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
  If you're coming from Corvallis it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Polk County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state
    are not easy. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. A good workout and just being out on the
river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There's camping available near Mill Creek. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime at Mill Creek temperatures are generally in the 70's while overnight lows are regularly
 
in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's; night lows in the 30's for Mill Creek.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Mill Creek a wet site; the month with most of the rain is December; the driest of the months is July.

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...

Paragon Motel, Mcminnville
17 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
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...



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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)
 Ski Areas Near Mill Creek:
Hoodoo, Oregon , 114 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 120 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 120 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 123 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 126 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 131 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 133 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 146 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 151 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 165 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mill Creek:
Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas , 11 miles away
Paragon Motel, Mcminnville , 17 miles away
Best Western The Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville , 21 miles away
Safari Motor Inn, Mcminnville , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Corvallis-On The River, Or, Corvallis , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek:
Fan Creek Campground, Tillamook County, 15 miles away
Dovre Campground, Tillamook County, 16 miles away
Mulkey RV Park, Mcminnville, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Mill Creek:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 64 miles away
 Lakes Near Mill Creek

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