Oregon whitewater - Steamboat Creek, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County

Douglas county, Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     6 miles
  The Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground stretch of Steamboat Creek in Douglas County is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. And of course,
    there are campgrounds nearby. 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. The natural beauty of Oregon and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here
and paddle. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground section is one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
This river is a wonderful place to visit. Steamboat Creek is a wet place that gets much precipitation; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month
 
of the year is July.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting things in the Central Cascade Range. Have a brilliant hiking adventure along the Panther Trail; going for a hike along the Mott Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Summertime highs at Steamboat Creek generally tend to be in the 70's while nighttime lows are typically in the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Steamboat Creek sink into the 30's. If you're here, you might as well stop at Black Gorge, and Little Falls is a good local attraction.

Steamboat Creek, Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.3768
Longitude: -122.65181

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.3492
Longitude: -122.7279

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Current weather conditions at Steamboat Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: DORENA DAM 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
24 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...

Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
33 miles away
Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g...

Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
33 miles away
Pet accommodation: 10.00/night....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Steamboat Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Steamboat Creek.
 Whitewater Near Steamboat Creek:
Steamboat Creek, Douglas County , 3 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls)
Canyon Creek, Douglas County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek)
Umpqua River - North, Douglas County , 5 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls)
Little River, Douglas County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground)
Copland Creek, Douglas County , 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua)
Champion Creek, Lane County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek)
Brice Creek, Lane County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek)
Brice Creek, Lane County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground)
Sharps Creek, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (7 mi above Layng Ck confluence)
Layng Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Steamboat Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 47 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 64 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 77 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 77 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 108 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 117 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 120 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 122 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 127 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 175 miles away, 730 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Steamboat Creek:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 24 miles away
Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 33 miles away
Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 33 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove , 33 miles away
Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Steamboat Creek:
River View RV Park, Idleyld Park, 7 miles away
Big Twin Lakes Campground, Douglas County, 9 miles away
Weeping Rock Campground, Douglas County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Steamboat Creek:
Panther Trail, Douglas County , 4 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3150 feet elevation difference
Mott Trail, Douglas County , 6 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3396 feet elevation difference
Williams Creek Trail, Douglas County , 7 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2407 feet elevation difference
Francis Way, Lane County , 8 miles away,  .6 hiking miles, 136 feet elevation difference
Canton Creek Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 2981 feet elevation difference
Deception Way, Douglas County , 8 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 1482 feet elevation difference
Bohemia Trail, Douglas County , 8 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1520 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Steamboat Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 45 miles away

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