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

Lane county, McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     7.2 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. The McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge section is the only paddling section along Salt Creek. Some people
    prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. 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 McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge stretch of Salt Creek in Lane County is 7.2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Salt Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
Monteith Rock is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Salt Creek; there is a great hiking trail close by called the Bunchgrass Trail. Throughout the warm days of summer here at Salt Creek, high temperatures regularly
 
reach the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 40's while Salt Creek nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's.
Having a great time in the Central Cascade Range is easy. Baby Rock is an out of the ordinary thing to observe since you're here at Salt Creek, and nearby you find the Gobel Creek Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail. This is a really good river. A great deal of rain falls at Salt Creek; November is the month that gets the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Salt Creek, McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 7.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.7042
Longitude: -122.28611

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.7298
Longitude: -122.4183

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Current weather conditions at Salt 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
10 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
47 miles away
AAA approved - SuperStart Breakfast, Jacuzzi Rooms, Wi-Fi, Outdoor Seasonal Pool, Conveniently Located on I-5 at Exit 182, Pet Friendly, Friendly Staff, AAA/AARP Rates Available...

Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
48 miles away
Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g...



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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 Salt Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salt Creek.
 Whitewater Near Salt Creek:
Hills Creek, Lane County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir)
Salmon Creek, Lane County , 4 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge)
Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir)
Christy Creek, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette)
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 10 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir)
Quartz Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge)
McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)
Brice Creek, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek)
Champion Creek, Lane County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek)
Fall Creek, Lane County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Salt Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 23 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 48 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 49 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 85 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 89 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 92 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 94 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 120 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 160 miles away, 730 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salt Creek:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 10 miles away
Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 47 miles away
Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 48 miles away
Village Inn, Springfield , 48 miles away
Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salt Creek:
Oakridge RV Park, Oakridge, 8 miles away
Oakridge Mobile Home Park, Oakridge, 9 miles away
Errin Campground, Lane County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Salt Creek:
Bunchgrass Trail, Lane County , 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference
Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County , 2 miles away,  1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference
Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County , 3 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference
Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane County , 3 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference
Shitepoke Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference
Owl Cabin Way, Lane County , 5 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference
Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Salt Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 44 miles away

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