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 wonderful Oregon scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The Benham Falls to Dillon Falls section of Deschutes River in Oregon is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-V(V+) section of whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Bend, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There's camping available near Deschutes River. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers
here are not suitable for beginners. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both,
doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. 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. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Benham Falls to Dillon Falls stretch is just one of many.
Briefly about the general area: Benham Falls is a magnificent local attraction; this is a popular site for people from Bend. High temperatures at Deschutes River during the days of summer are in the 80's with night lows in
the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Deschutes River temperatures dip to the 10's. Dillon Falls is a charming place to have a look at while you're at Deschutes River. Not much precipitation falls here at Deschutes River; during the month of December you get the most snow around here, and the driest month is July.
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