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 nature scenery of Deschutes County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. 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 put-in location is a short drive from Bend, as you can see on the road map further down.     Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. This is the only paddling stretch along Squaw Creek. This section of Squaw Creek is 6.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: Be careful coming to the Central Cascade Range, you might not ever want to return home again. Black Pine Spring is an inspiring site to go to while you're here. The high level of rain makes Squaw Creek a relatively wet spot; most of the snow falls during   December, and July is the month with the least moisture. All through the warm days of summer at Squaw Creek temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. All through the winter the highs are generally in the 30's; nighttime lows all through the wintertime for Squaw Creek tend to be in the 10's. Don't leave Squaw Creek without first paying a visit to Melvin Spring, and do take a hike on the Three Creek Lake Trail. 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 This Sisters, Oregon hotel offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, the perfect choice while traveling... 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... The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend 18 miles away On the dry side of the Cascade Mountains in Bend, Oregon lies a special facility named Seventh Mountain Resort that offers boundless memories and opportunities. Since 1972 the Seventh Mountain Resort-...   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. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. 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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 White Pass, Washington , 122 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 129 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 134 miles away, 730 vertical feet   Hotels Near Squaw Creek: Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 6 miles away Five Pine Lodge, Sisters , 7 miles away The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend , 18 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 20 miles away The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver , 21 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 Mountain Shadow RV Park, Sisters, 6 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