Oregon whitewater - Wilson River, Coast Ranges, Tillamook County

Tillamook county, Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     16.6 miles
  The Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp stretch of Wilson River in Oregon is 16.6 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Wilson River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Wilson River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
    and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This section has
enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp section is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Wilson River gets a lot of water; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that rains the most while August is generally
 
the driest month.
For the period of the summertime months at Wilson River highs are typically in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Wilson River.

Wilson River, Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 16.6 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.5867
Longitude: -123.557

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.4686
Longitude: -123.74811

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Current weather conditions at Wilson River, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: SEASIDE 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Inn & Suites, Tillamook
14 miles away
Take in the coastal mountains, lush dairy farms or ocean beaches in Tillamook Valley while staying at this new Tillamook, Oregon hotel. Situated in the middle of dairy country in Tillamook, Oregon,...

Econo Lodge Garibaldi, Garibaldi
18 miles away
Experience the diverse beauty of the Oregon coast when you visit the Econo Lodge at Garibaldi, where your happiness is always ensured. This intimate family retreat is set in the lush green valley town...

Comfort Inn Garibaldi, Garibaldi
18 miles away
FREE high speed Internet access. Shopping, restaurants, museum and fishing within walking distance. Located in downtown Garibaldi. Ocean and beach 4 miles. Tillamook Cheese Factory 9 miles. Naval Air ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wilson River.
 Whitewater Near Wilson River:
Trask River, Tillamook County , 5 miles away, Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp)
Jordan Creek, Tillamook County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River)
Wilson River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 8 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (West fork North Fork confluence to Jones Creek Bridge on Wilson)
Wilson River - West Fork of North Fork, Tillamook County , 9 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (1 mile above North Fork confluence to National Forest confluence)
Kilchis River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Little South Fork Kilchis River)
Trask River - North Fork, Washington County , 10 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge)
Nehalem River, Clatsop/ Tillamook County , 12 miles away, Class III - 14.2 miles long (Spruce Run Park to Nehalem Falls)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Rocky Bend Camp to Blaine)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 16 miles away, Class II - 13.6 miles long (Blaine to Hebo)
Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County , 16 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork)
 Hotels Near Wilson River:
Best Western Inn & Suites, Tillamook , 14 miles away
Econo Lodge Garibaldi, Garibaldi , 18 miles away
Comfort Inn Garibaldi, Garibaldi , 18 miles away
Spindrift Inn, Manzanita , 22 miles away
Tolovana Inn, Cannon Beach , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wilson River:
Keenig Campground, Tillamook County, 3 miles away
Wilson River RV Park, Tillamook, 8 miles away
Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Wilson River:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 34 miles away
 Lakes Near Wilson River

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