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
If you're coming from Hood River it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away
from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The beautiful Central Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. You might be into whitewater rafting or
kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nature scenery of Wasco County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This section of White River in Oregon is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section.
Briefly about the general area: Have a good hiking adventure along the Swamp Creek Hidden Meadows Trail; a journey to White River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Charity
Spring. Throughout the warmest time of the year at White River highs are mostly in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's; night lows during the wintertime for White River tend to be in the 20's.
White River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; December is the month that gets the most snow while July is regularly the driest month. This river is always fun. If you want a brilliant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. Take a hike on the Rimrock Trail; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Faith Spring.
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