Oregon whitewater - Elk River, Coast Ranges, Curry County Curry county, Slate Creek to Elk River Hatchery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6.5 miles   The Slate Creek to Elk River Hatchery section of Elk River in Oregon is 6.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Brookings it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful Curry County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small     number of paddling spots. There are no other stretches to paddle along Elk River than the Slate Creek to Elk River Hatchery stretch. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: A lot of precipitation falls at Elk River; through December this area sees the most   rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. If the weather is tremendous here at Elk River, you can go for a hike along the Grassy Knob Trail. Summertime highs at Elk River generally tend to be in the 60's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Elk River are in the 30's. Elk River, Slate Creek to Elk River Hatchery road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.7093 Longitude: -124.3305 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.73889 Longitude: -124.4025 Paddler input for Elk River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River, Coast Ranges, Oregon Local climate location: PORT ORFORD 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Pacific Reef Resort, Gold Beach 17 miles away Relax, Explore, Create while enjoying our oceanfront lodging and vacation rentals on the beach of Gold Beach. We offer a wide range of accommodations to fit most needs and budgets. 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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 Brookings, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Brookings, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Elk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River.   Whitewater Near Elk River: Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (2 Miles Above Powers to Baker Creek) Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (South Fork Bridge to Myrtle Grove) Coquille River - South Fork, Coos County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Myrtle Grove Camp Ground to Milepost 3)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 119 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 166 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 167 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 192 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 197 miles away, 3365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Pacific Reef Resort, Gold Beach , 17 miles away Inn of the Beachcomber, Gold Beach , 17 miles away Best Western Inn At Face Rock, Bandon , 19 miles away PLAINVIEW MOTEL, Coos Bay , 31 miles away Bonn Motel, Brookings , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: McGribble Campground, Curry County, 2 miles away Panther Creek Campground, Curry County, 6 miles away Arizona Beach Resort, Port Orford, 6 miles away   Trails Near Elk River: Grassy Knob Trail, Curry County , 3 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1573 feet elevation difference Mountain Wells Trail, Curry County , 17 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 625 feet elevation difference Lower River Trail, Curry County , 20 miles away, 6.1 hiking miles, 779 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Elk River: Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 50 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 60 miles away