Oregon whitewater - John Day River, Wasco / Wheeler / Sherman / Gilliam County
Wasco / Wheeler / Sherman / Gilliam
county,
Clarno to Cottonwood section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 69 miles
The Clarno to Cottonwood stretch of John Day River in Oregon is 69 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.
The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm,
so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The Clarno to Cottonwood stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Crazy Hollow if you're here at John Day River, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Schilling Spring. John Day River gets very little rainfall; most of the snow falls through December, and July is when it's the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to John Day River. Once
the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 30's with temperatures at John Day River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights.
38 miles away
Conveniently located one block off of State Route 97 between Biggs, Oregon and Toppenish, WA. On premises and nearby restaurants, convenience stores and gas stations offering several traveler amenitie...
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