Oregon whitewater - Wilson River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Tillamook County

Tillamook county, Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(IV)     8 miles
  This stretch of Wilson River - South Fork in Oregon is 8 miles long and is a class II(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Tillamook County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
    either way this area has a large number of paddling places. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork stretch is just one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions
for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Fern Rock Falls is a stunning spot to pop by while you're at Wilson River - South Fork. During the warm days of summer, highs regularly are in the 60's at
 
Wilson River - South Fork, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Wilson River - South Fork are in the 30's.
Wilson River - South Fork frequently gets lots of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is commonly December, that's the one that rains the most; August meanwhile is the driest month.

Wilson River - South Fork, Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(IV)
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.55239
Longitude: -123.38801

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.60639
Longitude: -123.46171

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Current weather conditions at Wilson River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Oregon
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Local climate location: SEASIDE 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Paragon Motel, Mcminnville
21 miles away
The Paragon Motel is one of the Best Motels in Oregon. We have comfortable rooms with just about everything You will need while You're in Oregon. We're located in winery country. Our Motel is only ...

Best Western The Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville
24 miles away
Stay at this McMinnville, Oregon hotel and enjoy the best of Yamhill County wineries. The Best Western Vineyard Inn Motel is conveniently located in the heart of the Willamette Valley with easy acce...

Best Western University Inn, Forest Grove
24 miles away
Stay at this Forest Grove hotel 100 percent smoke-free and located in the heart of Oregon's wine country and centrally located in the city of Forest Grove. The Best Western University Inn and Suites...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Astoria, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Astoria, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Wilson River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wilson River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Wilson River - South Fork:
Wilson River - Devil's Lake Fork, Tillamook County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 4.6 miles long (Six miles West of Glenwood to main stem Wilson)
Jordan Creek, Tillamook County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River)
Wilson River - North Fork, Tillamook County , 9 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (West fork North Fork confluence to Jones Creek Bridge on Wilson)
Trask River - North Fork, Washington County , 9 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge)
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)
Wilson River, Tillamook County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp)
Trask River, Tillamook County , 16 miles away, Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp)
Nehalem River, Columbia County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Upper Nehalem to Vernonia)
Rock Creek, Columbia County , 18 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 12.2 miles long (Keasey to mouth)
Nehalem River, Columbia County , 20 miles away, Class I(II) - 25.9 miles long (Vernonia to Birkenfeld)
 Ski Areas Near Wilson River - South Fork:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 116 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 116 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 119 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 121 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 122 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 126 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 136 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 143 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 150 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 150 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wilson River - South Fork:
Paragon Motel, Mcminnville , 21 miles away
Best Western The Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville , 24 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Forest Grove , 24 miles away
Comfort Inn Mcminnville, Mcminnville , 26 miles away
Best Western Inn & Suites, Tillamook , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wilson River - South Fork:
Keenig Campground, Tillamook County, 13 miles away
Dovre Campground, Tillamook County, 13 miles away
Fan Creek Campground, Tillamook County, 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Wilson River - South Fork:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 40 miles away

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