Oregon whitewater - Jenny Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson / Siskiyou County

Jackson / Siskiyou county, Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     14 miles
 
You have got to be kidding. IV-V+???!!!!!! Has someone really run the falls? You make it sound like a like just any old run. It can only be run at the few times there is enough water and for a large part of the run, barb wire, willow thickets in the channel and recluses with shotguns are the main obstacles. Only the last few miles has whitewater of note and it is challenging. I ran this section in the mid eighties and claim along with my buddies Kent Erskine and Max Linn a first descent. Says rick landt

Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon
    tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that.
The wonderful Oregon scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Jenny Creek than the Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California section. The Southern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. This section of Jenny Creek in Jackson / Siskiyou County is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for  
a while have a lot of people coming here. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Nearby Oregon Gulch is a great place to go if you're at Jenny Creek. Summertime highs at Jenny Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Jenny Creek. Jenny Creek gets very little rain; most of the rain falls during December, and the driest month of the year is July.

Jenny Creek, Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.1179
Longitude: -122.36471

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.9757
Longitude: -122.39891

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Current weather conditions at Jenny Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: ASHLAND 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
14 miles away
Hello, from Ashland, Oregon! Imagine, at the end of a long day's travel, relaxing in a 2 person whirlpool filled with hot mineral water, right in your own room. Lay back, Let the relaxing quality of t...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, Or, Ashland
21 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland features a warm, elegant environment. Conveniently placed near all of Ashland's attractions, you will be sure to make your stay a yearly tradition wheth...

Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
21 miles away
The resort offers all the amenities of a big city hotel with the warm feeling of a country inn. All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to create a relaxing atmosphere. The hotel fe...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Jenny Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jenny Creek.
 Whitewater Near Jenny Creek:
Klamath River, Klamath County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 17 miles long (JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir)
Trask River, Klamath County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 15 miles long (John Boyle Power Plant to Copco Lake)
Shasta River, Siskiyou County , 19 miles away, Class III - 6.8 miles long (Highway 263 bridge to Klamath River)
Klamath River, Klamath County , 22 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse)
Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 27 miles away, Class II - 48 miles long (Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground)
Klamath River, Klamath County , 28 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Keno Dam to JC Boyle Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Jenny Creek:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 23 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 39 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 83 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 112 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 126 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 145 miles away, 730 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 172 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 175 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 176 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 181 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jenny Creek:
Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, Or, Ashland , 21 miles away
Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland , 21 miles away
Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express YREKA-SHASTA AREA, Yreka , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jenny Creek:
Camp Creek Campground, Siskiyou County, 5 miles away
Hyatt Lake Campground, Jackson County, 8 miles away
Campers Cove, Ashland, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Jenny Creek:
Brown Mountain Trail, Klamath County , 17 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 560 feet elevation difference
Bieberstedt Trail, Jackson County , 19 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 1353 feet elevation difference
Mosquito Fish Lake Trail, Jackson County , 20 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Jenny Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 47 miles away
Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Jenny Creek

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