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've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from City of The Dalles, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Oregon and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling
    places. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so better bring your camping gear along. This stretch of Deschutes River in Oregon is 44 miles long and has been
determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Deschutes River gets very little rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is July.
Summertime
 
at Deschutes River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Deschutes River plunge into the 20's.

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

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Current weather conditions at Deschutes River, Oregon
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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: ...

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...

The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles
17 miles away
Located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Minutes from Fort Dalles, Wasco County Rodeo, Windsurfing, The Dalles Dam and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Convenient to Maryhill Museum, Bonnev...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
The Dalles Inn, The Dalles , 16 miles away
The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles , 17 miles away
Biggs Junction Travelodge, Biggs Junction , 18 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
Lone Pine Rv Park, The Dalles, 14 miles away

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