Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     15 miles   The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bend, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir stretch of Deschutes River in Jefferson County is 15 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. The natural beauty of Jefferson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything.     A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Deschutes River is pretty dried out typically; December is the wettest month with most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Deschutes River. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's.   Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Deschutes River are in the 20's. Steelhead Falls is a delightful local attraction. Deschutes River, Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 15 miles Average Gradient: 39 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.35979 Longitude: -121.2948 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.52561 Longitude: -121.29949 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: PELTON DAM 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond 10 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... Best Western Rama Inn, Redmond 12 miles away Discover this Redmond, Oregon hotel offering guests a complimentary continental breakfast near Smith Rock State Park. Located in Central Oregon, the Best Western Rama Inn offers all the amenities a... Comfort Suites Redmond, Redmond 12 miles away Airport 2 miles NE. Pet Charge 25.00 per stay per pet. Limit one pet per room, 25 lbs. or under. All Comfort Suites are smoke free....   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: Crooked River, Deschutes / Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class III+(V) - 9 miles long (Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 6 miles away, Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge) Crooked River, Crook / Deschutes County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 18 miles long (Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 12 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park) Metolius River, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 24 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Squaw Creek, Deschutes County , 25 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 26 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 34 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 40 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 51 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 52 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 53 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 66 miles away, 1563 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 124 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 129 miles away, 730 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond , 10 miles away Best Western Rama Inn, Redmond , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Redmond, Redmond , 12 miles away Redmond Super 8 Motel, Redmond , 12 miles away Best Western Rama Inn, Madras , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Crooked River Ranch, Terrebonne, 2 miles away Angel's High Chaparral, Culver, 6 miles away Madras/Culver KOA, Culver, 9 miles away   Trails Near Deschutes River: Reservation Trail, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1940 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Deschutes River