Oregon whitewater - Umpqua River, Coast Ranges, Douglas County Douglas county, Confluence of North and South Umpqua to Scottsburg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     84 miles   The scenic beauty of Douglas County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Roseburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill     up quick. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. This section of Umpqua River in Douglas County is 84 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Briefly about the general area: Umpqua River is a wet place that gets a good deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is commonly December, that's the one that rains the most,   and the driest of the months is July. Summertime at Umpqua River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are usually in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Umpqua River temperatures plunge to the 30's. Umpqua River, Confluence of North and South Umpqua to Scottsburg road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 84 miles Average Gradient: 4 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.26829 Longitude: -123.44471 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.65359 Longitude: -123.8238 Paddler input for Umpqua River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Umpqua River, Coast Ranges, Oregon Local climate location: ELKTON 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Umpqua Regency Inn, Sutherlin 21 miles away Conveniently located on Interstate 5 in the town of Sutherlin, just 12 miles north of Roseburg, the Umpqua Regency Inn sits at the gateway to the Oregon Coast and famous Oregon Dunes Recreational Area... Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Roseburg 22 miles away The Corporate traveler will appreciate that we are easy on and off I-5 Exit 127, walking distance to shopping, medical centers,government offices and several restaurants. Minutes from Wildlife Safari,... Best Western Garden Villa Inn, Roseburg 22 miles away This 100% non-smoking Roseburg, Oregon hotel features a complimentary full hot breakfast each morning and provides easy access to a variety of local sights and attractions. Experience the friendly c...   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Umpqua River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Umpqua River, 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 Roseburg, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roseburg, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Umpqua River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Umpqua River.   Whitewater Near Umpqua River: Umpqua River, Douglas County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Sawyers Rapids) Coos River - South Fork, Coos County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 6.1 miles long (Johnson Beach to below Mile 7 Bridge) Millicoma River - West Fork, Coos County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Above Allegany) Umpqua River - North, Douglas County , 29 miles away, Class II(III) - 34.5 miles long (Idleyld Park to confluence with South Umpqua)   Ski Areas Near Umpqua River: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 94 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 111 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 131 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 138 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 146 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 159 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 163 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 165 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 171 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Umpqua River: Umpqua Regency Inn, Sutherlin , 21 miles away Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Roseburg , 22 miles away Best Western Garden Villa Inn, Roseburg , 22 miles away Roseburg Super 8 Motel, Roseburg , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Roseburg, Roseburg , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Umpqua River: Elkton RV Park, Elkton, 10 miles away Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort, Reedsport, 15 miles away Twin Rivers Vacation Park, Roseburg, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Umpqua River: Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 66 miles away