Oregon whitewater - Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County Wallowa county, Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     46 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This stretch of Grande Ronde River is 46 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The campgrounds     here at Grande Ronde River are pretty good. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River stretch is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so it looks like you will be camping out. Briefly about the general area: Grande Ronde River gets very little precipitation; December is when you get the most snow here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Through the summertime months highs here at Grande Ronde River get into the 80's, and the night is a bit cooler of course, generally in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Grande Ronde River are in the 20's.   Grande Ronde River, Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 46 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.63666 Longitude: -117.73528 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.94333 Longitude: -117.44584 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: ELGIN 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise 27 miles away This full-service Enterprise, Oregon hotel is minutes away from local attractions and is an ideal weekend getaway from busy everyday life. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing getaway to Northwestern Orego... Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande 40 miles away Discover this La Grande hotel surrounded by the natural beauty of Eastern Oregon conveniently located near Eastern Oregon University and Boise Cascade. Nestled between the beautiful Blue Mountains i... Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande 40 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 LaGrange. Our property 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 ma...   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, Asotin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction)   Ski Areas Near Grande Ronde River: Bluewood, Washington , 23 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 32 miles away, 810 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 60 miles away, 900 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 106 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 108 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 114 miles away, 2800 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 121 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 130 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 141 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 142 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Grande Ronde River: Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 27 miles away Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande , 40 miles away Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande , 40 miles away La Grande Travelodge, La Grande , 41 miles away Best Western Rivertree Inn, Clarkston , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Grande Ronde River: Wallowa Valley Stay and wash, Wallowa, 8 miles away Goebel's, Wallowa, 11 miles away Bear Canyon Campground, Wallowa County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Grande Ronde River: Cross Canyon Trail, Wallowa County , 10 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 2827 feet elevation difference Packer Trail, Garfield County , 11 miles away,  14.2 hiking miles, 2776 feet elevation difference Smooth Ridge Trail, Columbia County , 13 miles away,  36.8 hiking miles, 5156 feet elevation difference Grizzly Bear Trail, Columbia County , 14 miles away,  25.2 hiking miles, 3837 feet elevation difference Crooked Creek Trail, Garfield County , 14 miles away, 21.4 hiking miles, 4731 feet elevation difference Melton Creek Trail, Garfield County , 14 miles away,  16.4 hiking miles, 4283 feet elevation difference Crooked Trail, Wallowa County , 15 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 516 feet elevation difference