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 average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Bend, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village stretch is just one of many. The Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village section of Deschutes River is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class     IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There's camping available near Deschutes River. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer at Deschutes River temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are   usually in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at Deschutes River temperatures drop to the 10's. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Around Deschutes River you don’t get a lot of rain; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Upper Falls Deschutes River is an inspiring site to stop at during your stay, and Lava Island is a perfect location to go to while in the area. A short trip to Lava Island Falls is always worthwhile; this is a popular site for people from Bend. Deschutes River, Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.98448 Longitude: -121.39983 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.997 Longitude: -121.38501 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 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 7 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 13 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 18 miles away, Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge) Squaw Creek, Deschutes County , 19 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 22 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls) Deschutes River, Jefferson County , 23 miles away, Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 20 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 39 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 49 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 69 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 70 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 70 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend , 0 miles away Pine Ridge Inn, Bend , 4 miles away TownePlace Suites Bend, Bend , 5 miles away La Quinta Inn Bend, Bend , 6 miles away Ameritel Inn Bend, Bend , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Scandia RV and Mobile Park, Bend, 6 miles away Bend Keystone RV Park, Bend, 7 miles away Simax - Deschutes National Forest, Bend, 7 miles away   Trails Near Deschutes River: Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes County , 13 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference Paulina Peak Trail, Deschutes County , 18 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   Golf Courses Near Deschutes River: Widgi Creek Golf Club, Bend , 1 miles away Lost Tracks Golf Club, Bend , 6 miles away River's Edge Golf Course, Bend , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Deschutes River