Oregon whitewater - Grande Ronde River, Blue Mountains, Union County Union county, Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     17 miles   If you're coming from La Grande it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Union County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section     of Grande Ronde River is 17 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wild scenery of the Blue Mountains is great. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Blue Mountains. Penny Spring   is a great local attraction. All through the months of summer at Grande Ronde River temperatures are typically in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while Grande Ronde River nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. Sheep Camp Spring is always fun to check out, and there's nice hiking along the Hoodoo Trail. Grande Ronde River is a location that is relatively waterless generally; the wettest month of the year is mostly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Grande Ronde River, Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 17 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.10055 Longitude: -118.3825 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.29166 Longitude: -118.33917 Paddler input for Grande Ronde River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Grande Ronde River, Blue Mountains, Oregon Local climate location: PILOT ROCK 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. La Grande Travelodge, La Grande 20 miles away Free Wireless Internet Located in the Heart of La Grande Guests receive 10% off at 5 nearby restaurants Free Continental Breakfast Cookies in the afternoon Refrigerator, Coffee Pots, Microwave i... Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande 21 miles away Located in beautiful eastern Oregon, the Americas Best Value Inn offers 63 non-smoking spacious guest rooms and suites for all travelers. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Grande Ronde River.   Whitewater Near Grande Ronde River: Grande Ronde River, Union County , 8 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park) John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 29 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin)   Ski Areas Near Grande Ronde River: Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 14 miles away, 900 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 35 miles away, 810 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 56 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 153 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 156 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 159 miles away, 2000 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 161 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 171 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 174 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 178 miles away, 900 vertical feet   Hotels Near Grande Ronde River: La Grande Travelodge, La Grande , 20 miles away Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande , 21 miles away Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande , 21 miles away Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande , 21 miles away Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Grande Ronde River: Time and a Half Campground, Union County, 2 miles away North Fork Anthony Campground, Union County, 17 miles away Emigrant State Parkrings State Park, -blank-, 18 miles away   Trails Near Grande Ronde River: Hoodoo Trail, Union County , 7 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 708 feet elevation difference Park Saddle Trail, Union County , 7 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1154 feet elevation difference Little Dark Canyon Trail, Union County , 8 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 219 feet elevation difference Marion Jordan Trail, Union County , 8 miles away,  5.2 hiking miles, 1298 feet elevation difference Antler Spring Trail, Union County , 10 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 339 feet elevation difference Boulevard Trail, Union County , 12 miles away, 6.1 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference Beatty Creek Trail, Union County , 13 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 490 feet elevation difference