Oregon whitewater - Siuslaw River, Coast Ranges, Lane County

Lane county, Lake Creek to Close to Mapleton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6.5 miles
  The Lake Creek to Close to Mapleton stretch of Siuslaw River is 6.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Lane County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Siuslaw River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Lake Creek to Close to Mapleton section is the only one.
    There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting
or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery.

Briefly about the general area:
Rock Canyon is a magnificent site to spend some time at. Summertime highs at Siuslaw River generally tend to be in the 60's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. High temperatures
 
all through the winter are normally in the 50's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Siuslaw River dip into the 30's.
The high level of rainfall makes Siuslaw River a pretty wet place; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month.

Siuslaw River, Lake Creek to Close to Mapleton road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.05559
Longitude: -123.79531

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.0321
Longitude: -123.8564

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Current weather conditions at Siuslaw River, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: NEWPORT 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Florence, Or, Florence
19 miles away
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Best Western Pier Point Inn, Florence
20 miles away
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Economy Inn - Florence, Florence
20 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Siuslaw River.
 Whitewater Near Siuslaw River:
Lake Creek, Lane County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Deadwood Creek to Siuslaw River)
Alsea River, Benton/Lincoln County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 32 miles long (Mill Creek Park to Tidewater)
Umpqua River, Douglas County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Sawyers Rapids)
Drift Creek, Lincoln County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Meadow Creek to 3 miles above mouth)
Alsea River - North Fork, Benton County , 24 miles away, Class I - 5 miles long (North Fork Bridge to Mill Creek Park)
Alsea River - South Fork, Benton County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Hubert McBee Memorial Park to Rock Quarry Weir)
Alsea River - North Fork, Benton/ Lincoln County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.5 miles long (Three Miles below Klickitat Lake to North Fork Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Siuslaw River:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 124 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 126 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 136 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 149 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 156 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 159 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 162 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 168 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 176 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 196 miles away, 100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Siuslaw River:
Holiday Inn Express Florence, Or, Florence , 19 miles away
Best Western Pier Point Inn, Florence , 20 miles away
Economy Inn - Florence, Florence , 20 miles away
Driftwood Shores Resort and Conference Center, Florence , 21 miles away
Shamrock Lodgettes, Yachats , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Siuslaw River:
Maple Lane Trailer Park, Mapleton, 2 miles away
B&E Wayside RV and Mobile Park, Florence, 9 miles away
Ada Fishing Resorts, Westlake, 17 miles away

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