Oregon whitewater - Salmon Creek, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

Lane county, Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     12 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch of Salmon Creek is 12 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far
    and near. 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. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The beautiful scenery of Lane County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Salmon Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge stretch is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
This river is a great place to visit. Salmon Falls is always fun to check out; Baby Rock is an exciting place to stop at while at Salmon Creek.
Salmon Creek commonly gets a good deal of precipitation;
 
November is the wettest month with most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Salmon Creek; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Salmon Creek tend to be in the 30's. So much enjoyable stuff in the Central Cascade Range, just remarkable. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Salmon Creek; Shitepoke Trail is a good local trail; there's splendid hiking along the Bunchgrass Trail.

Salmon Creek, Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.789
Longitude: -122.334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.73989
Longitude: -122.4581

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Current weather conditions at Salmon Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
7 miles away
This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains...

Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
44 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...

Village Inn, Springfield
44 miles away
The Village Inn Springfield Oregon is your ideal choice for Springfield Oregon hotels. The Village Inn provides lodging near the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, Downtown Eugene and just blocks a...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Salmon Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon Creek.
 Whitewater Near Salmon Creek:
Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir)
Salt Creek, Lane County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge)
Hills Creek, Lane County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir)
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir)
Christy Creek, Lane County , 8 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette)
Quartz Creek, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge)
Brice Creek, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek)
Fall Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir)
McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)
Champion Creek, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 26 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 48 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 51 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 87 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 88 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 91 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 93 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 123 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 159 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon Creek:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 7 miles away
Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 44 miles away
Village Inn, Springfield , 44 miles away
Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 44 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon Creek:
Oakridge RV Park, Oakridge, 5 miles away
Oakridge Mobile Home Park, Oakridge, 6 miles away
Errin Campground, Lane County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Salmon Creek:
Bunchgrass Trail, Lane County , 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference
Shitepoke Trail, Lane County , 2 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference
Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane County , 3 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference
Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference
Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County , 5 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference
Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away,  1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference
Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Salmon Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 47 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Salmon Creek:
Circle Bar Golf Club, Westfir , 4 miles away

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