Oregon whitewater - Fall Creek, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

Lane county, Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     5 miles
  If you're coming from Eugene-Springfield it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Lane County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River section is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting a good workout
    and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area
with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. This section of Fall Creek in Oregon is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The beautiful Central Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. The campgrounds here at Fall Creek are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Fall Creek mostly tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 40's; overnight lows in the 30's for Fall Creek.
Lots of rain falls at Fall Creek; during December this area sees the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Fall Creek, Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.94179
Longitude: -122.7568

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.97029
Longitude: -122.8658

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Current weather conditions at Fall Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: EUGENE WSO AP 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
14 miles away
Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. This hotel is close to a golf course and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We are just a short drive to rivers, lakes and other ou...

Village Inn, Springfield
14 miles away
The Village Inn Springfield Oregon is your ideal choice for Springfield Oregon hotels. The Village Inn provides lodging near the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, Downtown Eugene and just blocks a...

Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
14 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Fall Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fall Creek.
 Whitewater Near Fall Creek:
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class II - 10.8 miles long (Dexter Dam to confluence with Coast Fork Willamette)
McKenzie River, Lane County , 8 miles away, Class II - 24 miles long (Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge)
Winberry Creek, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge)
Row River, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Wildwood Falls to Dorena Reservoir)
Layng Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls)
Fall Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir)
Mohawk River, Lane County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Mohawk River Road to Hileman Road)
Row River, Lane County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Dorena Dam to Scaling Station Bridge)
Sharps Creek, Lane County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (7 mi above Layng Ck confluence)
Willamette River, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park)
 Ski Areas Near Fall Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 56 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 69 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 78 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 94 miles away, 1195 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fall Creek:
Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 14 miles away
Village Inn, Springfield , 14 miles away
Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell , 14 miles away
Comfort Suites Eugene, Eugene , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn EUGENE NORTH-SPRINGFIELD, Springfield , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fall Creek:
Dexter Shores Mobile Home and RV Park, Dexter, 2 miles away
Chalet Village, Springfield, 10 miles away
Upper End Campground, Lane County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Fall Creek:
Eagles Rest Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 1570 feet elevation difference
Teeter Creek Loop, Lane County , 9 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference
Hardesty Trail, Lane County , 12 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference
Johnny Creek Nature Trail, Lane County , 17 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference
Sourgrass Trail, Lane County , 18 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 911 feet elevation difference
Cabin Creek Trail, Lane County , 19 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1792 feet elevation difference
Cloverpatch Trail, Lane County , 19 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Fall Creek

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