Oregon whitewater - Willamette River, Lane County

Lane county, Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     4.8 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The starting point is not too far from Eugene-Springfield, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There's camping available near Willamette River. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are a few other stretches in this
    river system that can be paddled as well. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wonderful Lane County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come
here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park section of Willamette River in Oregon is 4.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section.

Briefly about the general area:
During your spree to Willamette River you'll meet some folks from Eugene-Springfield for sure, and if you're here you have to stop by Osprey Bay. Willamette River typically gets a good deal of rainfall; December
 
is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July.
Coryell Pass is in close proximity to Willamette River and is certainly a brilliant location to stop by, and you simply have to pop by Judkins Point since you're here at Willamette River. At this river you will never have a bad time. Summer at Willamette River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Willamette River dipping down into the 30's during winter nights.

Willamette River, Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 4.8 miles
Average Gradient: 16 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.0233
Longitude: -123.0225

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.0516
Longitude: -123.0731

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Current weather conditions at Willamette River, Oregon
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Local climate location: EUGENE WSO AP 5 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Willamette River.
 Whitewater Near Willamette River:
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 10 miles away, Class II - 10.8 miles long (Dexter Dam to confluence with Coast Fork Willamette)
Willamette River, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class I - 36 miles long (Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing)
Row River, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Dorena Dam to Scaling Station Bridge)
Fall Creek, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River)
McKenzie River, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class II - 24 miles long (Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge)
Calapooia River, Linn County , 19 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (McKercher Park to Brownsville)
Row River, Lane County , 20 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Wildwood Falls to Dorena Reservoir)
Mohawk River, Lane County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Mohawk River Road to Hileman Road)
Calapooia River, Linn County , 22 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Concrete Bridge above Holley to McKercher Park)
Layng Creek, Lane County , 25 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Willamette River:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 73 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 83 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 95 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 100 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 109 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 112 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 115 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 121 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 147 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 173 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Willamette River:
Comfort Suites Eugene, Eugene , 0 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites EUGENE, Eugene , 1 miles away
Days Inn, Eugene , 1 miles away
Universty Inn & Suites, Eugene , 1 miles away
Best Western Greentree Inn, Eugene , 1 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Willamette River:
Shamrock Village, Eugene, 1 miles away
Eugene Mobile Village, Eugene, 1 miles away
Willamette National Forest, Eugene, 3 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Willamette River:
Laurelwood Municipal Golf Course, Eugene , 1 miles away
Oakway Golf Course, Eugene , 3 miles away
Riverridge Golf Course, Eugene , 5 miles away

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