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.
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