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

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Current weather conditions at Deschutes River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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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...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Deschutes River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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