Oregon whitewater - Deschutes River, Wasco County Wasco county, Sherar's Falls to Columbia River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     44 miles   If you're coming from City of The Dalles it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Wasco County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. A stretch this long is     of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch of Deschutes River in Wasco County is 44 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: All through the summertime highs here at Deschutes River get into the 80's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Deschutes River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Around Deschutes River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July is when it's the driest.   Deschutes River, Sherar's Falls to Columbia River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 44 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.25444 Longitude: -121.04417 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.63027 Longitude: -120.90973 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: DALLESPORT FAA AP 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn The Dalles, The Dalles 14 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: ... Biggs Junction Travelodge, Biggs Junction 15 miles away The Biggs Junction Travelodge is conveniently located at the intersection of I 84 and Hwy 97. The Mary Hill Museum Amphitheater and Winery are all within five miles. There is a 24 Hr Restaurant and 24... The Dalles Inn, The Dalles 16 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 , 13 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Celestial Falls) Swale Creek, Klickitat County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Harris Road to Wahkiacus) Little Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.7 miles long (Olsen Road to Klickitat River) Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Klickitat Springs to Fishing Access) White River, Wasco County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 11.3 miles long (Victor Road Bridge to Tygh Valley) Canyon Creek - Klickitat drainage, -blank- County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Soda Springs Road to Little Klickitat) Deschutes River, Jefferson/ Wasco/ Sherman County , 24 miles away, Class III - 53 miles long (US 26 to Sherars Falls) Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Fishing Access on Highway 142 to Columbia River) Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 24 miles away, Class II - 16.2 miles long (Leidl Campground to Klickitat Springs)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Cooper Spur, Oregon , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 48 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 51 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 54 miles away, 1500 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 65 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 80 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 80 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 85 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 98 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 100 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Comfort Inn The Dalles, The Dalles , 14 miles away Biggs Junction Travelodge, Biggs Junction , 15 miles away The Dalles Inn, The Dalles , 16 miles away The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles , 17 miles away Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deschutes River: Deschutes River State Recreation Area, -blank-, 10 miles away View Point Trailer Court, The Dalles, 13 miles away Dufur RV Park, Dufur, 14 miles away