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. 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. The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend 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-... Mount Bachelor Village Resort, Bend 4 miles away If you are looking for one of the best hotels, resorts in Bend, Oregon look no further. Built on a ridge above the Deschutes River just minutes from downtown Bend yet right at the gateway to the sceni... Towneplace Suites By Marriott Bend, Bend 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...   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 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 Warner Canyon, Oregon , 116 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 131 miles away, 1150 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 132 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend , 0 miles away Mount Bachelor Village Resort, Bend , 4 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott 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