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 nature scenery of Oregon and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. There's camping available near Little River. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay
    the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are no other
sections to paddle along Little River than the FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground section. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The Red Butte Trail offers hiking at its best; Little River is right by the Mott Trail. So many entertaining things in the Central Cascade Range, just inspiring.
Little River gets a great deal of water; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. The warmest time of
 
the year brings highs in the 80's to Little River. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Little River tend to be in the 30's.

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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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, 1195 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 87 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 87 miles away, 1035 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, Cottage Grove , 34 miles away
Best Western Canyonville Inn & 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

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