Oregon whitewater - Mill Creek, Coast Ranges, Polk County

Polk county, Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     5.6 miles
  This section of Mill Creek in Polk County is 5.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The starting location is a short drive from Corvallis, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Polk County scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature
    will have you coming back for more. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections
here are not safe for beginners. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Mill Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; all through the month of December you
 
get the most rain around here, and July is the month with the least moisture.
Summertime highs at Mill Creek mostly tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are usually in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Mill Creek.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 5.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.97027
Longitude: -123.51778

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.99222
Longitude: -123.42584

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Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: OTIS 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas
11 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...

Best Western Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville
21 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...

Americas Best Value Inn and Suites McMinnville, Mcminnville
22 miles away
Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn and Suites McMinnville, conveniently located on Highway 99 West. Nestled in the heart of Oregon*s beautiful wine country, McMinnville offers small town charm in a fu...



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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/Yamhill County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Buell County Park to Yamhill River)
Yamhill River - South, Polk/ Yamhill County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 15.3 miles long (Grand Ronde to Sheridan)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Rocky Bend Camp to Blaine)
Marys River, Benton County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Wren to Philomath)
Trask River - North Fork, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge)
Siletz River, Lincoln County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.8 miles long (Elk Creek to Moonshine Park)
Trask River, Tillamook County , 25 miles away, Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 25 miles away, Class II - 13.6 miles long (Blaine to Hebo)
Alsea River - North Fork, Benton/ Lincoln County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.5 miles long (Three Miles below Klickitat Lake to North Fork Bridge)
Jordan Creek, Tillamook County , 28 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River)
 Hotels Near Mill Creek:
Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas , 11 miles away
Best Western Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville , 21 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites McMinnville, Mcminnville , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express CORVALLIS-ON THE RIVER, Corvallis , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Mcminnville , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek:
Wandering Spirit RV Park, Grand Ronde, 11 miles away
Fan Creek Campground, Tillamook County, 15 miles away
Dovre Campground, Tillamook County, 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Mill Creek:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 64 miles away
 Lakes Near Mill Creek

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