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 reasonable drive from City of The Dalles, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge stretch of White River is 12 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. 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. Whether you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting a good
workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge section is just one of them. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at White River during the months of summer are in the 60's. Throughout the moonlight
 
hours it's generally in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows at White River through the wintertime commonly sink into the 20's. It's always great to stop by Washburn Spring, and North Fork Hazel Hollow is in close proximity, and is a wonderful spot.
White River sees pretty high levels of rain; December is when you get the most snow here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Central Cascade Range. Don't leave White River without first going for a hike along the Little Badger Creek Trail.

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

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Current weather conditions at White River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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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 Features 93 deluxe units with parking in front of units. There is an on site restaurant and saloon. Seasonal heated outdoor pool. Indoor Jacuzzi. Complimentary passes to The Dalles...

The Dalles Super 8 Motel, 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...



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OUTDOORS
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
Snoqualmie, Washington , 110 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 25 miles away
Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 26 miles away
The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles , 27 miles away
The Dalles Inn, The Dalles , 27 miles away
Best Western Hood River Inn, 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

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