Oregon whitewater - Jackson Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Douglas County Douglas county, NF300 to Cover Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     8 miles   The NF300 to Cover Camp stretch of Jackson Creek is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV(V) section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Southern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The     nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The NF300 to Cover Camp stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The wonderful Douglas County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Jackson Creek make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: Near Jackson Creek you discover the North and South Trail which is a good hiking trail, and a cool spot to check out is Cow Horn Arch. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Southern Cascade Range. The Acker Divide Trail is a good hiking trail close to Jackson Creek. During the months of summer at   Jackson Creek highs are regularly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Jackson Creek dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. Jackson Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; through the month of November you get the most rain around here while July is typically the driest month. Jackson Creek, NF300 to Cover Camp road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V) Length: 8 miles Average Gradient: 105 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.998 Longitude: -122.558 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.97689 Longitude: -122.687 Paddler input for Jackson Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Jackson Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: IDLEYLD PARK 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Jackson Creek.   Whitewater Near Jackson Creek: Jackson Creek, Douglas County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cover Camp to FS 31) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 13 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) Umpqua River - South, Douglas County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Campbell Falls to Three C Rock) Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County , 15 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake) Copland Creek, Douglas County , 16 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) Little River, Douglas County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground) Umpqua River - North, Douglas County , 19 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 20 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls)   Ski Areas Near Jackson Creek: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 46 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 51 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 83 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 89 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 89 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 131 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 134 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 136 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 141 miles away, 500 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 165 miles away, 730 vertical feet   Hotels Near Jackson Creek: Union Creek Resort, Prospect , 13 miles away Prospect Historical Hotel, Prospect , 15 miles away Steamboat Inn, Idleyld Park , 20 miles away Royal Coachman Motel, Shady Cove , 23 miles away Edgewater Inn, Shady Cove , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Jackson Creek: Neal Springs Campground, Douglas County, 4 miles away Huckleberry Lake Campground, Douglas County, 4 miles away Cliff Lake Campground, Douglas County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Jackson Creek: Acker Divide Trail, Douglas County , 2 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 1953 feet elevation difference North and South Trail, Douglas County , 3 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1098 feet elevation difference Umpqua Rogue Trail, Douglas County , 7 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference Billick Burn Trail, Douglas County , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference Fawn Camp Trail, Douglas County , 9 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 859 feet elevation difference Sandstone Trail, Douglas County , 10 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference Jackson Creek Trail, Douglas County , 10 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1219 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Jackson Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 34 miles away   Lakes Near Jackson Creek