Oregon whitewater, Deschutes River Deschutes county, Pringle Falls to Big River Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     16 miles   The Pringle Falls to Big River Campground stretch of Deschutes River is 16 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have     people coming here. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bend, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors 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. This is not the only   paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: Good hiking is available along the Swampy Lakes Trail; Deschutes River is not far at all from La Pine. These mountains rock, just explore all the amusing stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. The snow is great at Mt. Bachelor, and a perfect site like LaPine State Recreation Area is too tremendous to leave out. Coming to this river is always a good idea. Fall River Falls is a wonderful spot to pop by while you're at Deschutes River. There's good hiking along the Edison Ice Cave and Lava Trail. Deschutes River, Pringle Falls to Big River Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Deschutes River.   Whitewater Near Deschutes River: Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 4 miles away       Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 11 miles away       Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 12 miles away       Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 13 miles away       Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Whitewater Outfitter - Sun Country Tours, Deschutes County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid River Rafters, Deschutes County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Squaw Creek, Deschutes County, 21 miles away       Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 22 miles away       Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park)   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 14 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 35 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 38 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 77 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 78 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 78 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 81 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine , 7 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 9 miles away Tetherow Lodges, Bend , 18 miles away Entrada Lodge, Bend , 18 miles away Pine Ridge Inn, Bend , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near Deschutes River: LaPine State Park, La Pine, 1 miles away La Pine State Park, La Pine, 2 miles away Lapine State Recreation Area, -blank-, 3 miles away   Trails Near Deschutes River: Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes , 11 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference Edison Ice Cave and Lava Trail, Deschutes , 11 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference Mud Lake Trail, Deschutes , 17 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 212 feet elevation difference Broken Top Trail, Deschutes , 17 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 498 feet elevation difference Three Creek Lake Trail, Deschutes , 18 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 900 feet elevation difference Quinn Creek Trail, Deschutes , 18 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 662 feet elevation difference Lucky Lake Trail, Deschutes , 18 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 254 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Deschutes River: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 59 miles away LaPine State Recreation Area, Oregon , 2 miles away Tumalo State Park, Oregon , 23 miles away Pilot Butte State Park, Oregon , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deschutes River: Quail Run Golf Course, La Pine , 5 miles away Crosswater Golf Course, Bend , 8 miles away Widgi Creek Golf Club, Bend , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Deschutes River Wickiup Reservoir, Deschutes , 11 miles away North Twin Lake, Deschutes , 15 miles away Crane Prairie Reservoir, Deschutes , 16 miles away