Oregon whitewater - Mill Creek, Coast Ranges, Polk/Yamhill County

Polk/Yamhill county, Buell County Park to Yamhill River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     7 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Corvallis, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful Polk/Yamhill County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots
    of paddling spots. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Coast Ranges
scenery is wonderful. The Buell County Park to Yamhill River section of Mill Creek in Oregon is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Buell County Park to Yamhill River section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Mill Creek a rather wet place; December is when you get the most rain here; July meanwhile is the driest month.
 
Summer at Mill Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. During the winter highs are generally in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Mill Creek dip into the 30's.

Mill Creek, Buell County Park to Yamhill River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.99222
Longitude: -123.42584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.08972
Longitude: -123.44584

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Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: CLOVERDALE 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas
10 miles away
This Dallas, Oregon hotel is just minutes away from the capital city of Salem and a quick 45 minute drive to the Oregon coast. Centrally located in Dallas, Oregon, the Best Western Dallas Inn & Suite...

Paragon Motel, Mcminnville
14 miles away
The Paragon Motel is one of the Best Motels in Oregon. We have comfortable rooms with just about everything You will need while You're in Oregon. We're located in winery country. Our Motel is only 40...

Best Western The Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville
17 miles away
Stay at this McMinnville, Oregon hotel and enjoy the best of Yamhill County wineries. The Best Western Vineyard Inn Motel is conveniently located in the heart of the Willamette Valley with easy acce...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Corvallis, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Corvallis, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Mill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Mill Creek:
Mill Creek, Polk County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.6 miles long (Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park)
Yamhill River - South, Polk/ Yamhill County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 15.3 miles long (Grand Ronde to Sheridan)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Rocky Bend Camp to Blaine)
Trask River - North Fork, Washington County , 21 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge)
Marys River, Benton County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Wren to Philomath)
Trask River, Tillamook County , 24 miles away, Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp)
Jordan Creek, Tillamook County , 26 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 26 miles away, Class II - 13.6 miles long (Blaine to Hebo)
Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County , 26 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork)
Siletz River, Lincoln County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.8 miles long (Elk Creek to Moonshine Park)
 Ski Areas Near Mill Creek:
Hoodoo, Oregon , 112 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 117 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 120 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 120 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 123 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 128 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 132 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 143 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 153 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 161 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mill Creek:
Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas , 10 miles away
Paragon Motel, Mcminnville , 14 miles away
Best Western The Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville , 17 miles away
Safari Motor Inn, Mcminnville , 18 miles away
Red Lion Inns & Suites Mcminnville, Mcminnville , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek:
Fan Creek Campground, Tillamook County, 13 miles away
Mulkey RV Park, Mcminnville, 13 miles away
Dovre Campground, Tillamook County, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Mill Creek:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 62 miles away
 Lakes Near Mill Creek

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