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.
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