Oregon whitewater - Layng Creek, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

Lane county, Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     5 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Eugene-Springfield, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This section of Layng Creek is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. There
    are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. There
are no other sections to paddle along Layng Creek than the Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls section. The nature scenery of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down Layng Creek will make you feel great. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Layng Creek during the days of summer are in the 70's, and the night is rather colder of course, typically in the 40's. For the duration of
 
the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Layng Creek. Layng Creek is a relatively wet place commonly with lots of precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is July.
While you're here at Layng Creek you can take a hike along the Teeter Creek Loop.

Layng Creek, Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.7061
Longitude: -122.74334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.7
Longitude: -122.81778

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Current weather conditions at Layng Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: DORENA DAM 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
19 miles away
Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g...

Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
19 miles away

Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove
19 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express in Cottage Grove.We are conveniently located in the Willamette Valley 30 miles south of Eugene just off I-5 at exit 174.We offer a free Continental Breakfast, an ind...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Layng Creek.
 Whitewater Near Layng Creek:
Sharps Creek, Lane County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (7 mi above Layng Ck confluence)
Row River, Lane County , 5 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Wildwood Falls to Dorena Reservoir)
Brice Creek, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground)
Champion Creek, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek)
Brice Creek, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek)
Fall Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River)
Winberry Creek, Lane County , 14 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge)
Row River, Lane County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Dorena Dam to Scaling Station Bridge)
Canyon Creek, Douglas County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek)
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class II - 10.8 miles long (Dexter Dam to confluence with Coast Fork Willamette)
 Ski Areas Near Layng Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 52 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 72 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 78 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 81 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 107 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 110 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 112 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 118 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 126 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 175 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Layng Creek:
Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 19 miles away
Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove , 19 miles away
Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 20 miles away
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Layng Creek:
Happy Eagle Lodge and RV's, Dorena, 10 miles away
Dexter Shores Mobile Home and RV Park, Dexter, 11 miles away
Baker Bay Park, Dorena, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Layng Creek:
Teeter Creek Loop, Lane County , 4 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference
Silica Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 2595 feet elevation difference
Eagles Rest Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 1570 feet elevation difference
China Creek Trail, Lane County , 9 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference
Bohemia Trail, Douglas County , 10 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1520 feet elevation difference
Hardesty Trail, Lane County , 10 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference
Pass Creek Trail, Douglas County , 10 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Layng Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 60 miles away

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