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. 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. 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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   Lakes Near Copland Creek