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   The Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park stretch of Grande Ronde River in Oregon is 17 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. The starting point is not too far from La Grande, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The campgrounds     here at Grande Ronde River are pretty good. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camp stove too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park section is just one of them. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Mountains is a great experience. The nature scenery of Union County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Now, you may think that's   loads but there's even more amusing things to do here in the Blue Mountains. Sheep Camp Spring is an inspiring site to go to during your stay. During the summertime here at Grande Ronde River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows through the winter for Grande Ronde River tend to be in the 20's. It is very dry here at Grande Ronde River generally; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. A short journey to Penny Spring is always worthwhile; there is a brilliant hiking trail close by called the Hoodoo Trail. 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 percent off at 5 nearby restaurants Free Continental Breakfast Cookies in the afternoon Refrigerator, Coffee Pots, Microwave... Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande 21 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 LaGrange. 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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of La Grande, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Grande Ronde River. 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 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 Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Grande Ronde River: Time and a Half Campground, Union County, 2 miles away Camp Elkanah Campground, La Grande, 7 miles away Emigrant State Park, Meacham, 16 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