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   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This stretch of Squaw Creek in Deschutes County is 6.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV+ section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. There are no other sections to paddle     along Squaw Creek than the FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station section. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The natural beauty of Oregon and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Bend it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Squaw Creek a wet spot; throughout December this area sees the most snow, and July is the month with the least moisture. You just can't imagine the amount of   outdoors exciting stuff the Central Cascade Range has to offer. Melvin Spring is a splendid local attraction. High temperatures at Squaw Creek during the summer months are in the 70's while night lows are regularly in the 40's. Highs through the winter are regularly in the 30's, and overnight lows at Squaw Creek throughout the winter ordinarily plunge into the 10's. Put some time aside to spend at Black Pine Spring since you're here at Squaw Creek, and don't leave Squaw Creek without first going for a hike along 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 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. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Squaw Creek, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Squaw Creek, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Squaw Creek. 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 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