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

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Current weather conditions at Willamette River - Middle Fork, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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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
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
8 miles away
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Holiday Inn SPRINGFIELD NORTHWEST, Springfield
10 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Willamette River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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