Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Deschutes County Deschutes county, Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     14.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This section of Deschutes River is 14.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Deschutes County and the water flowing gracefully down Deschutes River attract people from near and far. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise     and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The campgrounds here at Deschutes River are pretty good. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bend, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Briefly about the general area: All through the summer months highs here at Deschutes River reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with   highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Deschutes River. Not much rain falls here at Deschutes River; December is the month that gets the most snow; July is the month with the least moisture. Awbrey Falls is a lovely spot to check out while you're at Deschutes River. Deschutes River, Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 14.5 miles Average Gradient: 21 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.13722 Longitude: -121.3314 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.2677 Longitude: -121.25614 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 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond 4 miles away Eagle Crest is a full service destination resort just outside of Redmond, Oregon. Eagle Crest is nestled between the majestic cascade mountains to the west and Smith Rock to the east. With three incre... Quality Inn Bend, Bend 4 miles away Winter and Summer recreation. Suites available. Skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, and boating. Within minutes of shopping and dining. Beautiful mountain views available. Pet accommodation: 10.00 USD/... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bend, Or, Bend 4 miles away The Award Winning Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bend is nestled in the heart of Central Oregon. Just as Bend serves as this region®s hub for shopping, dining, and recreation, the hotel serves...   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 , 5 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 6 miles away, Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge) Deschutes River, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Crooked River, Crook / Deschutes County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 18 miles long (Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 14 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Crooked River, Deschutes / Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class III+(V) - 9 miles long (Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 15 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 20 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Squaw Creek, Deschutes County , 22 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 28 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 41 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 59 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 62 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 63 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 63 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 119 miles away, 730 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 121 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 136 miles away, 3100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond , 4 miles away Quality Inn Bend, Bend , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bend, Or, Bend , 4 miles away Riverhouse Resort, Bend , 6 miles away Bend Riverside Motel Suites, Bend , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Running Y Ranch, Redmond, 4 miles away Four Seasons Mobile Home Park, Bend, 4 miles away Bend Kampground, Bend, 5 miles away