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 starting location is a reasonable drive from Coos Bay, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. 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 visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions
    for lots of people. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an
afternoon trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other spots for that. This section of Coquille River - South Fork in Oregon is 6.3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Coquille River - South Fork is a wet place that gets much precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly
 
December, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest.
For the period of the summertime here at Coquille River - South Fork, high temperatures typically get into the 60's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Coquille River - South Fork.

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
The Best Western Holiday Motel is nestled on the bay of Coos River surrounded by the Pacific shoreline with its beautiful beaches. Located on Hwy 101 in the downtown area of Coos Bay, we are steps awa...

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! The Best Western Inn at Face Rock Resort boasts private beach access, sce...

Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay, Coos Bay
27 miles away
***Guestroom renovations were completed in June 2006***Conveniently located directly on Highway 101, the Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay is the Bay Area's premier full-service hotel. Just six blocks north of ...



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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
Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay, Coos Bay , 27 miles away
Comfort Inn North Bend, North Bend , 28 miles away
Plainview Motel, Coos Bay , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Coquille River - South Fork:
Boundary Campground, Coos County, 4 miles away
China Flat Campground, Coos County, 6 miles away
Coal Creek 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
 Lakes Near Coquille River - South Fork

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