Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County Deschutes county, Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     9 miles   This stretch of Deschutes River in Oregon is 9 miles long and is a class I-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Bend it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls section is just one of many.     The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. The beautiful scenery of Oregon and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Yeah, come up here to the Central Cascade Range for a great time. For the duration of the warmest time of the year highs here at Deschutes River get into the 70's with night lows in the 40's.   The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows at Deschutes River during the wintertime regularly dip into the 10's. There's a forest here at Deschutes River called Pringle Falls Experimental Forest, and if you're addicted to cool geologic characteristics try Bull Bend. Deschutes River is a location that is quite waterless ordinarily; December is when you get the most snow here, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Deschutes River, Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.68472 Longitude: -121.68862 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.7482 Longitude: -121.60703 Paddler input for Deschutes River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Deschutes River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: WICKIUP DAM 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine 10 miles away Stay at this La Pine, Oregon hotel, a central location to five of the major recreational areas in Oregon including Crater Lake and the 14 lake Cascade Lakes. Welcome to the Best Western Newberry Sta... Sunriver Resort, Sunriver 16 miles away Sunriver Resort is located at the foot of the Cascade Mountain range in Central Oregon- 15 miles south of Bend. A four-star- full-service resort for family- couples and business. Offering world-class ... The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver 17 miles away Located 35 miles from Redmond Airport and 175 miles from Portland Airport. Sunriver offers overnight accommodations after a strenuous day on Mount Bachelor which boasts coast from Canada to Californi...   Central Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Cascade Range. Central Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Cascade Range. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Deschutes River.   Whitewater Near Deschutes River: Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 16 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 20 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 21 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Squaw Creek, Deschutes County , 25 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 29 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 14 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 27 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 38 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 79 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 81 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 81 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 85 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine , 10 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 16 miles away The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver , 17 miles away The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend , 22 miles away Pine Ridge Inn, Bend , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Wampus Campground, Deschutes County, 1 miles away Twin Lake Resort RV Park, Bend, 3 miles away Round Swamp Campground, Deschutes County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Deschutes River: Edison Ice Cave and Lava Trail, Deschutes County , 10 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference Lucky Lake Trail, Deschutes County , 14 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 254 feet elevation difference Corral Swamp Trail, Deschutes County , 14 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 444 feet elevation difference Cultus Lake Trail, Deschutes County , 15 miles away, 11.1 hiking miles, 604 feet elevation difference Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes County , 15 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference Mud Lake Trail, Deschutes County , 16 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 212 feet elevation difference Six Lakes Trail, Deschutes County , 16 miles away, 8.3 hiking miles, 1189 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Deschutes River: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 53 miles away