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   This section of Fall Creek in Lane County is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. 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. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends     to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. When you're paddling down a Central Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're coming from Eugene-Springfield 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. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer highs here at Fall Creek reach the 80's.   Throughout the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Fall Creek all through the winter generally plunge into the 30's. Fall Creek is a wet place that gets lots of rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain while July is usually 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 Paddler input for Fall Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Fall Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: EUGENE WSO AP 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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... 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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 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.       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, 1150 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 102 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 105 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 110 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 138 miles away, 1390 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 166 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Fall Creek: Village Inn, Springfield , 14 miles away Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 14 miles away Holiday Inn SPRINGFIELD NORTHWEST, Springfield , 17 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Eugene Springfield, Springfield , 17 miles away Best Western Grand Manor Inn, 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