Oregon whitewater - White River, Central Cascade Range, Wasco County Wasco county, Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     12 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from City of The Dalles, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range     is a great plus for this river. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section of White River is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the water flowing gracefully down White River beats anything. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: White River is a quite wet place typically with lots of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that snows the   most, and July is the month with the least moisture. Going for a hike along the Little Badger Creek Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and North Fork Hazel Hollow is another good spot to check out nearby. For the period of the summertime months at White River temperatures are regularly in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are frequently in the 30's while the cold winter nights at White River are in the 20's. Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Central Cascade Range. A spree to Washburn Spring will fill your spirit with great feelings. White River, Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 12 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1547 Longitude: -121.51861 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.15959 Longitude: -121.31121 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 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp 25 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... Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles 26 miles away Cousins Country Inn is ideally located for the exponentially growing number of tourists to our area seeking the now famous Gorge Winds which support our huge windsurfing and kite boarding industries, ... Super 8 Motel - The Dalles OR, The Dalles 27 miles away Located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Minutes from Fort Dalles, Wasco County Rodeo, Windsurfing, The Dalles Dam and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Convenient to Maryhill Museum, Bonnev...   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 White River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on White 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 City of The Dalles, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of City of The Dalles, Oregon, the metro area neareast to White River. 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 - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) White River, Wasco County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 11.3 miles long (Victor Road Bridge to Tygh Valley) Deschutes River, Jefferson/ Wasco/ Sherman County , 20 miles away, Class III - 53 miles long (US 26 to Sherars Falls) White River, Wasco County , 22 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Celestial Falls) Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) Hood River, Hood River County , 27 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina) Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Fishing Access on Highway 142 to Columbia River) Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 30 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Buck Creek to Columbia River)   Ski Areas Near White River: Cooper Spur, Oregon , 18 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 19 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 22 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 25 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 48 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 59 miles away, 3365 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 72 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 87 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 87 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near White River: Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 25 miles away Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 26 miles away Super 8 Motel - The Dalles OR, The Dalles , 27 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 28 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White River: Dam Campground, Wasco County, 7 miles away Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort, Tygh Valley, 10 miles away Nottingham Campground, Hood River County, 15 miles away   Trails Near White River: Little Badger Creek Trail, Wasco County , 7 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2826 feet elevation difference Gordon Butte Trail, Wasco County , 7 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference Ball Point Trail, Wasco County , 7 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 1641 feet elevation difference Threemile Trail, Wasco County , 8 miles away,  11.2 hiking miles, 2546 feet elevation difference Badger Creek Trail, Wasco County , 8 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2674 feet elevation difference Tygh Creek Trail, Wasco County , 8 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3805 feet elevation difference Rocky Butte Way Trail, Wasco County , 8 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1134 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near White River