Oregon whitewater - Jordan Creek, Coast Ranges, Tillamook County

Tillamook county, Headwaters to Wilson River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(IV)     6.5 miles
  This stretch of Jordan Creek in Oregon is 6.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Tillamook County and the water flowing gracefully down Jordan Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Jordan Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Headwaters to Wilson River stretch is the only one. Not
    too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking,
either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Jordan Creek a wet site; during the month of December you get the most rain around here while August is generally the driest month. High temperatures at
 
Jordan Creek during the summertime months are in the 60's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Jordan Creek plunge into the 30's.

Jordan Creek, Headwaters to Wilson River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(IV)
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 120 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.5526
Longitude: -123.476

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.5469
Longitude: -123.6008

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Current weather conditions at Jordan Creek, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: SEASIDE 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Inn & Suites, Tillamook
22 miles away
Take in the coastal mountains, lush dairy farms or ocean beaches in Tillamook Valley while staying at this new Tillamook, Oregon hotel. Situated in the middle of dairy country in Tillamook, Oregon,...

Econo Lodge Garibaldi, Garibaldi
26 miles away
Experience the diverse beauty of the Oregon coast when you visit the Econo Lodge at Garibaldi, where your happiness is always ensured. This intimate family retreat is set in the lush green valley town...

Comfort Inn Garibaldi, Garibaldi
26 miles away
FREE high speed Internet access. Shopping, restaurants, museum and fishing within walking distance. Located in downtown Garibaldi. Ocean and beach 4 miles. Tillamook Cheese Factory 9 miles. Naval Air ...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jordan Creek.
 Whitewater Near Jordan Creek:
Wilson River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 3 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (West fork North Fork confluence to Jones Creek Bridge on Wilson)
Wilson River - West Fork of North Fork, Tillamook County , 4 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (1 mile above North Fork confluence to National Forest confluence)
Trask River - North Fork, Washington County , 5 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge)
Wilson River, Tillamook County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp)
Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County , 8 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork)
Trask River, Tillamook County , 9 miles away, Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp)
Wilson River - Devil's Lake Fork, Tillamook County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 4.6 miles long (Six miles West of Glenwood to main stem Wilson)
Nehalem River, Clatsop/ Tillamook County , 15 miles away, Class III - 14.2 miles long (Spruce Run Park to Nehalem Falls)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Rocky Bend Camp to Blaine)
Kilchis River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Little South Fork Kilchis River)
 Hotels Near Jordan Creek:
Best Western Inn & Suites, Tillamook , 22 miles away
Econo Lodge Garibaldi, Garibaldi , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn Garibaldi, Garibaldi , 26 miles away
Best Western Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville , 28 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites McMinnville, Mcminnville , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jordan Creek:
Keenig Campground, Tillamook County, 5 miles away
Dovre Campground, Tillamook County, 12 miles away
Fan Creek Campground, Tillamook County, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Jordan Creek:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 37 miles away
 Lakes Near Jordan Creek

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