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. Grande Ronde River, Riverside City Park to Elgin road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I Length: 32 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.33527 Longitude: -118.04917 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.56166 Longitude: -117.91639 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, Oregon Local climate location: LA GRANDE 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande 9 miles away ***NASCAR/Harley Wednesday April 9 from 12:00-8:00 p.m. Bring your camera, there will be refreshments, pizza, drawings and giveaways.*** Discover this La Grande hotel surrounded by the natural beauty... Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande 9 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 LaGrange. Our hotel is AAA Approved, we offer our guests a SuperStart breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, high speed internet, cable TV w/HBO, ESPN, in-room coffee makes... Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande 9 miles away Located in beautiful eastern Oregon, the Americas Best Value Inn offers 63 non-smoking spacious guest rooms and suites for all travelers. Strategically positioned in the heart of La Grande, this prope...   All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Grande Ronde River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Grande Ronde River, Oregon. 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 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 , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 22 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park)   Ski Areas Near Grande Ronde River: Spout Springs, Oregon , 16 miles away, 810 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 29 miles away, 900 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 32 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 128 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 133 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 135 miles away, 2000 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 141 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 153 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 162 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 170 miles away, 2400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Grande Ronde River: Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande , 9 miles away Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande , 9 miles away Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande , 9 miles away La Grande Travelodge, La Grande , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Grande Ronde River: Grandview Campground, Union County, 8 miles away La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort, La Grande, 8 miles away Rendezvous RV Park, La Grande, 8 miles away   Trails Near Grande Ronde River: Hale Spring Trail, Union County , 8 miles away,  2.4 hiking miles, 1734 feet elevation difference Evans Trail, Union County , 11 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 1956 feet elevation difference Summit Mount Emily Trail, Union County , 11 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 1892 feet elevation difference Five Points Trail, Union County , 12 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 2090 feet elevation difference North Fork Trail, Umatilla County , 18 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2991 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Grande Ronde River