Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County

Deschutes county, Bend to Tumalo State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     5.2 miles
  The scenic beauty of Oregon and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The starting location is a reasonable drive
    from Bend, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Deschutes River in Deschutes County is 5.2 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
around here you'll find a large number of good places. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. 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. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Deschutes River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows
 
plunge down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Deschutes River descend into the 10's. Deschutes River gets very little rainfall; the month with most of the snow is December while July is typically the driest month.
Here at Deschutes River there are plenty of people from Bend.

Deschutes River, Bend to Tumalo State Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 5.2 miles
Average Gradient: 57 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.06638
Longitude: -121.31889

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.13722
Longitude: -121.3314

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Current weather conditions at Deschutes River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: SISTERS 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Riverhouse Resort, Bend
2 miles away
The Riverhouse Resort is a full service three diamond resort. The Riverhouse is uniquely located on the banks of the beautiful Deschutes River. Decorated with an arts and crafts theme, generating a re...

Bend Riverside Motel Suites, Bend
2 miles away
Located on the banks of the world famous Deschutes River and next to Pioneer Park, the Bend Riverside Motel Suites offers one of the finest locations anywhere. Walking distance to the downtown core ar...

Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Bend, Bend
2 miles away
Our Bend Oregon hotel is just minutes from the Mt. Bachelor ski area and St. Charles Medical Center, 1 block from Deschutes County and State Government offices. Conveniently located in the heart of Do...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deschutes River.
 Whitewater Near Deschutes River:
Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 5 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park)
Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village)
Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 9 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls)
Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 10 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls)
Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 11 miles away, Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge)
Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 14 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls)
Deschutes River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir)
Crooked River, Crook / Deschutes County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 18 miles long (Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch)
Crooked River, Deschutes / Jefferson County , 20 miles away, Class III+(V) - 9 miles long (Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir)
Squaw Creek, Deschutes County , 21 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station)
 Ski Areas Near Deschutes River:
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 25 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 41 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 55 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 65 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 66 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 67 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 68 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 117 miles away, 730 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 126 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 138 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deschutes River:
Riverhouse Resort, Bend , 2 miles away
Bend Riverside Motel Suites, Bend , 2 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Bend, Bend , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bend, Or, Bend , 2 miles away
Quality Inn Bend, Bend , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River:
Tumalo State Park, Bend, 1 miles away
Bend Kampground, Bend, 2 miles away
Blue Bay - Deschutes National Forest, Bend, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Deschutes River:
Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes County , 18 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference
 Golf Courses Near Deschutes River:
River's Edge Golf Course, Bend , 2 miles away
Orion Golf Course, Bend , 5 miles away
Widgi Creek Golf Club, Bend , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Deschutes River

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