Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Deschutes County
Deschutes
county,
Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V+ 6 miles
The natural beauty of Deschutes County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This section of Deschutes River in Oregon is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people
there are campgrounds nearby. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're coming from Bend it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down
the page so you won’t get lost. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village stretch is just one of them. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip.
Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Lava Island Falls if you're here at Deschutes River, and you'll meet a lot of people from Bend here. Deschutes River gets very little precipitation; December is when you get the most snow here; July meanwhile is the driest month. This river is
so great. Upper Falls Deschutes River is a splendid local attraction, and Lava Island is an exciting place to stop at while at Deschutes River. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Deschutes River; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while Deschutes River night low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.
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-...
4 miles away
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5 miles away
Mt. Bachelor in your back yard, Downtown Bend in your front yard and conveniently located blocks from The Old Mill District. TownePlace Suites by Marriott? Bend, Oregon is an Extended-Stay Hotel where...
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