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

Coos county, Myrtle Grove Camp Ground to Milepost 3 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     5.5 miles
  The Myrtle Grove Camp Ground to Milepost 3 section of Coquille River - South Fork in Oregon is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Coos Bay, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Oregon and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels
    fill up quick. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's
good length for a morning trip. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
A spree to Elk Creek Falls will fill your soul with great feelings. Coquille River
 
- South Fork is a rather wet place commonly with a lot of rain; throughout the month of December you get the most rain around here; July on the other hand is the driest.
All through the warmest time of the year here at Coquille River - South Fork, high temperatures generally reach the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Coquille River - South Fork during the winter typically sink into the 30's.

Coquille River - South Fork, Myrtle Grove Camp Ground to Milepost 3 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 5.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.7858
Longitude: -124.02421

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.84469
Longitude: -124.0452

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Current weather conditions at Coquille River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: POWERS 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Holiday Motel, Coos Bay
31 miles away
While traveling on the Oregon Coast, stay at this Coos Bay Motel, with its convenient downtown location on Hwy 101. The Best Western Holiday Motel provides a retreat for exploring the Oregon Coast a...

Best Western Inn At Face Rock, Bandon
31 miles away
Stay at this Bandon hotel to enjoy the best of the southern Oregon coast. The Westernmost Best Western in the continental US! A complimentary hot breakfast is provided for each guest each day. The B...

Comfort Inn North Bend, North Bend
33 miles away
Coos Bay Comfort inn offers oversized guest rooms with wireless internet. We are close to shopping, airport, medical facilities, museums, beaches, charter fishing and whale watching. Enjoy live theatr...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Coquille River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (South Fork Bridge to Myrtle Grove)
Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek)
Rogue River, Josephine/Curry County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 34 miles long (Grave Creek to Foster Bar)
Illinois River, Josephine / Curry County , 21 miles away, Class IV(V) - 31 miles long (Miami Bar to Oak Flat)
Elk River, Curry County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Slate Creek to Elk River Hatchery)
Coos River - South Fork, Coos County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 6.1 miles long (Johnson Beach to below Mile 7 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 144 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 147 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 170 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 174 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Best Western Holiday Motel, Coos Bay , 31 miles away
Best Western Inn At Face Rock, Bandon , 31 miles away
Comfort Inn North Bend, North Bend , 33 miles away
PLAINVIEW MOTEL, Coos Bay , 33 miles away
Pacific Reef Resort, Gold Beach , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Powers Park, Powers, 1 miles away
Boundary Campground, Coos County, 1 miles away
Coal Creek Campground, Coos County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Mountain Wells Trail, Curry County , 11 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 625 feet elevation difference
Lower River Trail, Curry County , 15 miles away, 6.1 hiking miles, 779 feet elevation difference
Bear Camp Trail, Curry County , 15 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 45 miles away
Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 53 miles away

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