46 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Copland Creek: Weeping Rock Campground, Douglas County, 2 miles away Big Twin Lakes Campground, Douglas County, 5 miles away River View RV Park, Idleyld Park, 5 miles away   Trails Near Copland Creek: Spring Mountain Way, Douglas County , 3 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 4292 feet elevation difference BVD Trail, Douglas County , 4 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 2801 feet elevation difference Deception Way, Douglas County , 4 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 1482 feet elevation difference Grassy Ranch Trail, Douglas County , 4 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 684 feet elevation difference Copeland Creek Trail, Douglas County , 4 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 3234 feet elevation difference Twin Lakes Trail, Douglas County , 5 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference Boulder Creek Trail, Douglas County , 6 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 3222 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Copland Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 34 miles away