Oregon whitewater - Crooked River, Crook / Deschutes County Crook / Deschutes county, Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     18 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bend, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Crook / Deschutes County scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are some good stretches to paddle     in this river system, the Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch stretch is one of them. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch stretch of Crooked River in Oregon is 18 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: All through the summer at Crooked River highs are   generally in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for Crooked River. If you yearn for a little side visit, try Sherwood Canyon, and a visit to Nichols Spring will fill your soul with tremendous feelings. At Crooked River you don’t see much precipitation; the month with most of the rain is December; July is the month with the least moisture. Crooked River, Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 18 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.34859 Longitude: -121.0803 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.42829 Longitude: -121.23301 Paddler input for Crooked River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Crooked River, Oregon Local climate location: PELTON DAM 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Crooked River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Crooked River.   Whitewater Near Crooked River: Crooked River, Deschutes / Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 9 miles long (Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 9 miles away, Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge) Deschutes River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 13 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 27 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 28 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Metolius River, Jefferson County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook)   Ski Areas Near Crooked River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 41 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 49 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 58 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 60 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 61 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 72 miles away, 1563 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 112 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 122 miles away, 730 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 128 miles away, 3100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crooked River: Best Western Rama Inn, Redmond , 7 miles away Comfort Suites Redmond, Redmond , 8 miles away Redmond Super 8 Motel, Redmond , 8 miles away Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond , 9 miles away Best Western Rama Inn, Madras , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crooked River: Highway 97 RV Park, Redmond, 5 miles away Crooked River Ranch RV Park, Redmond, 5 miles away Madras/Culver KOA, Culver, 6 miles away   Lakes Near Crooked River