Oregon whitewater - McKenzie River, Central Cascade Range, Lane County Lane county, Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     24 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Lane County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Eugene-Springfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and     you get great scenery. 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 of McKenzie River in Oregon is 24 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are no other stretches to paddle along McKenzie River than the Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge stretch. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm days of summer   here at McKenzie River, high temperatures generally reach the 80's; the night is somewhat colder of course, regularly in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are generally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at McKenzie River are in the 30's. McKenzie River mostly gets a good deal of rainfall; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. McKenzie River, Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 24 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.13779 Longitude: -122.6094 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.07194 Longitude: -122.96 Paddler input for McKenzie River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at McKenzie River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: EUGENE WSO AP 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Village Inn, Springfield 15 miles away The Village Inn Springfield Oregon is your ideal choice for Springfield Oregon hotels. The Village Inn provides lodging near the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, Downtown Eugene and just blocks a... Holiday Inn EUGENE NORTH-SPRINGFIELD, Springfield 18 miles away Eugene Hotel Offers Free Shuttle Service For a convenient location and 'excellent'- rated service, visit the newly built, 100% smoke free Holiday Inn Eugene North - Springfield, Oregon. Our hotel's... Courtyard Eugene Springfield, Springfield 18 miles away Located off of I-5 with easy access to area destinations such as the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium and Lane County fairgrounds, the Courtyard Eugene Springfield makes leisure or business travel...   Central Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Cascade Range. Central Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Cascade Range. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near McKenzie River.   Whitewater Near McKenzie River: Mohawk River, Lane County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Mohawk River Road to Hileman Road) Fall Creek, Lane County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River) Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class II - 10.8 miles long (Dexter Dam to confluence with Coast Fork Willamette) Calapooia River, Linn County , 12 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Concrete Bridge above Holley to McKercher Park) Calapooia River, Linn County , 13 miles away, Class III - 9.5 miles long (13 miles above Holley to Concrete Bridge) Winberry Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge) Fall Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) Calapooia River, Linn County , 17 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (McKercher Park to Brownsville) Santiam River - South, Linn County , 18 miles away, Class II - 13.8 miles long (Foster Dam to Waterloo) Willamette River, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park)   Ski Areas Near McKenzie River: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 57 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 65 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 77 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 92 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 96 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 98 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near McKenzie River: Village Inn, Springfield , 15 miles away Holiday Inn EUGENE NORTH-SPRINGFIELD, Springfield , 18 miles away Courtyard Eugene Springfield, Springfield , 18 miles away Best Western Grand Manor Inn, Springfield , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD-EAST (I-5), Springfield , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near McKenzie River: Dexter Shores Mobile Home and RV Park, Dexter, 10 miles away Upper End Campground, Lane County, 11 miles away Chalet Village, Springfield, 11 miles away   Trails Near McKenzie River: Eagles Rest Trail, Lane County , 14 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 1570 feet elevation difference Johnny Creek Nature Trail, Lane County , 16 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference Hardesty Trail, Lane County , 16 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference Teeter Creek Loop, Lane County , 16 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference Cowhorn Trail, Lane County , 17 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 194 feet elevation difference Michigan Heights Trail, Lane County , 18 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2179 feet elevation difference