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.

Coquille River - South Fork, 2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 6.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.86769
Longitude: -124.05311

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.9056
Longitude: -124.1092

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Current weather conditions at Coquille River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: BANDON 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Holiday Motel, Coos Bay
26 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
26 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
28 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 , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Myrtle Grove Camp Ground to Milepost 3)
Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (South Fork Bridge to Myrtle Grove)
Elk River, Curry County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Slate Creek to Elk River Hatchery)
Rogue River, Josephine/Curry County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 34 miles long (Grave Creek to Foster Bar)
Illinois River, Josephine / Curry County , 25 miles away, Class IV(V) - 31 miles long (Miami Bar to Oak Flat)
Coos River - South Fork, Coos County , 27 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 , 103 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 146 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 152 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 171 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 175 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Best Western Holiday Motel, Coos Bay , 26 miles away
Best Western Inn At Face Rock, Bandon , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn North Bend, North Bend , 28 miles away
PLAINVIEW MOTEL, Coos Bay , 28 miles away
Pacific Reef Resort, Gold Beach , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Boundary Campground, Coos County, 4 miles away
Powers Park, Powers, 5 miles away
China Flat Campground, Coos County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Mountain Wells Trail, Curry County , 13 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 625 feet elevation difference
Lower River Trail, Curry County , 17 miles away, 6.1 hiking miles, 779 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 49 miles away
Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 56 miles away

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