Oregon whitewater - Squaw Creek, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County Deschutes county, FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     6.5 miles   The wonderful Oregon scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This stretch of Squaw Creek in Oregon is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you     coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The starting location is a short drive from Bend, as you can see on the road map further down. The FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station section is the only paddling section along Squaw Creek. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: At Squaw Creek during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's, and the night is a tad colder of course, usually in the 40's. Throughout the   wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while Squaw Creek night low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. So many fun things to do in the Central Cascade Range, not enough time. Black Pine Spring is an inspiring spot to have a look at while here. Don't leave Squaw Creek without first paying a visit to Melvin Spring, and hiking along the Three Creek Lake Trail is perfect fun. Squaw Creek gets a lot of water; the month with most of the snow is December; the driest month is July. Squaw Creek, FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 6.5 miles Average Gradient: 150 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.17679 Longitude: -121.66681 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.23339 Longitude: -121.5655 Paddler input for Squaw Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Squaw Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: SANTIAM PASS 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters 6 miles away Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur... Five Pine Lodge, Sisters 7 miles away Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p... Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters 9 miles away We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...   Central Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Cascade Range. Central Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Cascade Range. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Squaw Creek.   Whitewater Near Squaw Creek: Metolius River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 19 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 19 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 20 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 22 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 24 miles away, Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge) Deschutes River, Deschutes County , 24 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls)   Ski Areas Near Squaw Creek: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 11 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 20 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 42 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 56 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 56 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 60 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Squaw Creek: Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 6 miles away Five Pine Lodge, Sisters , 7 miles away Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters , 9 miles away The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend , 18 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Squaw Creek: Blue Lake Resort, Sisters, 4 miles away Circle Five RV and Mobile Home Park, Sisters, 4 miles away Camp Tamarack, Sisters, 4 miles away   Trails Near Squaw Creek: Three Creek Lake Trail, Deschutes County , 5 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 900 feet elevation difference Green Lakes Trail, Deschutes County , 7 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Broken Top Trail, Deschutes County , 9 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 498 feet elevation difference Millican Crater Trail, Deschutes County , 10 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1128 feet elevation difference Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes County , 10 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference Mud Lake Trail, Deschutes County , 12 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 212 feet elevation difference Moraine Lake Trail, Deschutes County , 13 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Squaw Creek