Oregon whitewater - McKenzie River - South Fork, Central Cascade Range, Lane County Lane county, Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6.2 miles   The nature scenery of Lane County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. 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 quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations     you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near McKenzie River - South Fork. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir section is one of them. This stretch of McKenzie River - South Fork in Oregon is 6.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: There is a magnificent hiking trail next to McKenzie River - South Fork called the Tuckta Trail, and going for a hike   on the Pyramid Trail is always a great adventure. Much rainfall falls at McKenzie River - South Fork; during December this area sees the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Throughout the warm months, highs typically are in the 80's at McKenzie River - South Fork while overnight lows are usually in the 40's. All through the winter the highs are mostly in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at McKenzie River - South Fork dip into the 20's. Man, is there a lot of amusing stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. McKenzie River - South Fork, Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.985 Longitude: -122.17411 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.04949 Longitude: -122.21601 Paddler input for McKenzie River - South Fork, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at McKenzie River - South Fork, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: MC KENZIE BRIDGE R S 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 - South Fork.   Whitewater Near McKenzie River - South Fork: Horse Creek, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) Lookout Creek, -blank- County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) Quartz Creek, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) Blue River, Linn/ Lane County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) Christy Creek, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) McKenzie River, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 40.7 miles long (Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam) Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) Salt Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) Salmon Creek, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) Hills Creek, Lane County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near McKenzie River - South Fork: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 23 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 30 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 36 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 70 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 73 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 75 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 80 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 103 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 134 miles away, 1390 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 142 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near McKenzie River - South Fork: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 24 miles away Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 46 miles away Five Pine Lodge, Sisters , 47 miles away   Camp Grounds Near McKenzie River - South Fork: Twin Springs Campground, Lane County, 6 miles away Echo Campground, Lane County, 7 miles away Patio RV Park, Blue River, 8 miles away   Trails Near McKenzie River - South Fork: Tuckta Trail, Lane County , 3 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference Pyramid Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away,  8.8 hiking miles, 3174 feet elevation difference Rebel Rock Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 3608 feet elevation difference Tipsoo Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2848 feet elevation difference Hiyu Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1264 feet elevation difference Grasshopper Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2109 feet elevation difference Saddle Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away,  2.4 hiking miles, 1641 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near McKenzie River - South Fork: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 56 miles away   Lakes Near McKenzie River - South Fork