Oregon whitewater - Grande Ronde River, Union County
Union
county,
Riverside City Park to Elgin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I 32 miles
The put-in is not too far from La Grande, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. The wonderful Oregon
scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at Grande Ronde River are pretty good. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make
reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch of Grande Ronde River in Oregon is 32 miles long and has been rated as a class I section by American Whitewater. The Riverside City Park to Elgin section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warm days of summer highs here at Grande Ronde River reach the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Grande Ronde River dipping down into
the 20's through winter nights. At Grande Ronde River you always meet someone from La Grande. Grande Ronde River is ordinarily a rather dehydrated location; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow while July is usually the driest month.
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