Oregon whitewater, Deschutes River Deschutes county, Benham Falls to Dillon Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-V(V+)     2.5 miles   If you're coming from Bend it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Deschutes County scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch     is short so no need to bring snacks. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Benham Falls to Dillon Falls stretch is just one of many. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: You beyond doubt have to stop at Pilot Butte State Park   since you're here at Deschutes River; folks from Bend love to come here. A tour to Deschutes River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Dillon Falls. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Swampy Lakes Trail, and a short tour to Benham Falls is always worthwhile. Tumalo State Park is a splendid site to have a look at on a beautiful day. Deschutes River is a location that is pretty dry generally. For the duration of December this area sees the most snow while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Deschutes River, and the nighttime is somewhat chillier of course, generally in the 40's. Deschutes River, Benham Falls to Dillon Falls 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, 1 miles away       Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 1 miles away       Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Whitewater Outfitter - Sun Country Tours, Deschutes County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid River Rafters, Deschutes County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 9 miles away       Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 9 miles away       Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Whitewater Outfitter - Ouzel Outfitters River Trips, Deschutes County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 11 miles away       Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park) Whitewater Outfitter - Osprey Adventures Rafting, Deschutes County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Deschutes River: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 19 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 39 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 46 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 71 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 71 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 72 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 74 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Deschutes River: Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 4 miles away Tetherow Lodges, Bend , 5 miles away Entrada Lodge, Bend , 5 miles away Pine Ridge Inn, Bend , 7 miles away TownePlace Suites Bend Near Mt. Bachelor, Bend , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Deschutes River: Snowy River RV Park, Bend, 6 miles away Scandia RV and Mobile Park, Bend, 8 miles away Meissner Sno-Park, Bend, 8 miles away   Trails Near Deschutes River: Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes , 12 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference Paulina Peak Trail, Deschutes , 17 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 446 feet elevation difference Three Creek Lake Trail, Deschutes , 18 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 900 feet elevation difference Edison Ice Cave and Lava Trail, Deschutes , 19 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Deschutes River: Tumalo State Park, Oregon , 11 miles away Pilot Butte State Park, Oregon , 11 miles away LaPine State Recreation Area, Oregon , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deschutes River: Widgi Creek Golf Club, Bend , 3 miles away Tetherow Golf Club, Bend , 5 miles away Crosswater Golf Course, Bend , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Deschutes River Paulina Lake, Deschutes , 16 miles away