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 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The starting point is not too far from Bend, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Deschutes County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Deschutes
River are pretty good. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river
system, there are others too. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: It is very dried up here at Deschutes River usually; December is the wettest month with most snow while July is generally the driest month. The warmest time of the year at Deschutes River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's.
Highs all through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Deschutes River. It's always nice to have a look at Dillon Falls. A visit to Benham Falls will fill your soul with fine feelings, and during your journey here you'll meet some folks from Bend for sure.
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