Oregon whitewater, Squaw Creek Deschutes county, FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     6.5 miles   This stretch of Squaw Creek in Oregon is 6.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Bend, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Deschutes County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are     sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. When you're paddling down a Central Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station section is one   of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Mt. Bachelor It's always good to stop at Melvin Spring. Now, you may feel that's a load but there's even more enjoyable stuff to do here in the Central Cascade Range. During your trip to Squaw Creek you'll meet some folks from Sisters for sure. Squaw Creek is right by the Green Lakes Trail, and don't leave Squaw Creek without first paying a visit to Black Pine Spring. Squaw Creek, FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station 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 Squaw Creek.   Whitewater Near Squaw Creek: Squaw Creek, Deschutes County, 4 miles away       Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) Metolius River, Jefferson County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 19 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 19 miles away       Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 20 miles away       Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 20 miles away       Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park) Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 21 miles away       Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid River Rafters, Deschutes County, 21 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Sun Country Tours, Deschutes County, 21 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 22 miles away       Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park)   Ski Areas Near Squaw Creek: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 11 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 20 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 42 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 55 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 56 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 56 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 60 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Squaw Creek: Suttle Lake Resort and Marina, Sisters , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Squaw Creek: Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 6 miles away Five Pine Lodge And Cabins, Sisters , 7 miles away Tetherow Lodges, Bend , 19 miles away Entrada Lodge, Bend , 20 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near Squaw Creek: Black Pine Springs, Sisters, 0 miles away Lower Three Creek Sno-Park, Sisters, 1 miles away Upper Three Creek Sno-Park, Sisters, 3 miles away   Trails Near Squaw Creek: Three Creek Lake Trail, Deschutes , 5 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 900 feet elevation difference Green Lakes Trail, Deschutes , 7 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Broken Top Trail, Deschutes , 9 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 498 feet elevation difference Millican Crater Trail, Deschutes , 10 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1128 feet elevation difference Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes , 10 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference Mud Lake Trail, Deschutes , 12 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 212 feet elevation difference Moraine Lake Trail, Deschutes , 13 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Squaw Creek: Tumalo State Park, Oregon , 20 miles away LaPine State Recreation Area, Oregon , 22 miles away Pilot Butte State Park, Oregon , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Squaw Creek: Black Butte Ranch Golf Club, Sisters , 7 miles away Aspen Lakes Golf Course, Sisters , 10 miles away Widgi Creek Golf Club, Bend , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Squaw Creek Sparks Lake, Deschutes , 13 miles away Kidney Lake, Lane , 19 miles away