Oregon whitewater - Crooked River, Deschutes / Jefferson County
Deschutes / Jefferson
county,
Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III+(V) 9 miles
The starting point is not too far from Bend, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of Deschutes / Jefferson County and the water flowing gracefully down Crooked River have people coming here. The Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir stretch of Crooked River in Deschutes / Jefferson County is 9 miles long
and is according to American Whitewater a class III+(V) section of whitewater. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir section is one of a few paddling sections in this
river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: All through the long summer days at Crooked River temperatures are frequently
in the 90's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Crooked River during the winter commonly drop into the 20's. Crooked River gets very little rainfall; December is the month that gets the most rain while July is typically the driest month.
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