Oregon whitewater - Willamette River - Middle Fork, Central Cascade Range, Lane County Lane county, Dexter Dam to confluence with Coast Fork Willamette section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     10.8 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Eugene-Springfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Lane County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are a few other stretches in this     river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch of Willamette River - Middle Fork in Lane County is 10.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. 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. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime here at Willamette River - Middle Fork, high temperatures commonly   reach the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Willamette River - Middle Fork. Willamette River - Middle Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is December while July is generally the driest month. Willamette River - Middle Fork, Dexter Dam to confluence with Coast Fork Willamette road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 10.8 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.92359 Longitude: -122.8044 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.0233 Longitude: -123.0225 Paddler input for Willamette River - Middle Fork, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Willamette River - Middle Fork, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: EUGENE WSO AP 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Village Inn, Springfield 7 miles away The Village Inn Springfield Oregon is your ideal choice for Springfield Oregon hotels. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Willamette River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Fall Creek, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River) Willamette River, Lane County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park) Row River, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Dorena Dam to Scaling Station Bridge) McKenzie River, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class II - 24 miles long (Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge) Row River, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Wildwood Falls to Dorena Reservoir) Mohawk River, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Mohawk River Road to Hileman Road) Layng Creek, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls) Sharps Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (7 mi above Layng Ck confluence) Winberry Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge) Calapooia River, Linn County , 20 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Concrete Bridge above Holley to McKercher Park)   Ski Areas Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 63 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 75 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 85 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 95 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 104 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 107 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 110 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 115 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 141 miles away, 1390 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 169 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Village Inn, Springfield , 7 miles away Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 8 miles away Holiday Inn SPRINGFIELD NORTHWEST, Springfield , 10 miles away Best Western Grand Manor Inn, Springfield , 10 miles away Comfort Suites Springfield, Springfield , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Chalet Village, Springfield, 4 miles away Deerwood RV Park, Eugene, 6 miles away Sherwood Forest Koa, Creswell, 8 miles away   Trails Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Teeter Creek Loop, Lane County , 14 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference Eagles Rest Trail, Lane County , 14 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 1570 feet elevation difference Hardesty Trail, Lane County , 19 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference   Golf Courses Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Emerald Valley Golf Club, Creswell , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Willamette River - Middle Fork