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
  The Grand Ronde to Sheridan section of Yamhill River - South in Polk/ Yamhill County is 15.3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Polk/ Yamhill County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The
    Grand Ronde to Sheridan stretch is the only paddling stretch along Yamhill River - South. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you're coming from Corvallis it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location,
as you can see on the road map further down. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Yamhill River - South generally gets a good deal of rainfall; December is when you get the most rain here
 
while July is ordinarily the driest month. At Yamhill River - South during the days of summer highs are in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 40's, and night lows at Yamhill River - South throughout the wintertime frequently dip into the 30's.

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

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

Best Western 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...

Americas Best Value Inn and Suites McMinnville, Mcminnville
22 miles away
Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn and Suites McMinnville, conveniently located on Highway 99 West. Nestled in the heart of Oregon*s beautiful wine country, McMinnville offers small town charm in a fu...



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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)
 Hotels Near Yamhill River - South:
Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites, Dallas , 15 miles away
Best Western Vineyard Inn Motel, Mcminnville , 21 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites McMinnville, Mcminnville , 22 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Mcminnville , 24 miles away
Red Lion Inns & Suites Mcminnville, Mcminnville , 24 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

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