Oregon whitewater - Santiam River - South, Central Cascade Range, Linn County

Linn county, Mountain House to Foster Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V+     16.5 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Albany-Lebanon, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down Santiam River - South are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Mountain House to Foster Reservoir section of Santiam River - South in Linn County is 16.5 miles long and has been rated
    as a class III-V+ section by American Whitewater. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. When you're paddling
down a Central Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Mountain House to Foster Reservoir stretch is just one of many. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at  
one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Santiam River - South is a wet spot that gets much precipitation; December is when you get the most rain here while July is mostly the driest month. A short trip to Moose Creek Falls is always worthwhile, and a trip to Santiam River - South wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Upper Soda Falls.
During the summertime, highs usually are in the 80's at Santiam River - South, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are usually in the 40's while Santiam River - South night low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's. Whohoo, so many entertaining things in one place! The Central Cascade Range rules!.

Santiam River - South, Mountain House to Foster Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V+
Length: 16.5 miles
Average Gradient: 45 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.4038
Longitude: -122.30111

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.4052
Longitude: -122.59021

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Current weather conditions at Santiam River - South, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: STAYTON 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rodeway Inn Sublimity, Sublimity
32 miles away
The Rodeway Inn hotel is located 15 miles east of Salem, Oregon. Enjoy the quiet country setting. Relax in our indoor pool and hot tub or workout in our exercise room. We offer cable with HBO and ESPN...

Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
33 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...

Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton
38 miles away
Oregon Garden Resort boasts a main lodge, which houses meeting space for corporate meetings, family reunions, wedding receptions and conferences. The restaurant and lounge is also located in the main ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Santiam River - South. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Santiam River - South.
 Whitewater Near Santiam River - South:
Canyon Creek, -blank- County , 3 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River)
Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Green Peter Dam to Foster Reservoir)
Wiley Creek, Linn County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wiley Creek Gorge to Little Wiley Creek Confluence)
Calapooia River, Linn County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (22 miles above Holley to 13 Mile Bridge)
Quartzville Creek, Linn County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir)
Canal Creek, Linn County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek)
Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir)
McKenzie River, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 40.7 miles long (Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam)
Thomas Creek, Linn County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Below Thomas Creek Falls to Log Bridge)
Calapooia River, Linn County , 16 miles away, Class III - 9.5 miles long (13 miles above Holley to Concrete Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Santiam River - South:
Hoodoo, Oregon , 40 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 49 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 57 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 65 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 68 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 71 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 116 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 132 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 142 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Santiam River - South:
Rodeway Inn Sublimity, Sublimity , 32 miles away
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 33 miles away
Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton , 38 miles away
Village Inn, Springfield , 42 miles away
Travelodge Pioneer Villa, Halsey , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Santiam River - South:
Menears Bend Campground, Linn County, 10 miles away
Foster Lake Campground, Foster, 14 miles away
Edgewater RV Resort and Marina, Sweet Home, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Santiam River - South:
Gold Hill Trail, Linn County , 11 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1073 feet elevation difference
Michigan Heights Trail, Lane County , 12 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2179 feet elevation difference
Crabtree Lake Trail, Linn County , 12 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference
Snow Peak Mill City Trail, Linn County , 14 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 1142 feet elevation difference
Three Creek Trail, Linn County , 15 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2298 feet elevation difference
Chimney Peak Trail, Linn County , 15 miles away,  19 hiking miles, 2987 feet elevation difference
Minniece Point Trail, Linn County , 15 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2044 feet elevation difference

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