Oregon whitewater - Coquille River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Coos County
Coos
county,
2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 6.3 miles
The 2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek section of Coquille River - South Fork is 6.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. If you're coming from Coos Bay it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the sparkling of the
sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system,
the 2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek stretch is one of them. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Coquille River - South Fork a quite wet
spot; all through December this area sees the most rain; the driest month is July. Summertime at Coquille River - South Fork comes with high temperatures in the 60's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's while Coquille River - South Fork overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the 30's.
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