Oregon whitewater - White River, Wasco County

Wasco county, Celestial Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     0.25 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The starting 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. This stretch of White River in Wasco County is 0.25 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you
    might end up sleeping in your car. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is an extremely short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The campgrounds here at White River are pretty good. The scenic
beauty of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down White River have people coming here. The Celestial Falls stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
White River is a location that is relatively waterless commonly; December is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July.
All through the long summer days, highs typically are in the 80's at White River with nighttime lows in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at White River are in the 20's. A tremendous site in the neighborhood of White River is Tygh Valley; folks from City of The Dalles love to come here.
 

White River, Celestial Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 0.25 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.24219
Longitude: -121.10271

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.24288
Longitude: -121.09755

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Current weather conditions at White River, Oregon
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Local climate location: DUFUR 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn The Dalles, The Dalles
18 miles away
In the heart of Columbia Gorge, short distance to Historical Downtown, shopping, walking tours baske in the sun at Riverfront Park, suites available, heated indoor pool, whirlpool. Pet accommodation: ...

The Dalles Inn, The Dalles
19 miles away
Visitors to The Dalles Inn will enjoy staying in the Historic Downtown District of The Dalles. An ideal location in the Columbia River Gorge with easy access to windsurfing, Mt. Hood, waterfall trail...

The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles
19 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 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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
White River, Wasco County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 11.3 miles long (Victor Road Bridge to Tygh Valley)
Deschutes River, Jefferson/ Wasco/ Sherman County , 12 miles away, Class III - 53 miles long (US 26 to Sherars Falls)
Deschutes River, Wasco County , 13 miles away, Class III - 44 miles long (Sherar's Falls to Columbia River)
White River, Wasco County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge)
Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Fishing Access on Highway 142 to Columbia River)
Swale Creek, Klickitat County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Harris Road to Wahkiacus)
Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Klickitat Springs to Fishing Access)
Little Klickitat River, Klickitat County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.7 miles long (Olsen Road to Klickitat River)
 Ski Areas Near White River:
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 39 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 42 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 45 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 67 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 71 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 72 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 86 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 103 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 108 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
Comfort Inn The Dalles, The Dalles , 18 miles away
The Dalles Inn, The Dalles , 19 miles away
The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles , 19 miles away
Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 19 miles away
Best Western Rama Inn, Madras , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River:
Wasco County Fairgrounds, Tygh Valley, 6 miles away
Dufur RV Park, Dufur, 9 miles away
Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort, Tygh Valley, 13 miles away

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