Oregon whitewater, Illinois River Josephine county, Highway 199 to Miami Bar section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     17 miles   This stretch of Illinois River is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Grants Pass, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Oregon you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers     here are not for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Highway 199 to Miami Bar section is one of them. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. The natural beauty of Oregon and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might   have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: You'll meet a lot of people from Selma here; if you have the time, Oregon Caves National Monument is a national park worth taking a look at. All the outdoors amusing things in the Coast Ranges will keep you coming back repeatedly. Take a hike on the Illinois River Trail; nearby you hit upon splendid spots like Alder Gulch. This is a really good river. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Chetco Divide Trail. Illinois River, Highway 199 to Miami Bar 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 Illinois River.   Whitewater Near Illinois River: Illinois River, Josephine County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 17 miles long (Highway 199 to Miami Bar) Illinois River, Josephine / Curry County, 6 miles away       Class IV(V) - 31 miles long (Miami Bar to Oak Flat) Rogue River, Josephine/Curry County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 34 miles long (Grave Creek to Foster Bar) Whitewater Outfitter - Galice Resort & Raft Trips, Josephine County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rogue River Raft Trips, Josephine County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Destination Wilderness, Josephine County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - O'Brien's Rogue River Rafting, Josephine County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County, 21 miles away       Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road) Grave Creek, Josephine County, 22 miles away       Class III - 6 miles long (Six Miles to confluence With Rogue River) Whitewater Outfitter - Orange Torpedo Trips, Josephine County, 22 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Illinois River: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 70 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs   Hotels Near Illinois River: Chateau At The Oregon Caves Na, Cave Junction , 14 miles away Grants Pass Travelodge, Grants Pass , 27 miles away Shilo Inn Grants Pass, Grants Pass , 27 miles away Quality Inn Grants Pass, Grants Pass , 27 miles away Super 8 Grants Pass, Grants Pass , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near Illinois River: Spalding Pond, Selma, 2 miles away Sixmile Camp, Kerby, 2 miles away Eight Dollar Bridge, Kerby, 4 miles away   Trails Near Illinois River: Chetco Divide Trail, Curry , 13 miles away, 14.5 hiking miles, 2742 feet elevation difference Illinois River Trail, Josephine , 15 miles away,  33.2 hiking miles, 3879 feet elevation difference Upper Chetco Trail, Curry , 18 miles away, 16.7 hiking miles, 3391 feet elevation difference Chetco Peak Trail, Curry , 18 miles away,  18.8 hiking miles, 860 feet elevation difference Bear Camp Trail, Curry , 19 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference Kerby Peak Trail, Josephine , 20 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 3668 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Illinois River: Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 11 miles away Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 42 miles away Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon , 25 miles away Six Rivers National Forest, California , 32 miles away Alfred A. Loeb State Park, Oregon , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Illinois River: Illinois Valley Golf Course, Cave Junction , 8 miles away Golf Course, Cave Junction , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Illinois River Lake Selmac, Josephine , 9 miles away