Oregon whitewater - Owyhee River, unknown County Garat Crossing to Three Forks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(V+)     65 miles   The Garat Crossing to Three Forks stretch of Owyhee River in unknown County is 65 miles long and is a class III+(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A section     like this is is of course not run in a single day, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The scenic beauty of unknown County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: Around Owyhee River you don’t get a lot of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Three Forks Rim is something   you shouldn't miss since you're here at Owyhee River It's always delightful to visit Tudor Warm Springs. During the summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Owyhee River, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Owyhee River through the wintertime typically fall into the 10's. This river is so perfect. You must absolutely visit Military Grade since you're here at Owyhee River, and while you're here, you might as well have a look at Warm Springs Canyon. Owyhee River, Garat Crossing to Three Forks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(V+) Length: 65 miles Average Gradient: 12 fpm    Paddler input for Owyhee River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Owyhee River, Oregon Local climate location: DANNER 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Owyhee River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Owyhee River, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Ontario, Oregon-Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ontario, Oregon-Idaho, the metro area neareast to Owyhee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Owyhee River.   Whitewater Near Owyhee River: Owyhee River - North Fork, Owyhee County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 18 miles long (Off Mud Flat Road to Three Forks) Owyhee River, Owyhee County , 12 miles away, Class III - 36 miles long (Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks) Owyhee River, Malheur County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 37 miles long (Three Forks to Rome)   Ski Areas Near Owyhee River: Bogus Basin, Idaho , 96 miles away, 1800 vertical feet