Oregon whitewater - Yamhill River - South, Coast Ranges, Polk/ Yamhill County

Polk/ Yamhill county, Grand Ronde to Sheridan section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     15.3 miles
  If you're coming from Corvallis it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Polk/ Yamhill County and the water flowing gracefully down Yamhill River - South attract people from near and far. The Grand Ronde to Sheridan section of Yamhill River - South in Oregon is 15.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem
    but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Oregon you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that a large number of
rivers in this state are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Grand Ronde to Sheridan section is the only paddling section along Yamhill River - South.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration
 
of the days of summer at Yamhill River - South highs are typically in the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are usually in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Yamhill River - South.
Yamhill River - South is a rather wet place frequently with a large amount of rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain while July is generally the driest month.

Yamhill River - South, Grand Ronde to Sheridan road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 15.3 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.06111
Longitude: -123.60779

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.09833
Longitude: -123.40334

Paddler input for Yamhill River - South, Oregon:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Yamhill River - South, Coast Ranges, Oregon
WXPort

Local climate location: CLOVERDALE 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas
15 miles away
This Dallas, Oregon hotel is just minutes away from the capital city of Salem and a quick 45 minute drive to the Oregon coast. Centrally located in Dallas, Oregon, the Best Western Dallas Inn & Suite...

Paragon Motel, Mcminnville
17 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
21 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...



OTHER_INFO
  Coast Ranges Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges.

Coast Ranges Outdoors Info
Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges.

All Oregon Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon.
Books about whitewater paddling on Yamhill River - South, Oregon
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yamhill River - South, Oregon.
Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon

Whitewater Basics
If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.
Outdoors Recreation Near Corvallis, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Corvallis, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Yamhill River - South. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yamhill River - South.
 Whitewater Near Yamhill River - South:
Mill Creek, Polk/Yamhill County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Buell County Park to Yamhill River)
Mill Creek, Polk County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.6 miles long (Upper Bridge to Mill Creek County Park)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Rocky Bend Camp to Blaine)
Trask River - North Fork, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge)
Trask River, Tillamook County , 19 miles away, Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp)
Nestucca River, Tillamook County , 21 miles away, Class II - 13.6 miles long (Blaine to Hebo)
Jordan Creek, Tillamook County , 23 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River)
Siletz River, Lincoln County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.8 miles long (Elk Creek to Moonshine Park)
Wilson River, Tillamook County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp)
Wilson River - South Fork, Tillamook County , 25 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8 miles long (Upper Reaches to Devils Lake Fork)
 Ski Areas Near Yamhill River - South:
Hoodoo, Oregon , 118 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 121 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 125 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 125 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 128 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 132 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 137 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 141 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 156 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 165 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yamhill River - South:
Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas , 15 miles away
Paragon Motel, Mcminnville , 17 miles away
Best Western The Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn Mcminnville, Mcminnville , 24 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Corvallis-On The River, Or, Corvallis , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yamhill River - South:
Wandering Spirit RV Park, Grand Ronde, 8 miles away
Fan Creek Campground, Tillamook County, 10 miles away
Dovre Campground, Tillamook County, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Yamhill River - South:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 58 miles away
 Lakes Near Yamhill River - South

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater