Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Jefferson/ Wasco/ Sherman County Jefferson/ Wasco/ Sherman county, US 26 to Sherars Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     53 miles   The US 26 to Sherars Falls stretch of Deschutes River is 53 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from City of The Dalles, as you can see on the road map further down. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The US 26 to Sherars Falls stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There aren’t any hotels     right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: At Deschutes River you don’t see much rain; most of the rain falls through December; July on the other hand is the driest. Mutton Mountain Spring is an inspiring place to check out during your stay, and needless to say, A tour to Lousey Hollow is always fun.   Through the warmest time of the year here at Deschutes River, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's while overnight lows are typically in the 40's. Highs all through the winter are regularly in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Deschutes River. Deschutes River, US 26 to Sherars Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 53 miles Average Gradient: 12 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.76361 Longitude: -121.2314 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.25444 Longitude: -121.04417 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: DUFUR 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Rama Inn, Madras 18 miles away This Madras hotel in Oregon is surrounded by high desert terrain and mountain peaks of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area. The Best Western Madras Inn is ideally situated in Central Oregon off Highway... Comfort Inn The Dalles, The Dalles 29 miles away In the heart of Columbia Gorge, short distance to Historical Downtown, shopping, walking tours baske in the sun at Riverfront Park, suites available, heated indoor pool, whirlpool. Pet accommodation: ... The Dalles Inn, The Dalles 29 miles away Visitors to The Dalles Inn will enjoy staying in the Historic Downtown District of The Dalles. An ideal location in the Columbia River Gorge with easy access to windsurfing, Mt. Hood, waterfall trail...   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 City of The Dalles, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of City of The Dalles, 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: White River, Wasco County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 11.3 miles long (Victor Road Bridge to Tygh Valley) White River, Wasco County , 12 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Celestial Falls) White River, Wasco County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge) Deschutes River, Wasco County , 24 miles away, Class III - 44 miles long (Sherar's Falls to Columbia River) Crooked River, Deschutes / Jefferson County , 27 miles away, Class III+(V) - 9 miles long (Crooked River Ranch to Billy Chinook Reservoir) Deschutes River, Jefferson County , 30 miles away, Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Cooper Spur, Oregon , 38 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 40 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 43 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 45 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 59 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 62 miles away, 3365 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 81 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 93 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 97 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 119 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Best Western Rama Inn, Madras , 18 miles away Comfort Inn The Dalles, The Dalles , 29 miles away The Dalles Inn, The Dalles , 29 miles away The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles , 29 miles away Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Wasco County Fairgrounds, Tygh Valley, 12 miles away Deschutes River Resort, Madras, 15 miles away Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort, Tygh Valley, 16 miles away