Oregon whitewater - White River, Central Cascade Range, Wasco County Wasco county, Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6 miles   The Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill stretch of White River in Wasco County is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The nature scenery of Wasco County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.     There's camping available near White River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. The put-in location is a short drive from Hood River, as you can see on the road map further down. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. 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. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm days of summer highs here at White River get into the 60's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. Highs through the winter are ordinarily in the 30's; night lows in the 20's for White   River. This river is so good. There are magnificent sites to discover along the Rimrock Trail; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Charity Spring. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting things in the Central Cascade Range. Go for a hike on the Swamp Creek Hidden Meadows Trail; don't leave White River without first paying a visit to Faith Spring. All the water falling down from the sky makes White River a wet place; during December this area sees the most snow, and the driest month of the year is July. White River, Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.2167 Longitude: -121.61171 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1547 Longitude: -121.51861 Paddler input for White River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at White River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: GOVERNMENT CAMP 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp 15 miles away At the Mount Hood Inn we offer our guests the finest accommodations on the mountain. With our modern facilities and friendly local staff we are able to give you the attention and service you have com... Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 26 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive... Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River 26 miles away This Hood River hotel in Oregon offers comfortable accommodations with scenic views of the Columbia River. Located in the hub of the Columbia River Gorge, the Best Western Hood River Inn is the perfe...   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 White River.   Whitewater Near White River: White River, Wasco County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge) Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) White River, Wasco County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 11.3 miles long (Victor Road Bridge to Tygh Valley) Hood River, Hood River County , 24 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina) Sandy River, Clackamas County , 25 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) Zigzag River, Clackamas County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 28 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Buck Creek to Columbia River) Little White Salmon River, Skamania County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Willard to Columbia River)   Ski Areas Near White River: Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 10 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 11 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 12 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 14 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 43 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 58 miles away, 3365 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 72 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 84 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 85 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 109 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near White River: Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 15 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 26 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 26 miles away Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 29 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White River: Dam Campground, Wasco County, 4 miles away Lower Twin Campground, Wasco County, 8 miles away Nottingham Campground, Hood River County, 9 miles away   Trails Near White River: Rimrock Trail, Wasco County , 2 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference Swamp Creek Hidden Meadows Trail, Wasco County , 3 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1705 feet elevation difference Little Boulder Way Trail, Wasco County , 3 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 397 feet elevation difference Boulder Lake Trail, Hood River County , 4 miles away,  .8 hiking miles, 196 feet elevation difference Boulder Lake Way Trail, Hood River County , 4 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 887 feet elevation difference Bonney Meadows Trail, Wasco County , 4 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 2416 feet elevation difference Rocky Butte Way Trail, Wasco County , 5 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1134 feet elevation difference