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
This stretch of Copland Creek is 5.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV(V) section. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners.
This is the only paddling section along Copland Creek. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have
reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Copland Creek a relatively wet spot; November is when you get the most rain here, and July is the month with the least moisture. And if that's not enough there's a lot more cool things to do in the Central Cascade Range. Near Copland Creek you hit upon Dark Canyon which is a splendid place to stop at, and if
you're keen on cool geologic traits try Old Man Rock. Rattlesnake Rock is a wonderful location to check out while in the neighborhood; why not take a refreshing hike along the Spring Mountain Way. During the warm days of summer highs here at Copland Creek reach the 80's with
nighttime lows in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Copland Creek during the wintertime frequently plunge into the 30's. This river has so much to offer. Take a hike on the BVD Trail.
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