Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Deschutes County Deschutes county, Benham Falls to Dillon Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-V(V+)     2.5 miles   The nature scenery of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down Deschutes River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bend, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are plenty of hotels here if     you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Benham Falls to Dillon Falls section of Deschutes River in Oregon is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer months at Deschutes River highs are usually in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's; overnight   lows in the 10's for Deschutes River. Not much rain falls here at Deschutes River; through the month of December you get the most snow around here, and the driest month is July. A short journey to Benham Falls is always worthwhile. Dillon Falls is an inspiring place to go to while here; there are plenty of people from Bend here at Deschutes River. Deschutes River, Benham Falls to Dillon Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-V(V+) Length: 2.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.93529 Longitude: -121.4101 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.95734 Longitude: -121.41302 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, Oregon Local climate location: SISTERS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend 3 miles away On the dry side of the Cascade Mountains in Bend, Oregon lies a special facility named Seventh Mountain Resort that offers boundless memories and opportunities. Since 1972 the Seventh Mountain Resort-... The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver 4 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver 4 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 ...   All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Deschutes River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Deschutes River, Oregon. 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 Deschutes River. 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 , 1 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 5 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 15 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park) Squaw Creek, Deschutes County , 19 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 21 miles away, Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge) Deschutes River, Jefferson County , 26 miles away, Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 19 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 39 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 46 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 71 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 71 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 72 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 74 miles away, 500 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 115 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 129 miles away, 1150 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 134 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend , 3 miles away The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver , 4 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 4 miles away Mount Bachelor Village Resort, Bend , 7 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott Bend, Bend , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Snowy River RV Park, Bend, 6 miles away Scandia RV and Mobile Park, Bend, 8 miles away Crown Villa RV Resort, Bend, 9 miles away   Trails Near Deschutes River: Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes County , 12 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference Paulina Peak Trail, Deschutes County , 17 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 446 feet elevation difference Three Creek Lake Trail, Deschutes County , 18 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 900 feet elevation difference Edison Ice Cave and Lava Trail, Deschutes County , 19 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference   Golf Courses Near Deschutes River: Widgi Creek Golf Club, Bend , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Deschutes River