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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The scenic beauty of Douglas County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Southern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. The NF300 to Cover Camp section of Jackson Creek in Douglas County is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV(V) section. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in
    this river system, there are a few others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem
but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the months of summer, highs regularly are in the 80's at Jackson Creek. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 40's. Through the winter highs are usually in the 40's while Jackson
 
Creek overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 30's. Near Jackson Creek you come across the North and South Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail; a cool spot to stop by is Cow Horn Arch.
All year is a great time in the Southern Cascade Range if you like the outdoors. The Acker Divide Trail is a good hiking trail in close proximity to Jackson Creek. The high level of rain makes Jackson Creek a quite wet place; the month with most of the rain is November while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

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

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Current weather conditions at Jackson Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: IDLEYLD PARK 12 miles away


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OUTDOORS
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, 1195 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
 Hotels Near Jackson Creek:
La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City , 33 miles away
Courtyard Medford Airport, Medford , 36 miles away
Super 8 Central Pt Medford OR, Medford , 36 miles away
Candlewood Suites MEDFORD, Medford , 36 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford, Central Point , 36 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

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