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 wonderful Jefferson County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir section is just     one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir stretch of Deschutes River in Oregon is 15 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bend, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly about the general area: It is very dried out here at Deschutes River mostly; the month with most of the rain is December, and the driest of the months is July. High temperatures at Deschutes River throughout the summertime are in the 90's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with   highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Deschutes River during the wintertime commonly descend into the 20's. It's always pleasant to go to Steelhead Falls. 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... Sleep Inn & Suites Redmond, Redmond 11 miles away The brand-new, 100 percent non-smoking Sleep Inn and Suites Redmond has the best business amenities of any lodging facility in Redmond. With convenient access to The Deschutes County Fair and Expo Cen... Super 8 Motel - Redmond, Redmond 12 miles away Complimentary SuperStart breakfast, indoor heated pool and spa, wireless high speed internet access, satellite TV w/HBO, interior corridors with elevator. Guest laundry facilities, in-room safes. Hand...   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   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond , 10 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Redmond, Redmond , 11 miles away Super 8 Motel - Redmond, Redmond , 12 miles away Best Western Rama Inn, Redmond , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Airport, Redmond , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Crooked River Ranch, Terrebonne, 2 miles away Olallie Lake Resort, Crooked River Ranch, 4 miles away The Cove Palisades State Park, Culver, 5 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