Oregon whitewater - Grande Ronde River, Union County

Union county, Elgin to Palmer Junction section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     13 miles
  If you're coming from La Grande it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Grande Ronde River in Union County is 13 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons
    to come. The natural beauty of Oregon and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
A short spree to Andys Rapids is always worthwhile, and Boly Bluff is an attention-grabbing spot to pop by while at Grande Ronde River. High temperatures at Grande Ronde River through the warm months are in the 80's; the night is a bit chillier of course, typically in the 40's.
 
For the period of the winter highs are frequently in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at Grande Ronde River temperatures dip to the 20's.
From a precipitation point of view Grande Ronde River is a reasonably normal location; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is July.

Grande Ronde River, Elgin to Palmer Junction road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 13 miles
Average Gradient: 21 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.56166
Longitude: -117.91639

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.70833
Longitude: -117.84056

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Current weather conditions at Grande Ronde River, Oregon
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Local climate location: WALLA WALLA 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
20 miles away
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
20 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
20 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Grande Ronde River.
 Whitewater Near Grande Ronde River:
Grande Ronde River, Union County , 12 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin)
Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River)
Grande Ronde River, Union County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park)
 Ski Areas Near Grande Ronde River:
Spout Springs, Oregon , 13 miles away, 810 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 22 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 41 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 123 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 123 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 129 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 131 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 150 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 152 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 158 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Grande Ronde River:
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande , 20 miles away
Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande , 20 miles away
Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande , 20 miles away
La Grande Travelodge, La Grande , 21 miles away
Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Grande Ronde River:
Timothy Spring Campground, Wallowa County, 11 miles away
Bone Spring Campground, Wallowa County, 13 miles away
Bear Canyon Campground, Wallowa County, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Grande Ronde River:
Hale Spring Trail, Union County , 16 miles away,  2.4 hiking miles, 1734 feet elevation difference
Cougar Ridge Trail, Wallowa County , 17 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 3577 feet elevation difference
Slick Ear Trail, Columbia County , 17 miles away,  19.4 hiking miles, 2581 feet elevation difference
Dexter Ridge Trail, Columbia County , 17 miles away,  23 hiking miles, 3441 feet elevation difference
Rock Spring Trail, Union County , 17 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 2858 feet elevation difference
Sawtooth Trail, Columbia County , 17 miles away, 13.3 hiking miles, 3580 feet elevation difference
North Fork Trail, Umatilla County , 18 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2991 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Grande Ronde River

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