Oregon whitewater, Salt Creek Lane county, McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.2 miles   If you're coming from Eugene-Springfield 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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wonderful Lane County scenery and the sparkling     of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an   area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch of Salt Creek in Oregon is 7.2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Salt Creek without first going for a hike along the Gobel Creek Trail. Don't leave Salt Creek without first checking out Monteith Rock, and you can go for a hike on the Bunchgrass Trail. This is such a fun river. A spree to Willamette National Forest when you're here at Salt Creek is never a bad idea, and you're sure to encounter some cheerful folks from Oakridge here. Baby Rock is a nice spot to pop by while in the area. Salt Creek, McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge 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 Salt Creek.   Whitewater Near Salt Creek: Salmon Creek, Lane County, 4 miles away       Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) Salt Creek, Lane County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County, 5 miles away       Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) Hills Creek, Lane County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) Christy Creek, Lane County, 11 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) Quartz Creek, Lane County, 17 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) Brice Creek, Lane County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) Fall Creek, Lane County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Salt Creek: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 23 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 48 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 49 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 85 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 89 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 92 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 94 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 99 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Salt Creek: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 10 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 47 miles away Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell , 47 miles away Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 48 miles away Quality Inn Cottage Grove - Eugene South, Cottage Grove , 48 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salt Creek: Salmon Creek Falls, Oakridge, 3 miles away Blue Pool, Oakridge, 4 miles away Packard Creek, Oakridge, 6 miles away   Trails Near Salt Creek: Bunchgrass Trail, Lane , 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference Gobel Creek Trail, Lane , 2 miles away,  1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference Squaw Butte Trail, Lane , 3 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane , 3 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference Shitepoke Trail, Lane , 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference Owl Cabin Way, Lane , 5 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference Dead Mountain Trail, Lane , 6 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Salt Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 44 miles away Willamette National Forest, Oregon , 13 miles away Clyde Holliday State Park, Oregon , 28 miles away Fall Creek State Park, Oregon , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Salt Creek: Circle Bar Golf Club, Westfir , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Salt Creek Hills Creek Lake, Lane , 5 miles away Gertrude Lake, Lane , 14 miles away Yoran Lake, Klamath , 19 miles away