Oregon whitewater, Jackson Creek Douglas county, Cover Camp to FS 31 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     8 miles   The Cover Camp to FS 31 section of Jackson Creek is 8 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Douglas County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Southern     Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Jackson Creek. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The starting location is a short drive from Medford, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Cover   Camp to FS 31 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: There is a tremendous hiking trail close to Jackson Creek called the Freezeout Trail, and going for a hike on the Billick Burn Trail is always a pleasant adventure. Be careful coming to the Southern Cascade Range, you might not ever wanna go back home again. Jackson Creek gets a great deal of water. All through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and July is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Jackson Creek typically tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 40's. Jackson Creek, Cover Camp to FS 31 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 Jackson Creek.   Whitewater Near Jackson Creek: Jackson Creek, Douglas County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cover Camp to FS 31) Umpqua River - South, Douglas County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Campbell Falls to Three C Rock) Umpqua River - South, Douglas County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Three C Rocks to MP 22) Little River, Douglas County, 13 miles away       Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground) Jackson Creek, Douglas County, 14 miles away       Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid Pleasure Raft Rental, Jackson County, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Umpqua River - South, Douglas County, 17 miles away       Class II-IV - 13.5 miles long (MP 22 to Days Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Fishin Hole, Jackson County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rogue Rafting, Jackson County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - 62 Marketplace & Rafting, Jackson County, 19 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Jackson Creek: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 45 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 59 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 91 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Mount Shasta, California , 91 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 95 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs   Marinas Near Jackson Creek: Lost Creek Marina, Trail , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Jackson Creek: Brookside Inn And Suites, White City , 28 miles away Super 8 Central Pt Medford, Medford , 31 miles away Courtyard Medford Airport, Medford , 31 miles away Candlewood Suites MEDFORD, Medford , 31 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Central Point - Medford, Central Point , 31 miles away   Campgrounds Near Jackson Creek: Bunchgrass Shelter, Tiller, 3 miles away Ash Flat Forest Camp, Tiller, 4 miles away Cover, Trail, 5 miles away   Trails Near Jackson Creek: Freezeout Trail, Douglas , 2 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 583 feet elevation difference Billick Burn Trail, Douglas , 3 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference Fawn Camp Trail, Douglas , 4 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 859 feet elevation difference Rattlesnake Trail, Douglas , 5 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 863 feet elevation difference North and South Trail, Douglas , 7 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1098 feet elevation difference Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail, Douglas , 8 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 603 feet elevation difference Tison Trail, Douglas , 9 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 2444 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Jackson Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 43 miles away Casey State Park, Oregon , 16 miles away Joseph H. Stewart State Park, Oregon , 17 miles away Clyde Holliday State Park, Oregon , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Jackson Creek Lost Creek Lake, Jackson , 16 miles away