Oregon whitewater - Little River, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County

Douglas county, FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of Douglas County and the water flowing gracefully down Little River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily
    run it on an afternoon. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade Range is great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. There are no other stretches to paddle along Little River than the FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Little River is right by the Red Butte Trail; hiking along the Mott Trail is pleasant fun. Through the warm days of summer at Little River highs are regularly in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Little River fall into the 30's.
 
These mountains rock, just check out all the amusing stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. A great deal of rain falls at Little River; the month with most of the rain is November; July is when it's the driest.

Little River, FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.21849
Longitude: -122.73401

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.22829
Longitude: -122.86101

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Current weather conditions at Little River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: IDLEYLD PARK 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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34 miles away
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34 miles away
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
34 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little River.
 Whitewater Near Little River:
Umpqua River - North, Douglas County , 6 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls)
Canyon Creek, Douglas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek)
Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground)
Umpqua River - South, Douglas County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Campbell Falls to Three C Rock)
Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 13 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls)
Jackson Creek, Douglas County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cover Camp to FS 31)
Rock Creek, Douglas County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Above Rock Creek Fish Hatchery)
Umpqua River - South, Douglas County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Three C Rocks to MP 22)
Jackson Creek, Douglas County , 17 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp)
Copland Creek, Douglas County , 18 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua)
 Ski Areas Near Little River:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 56 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 58 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 87 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 87 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 104 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 127 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 130 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 132 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 138 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 180 miles away, 730 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little River:
Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 34 miles away
Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 34 miles away
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 34 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove , 34 miles away
Best Western Canyonville Inn And Suites, Canyonville , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little River:
Smith Springs Campground, Douglas County, 9 miles away
Shadow Falls Campground, Douglas County, 11 miles away
Buckhead Mountain Campground, Douglas County, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Little River:
Red Butte Trail, Douglas County , 5 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1909 feet elevation difference
Mott Trail, Douglas County , 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3396 feet elevation difference
Panther Trail, Douglas County , 6 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3150 feet elevation difference
Williams Creek Trail, Douglas County , 6 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2407 feet elevation difference
Straight Creek Trail, Douglas County , 8 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 2918 feet elevation difference
Freezeout Trail, Douglas County , 13 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 583 feet elevation difference
Leach Camp Trail, Douglas County , 13 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Little River:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Little River

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