Oregon whitewater, Umpqua River - South Douglas county, Lawson Bar to Myrtle Ck section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     9 miles   If you're coming from Roseburg 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 Douglas County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Lawson Bar to Myrtle Ck section is just one of many. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother     nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This section of Umpqua River - South in Oregon is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this   state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Grayback Trail, and if you're popping by from Myrtle Creek, you won't be the only one. That right there is a load of entertaining things already but it goes on, the Coast Ranges has it all. Going for a hike on the South Fork Trail is always a nice adventure. Umpqua River - South is a pretty wet place usually with a lot of precipitation. Of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Umpqua River - South, Lawson Bar to Myrtle Ck 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 Umpqua River - South.   Whitewater Near Umpqua River - South: Umpqua River - South, Douglas County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lawson Bar to Myrtle Ck) Umpqua River - South, Douglas County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Canyonville Park to Lawson Bar) Umpqua River, Douglas County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 84 miles long (Confluence of North and South Umpqua to Scottsburg) Umpqua River - South, Douglas County, 21 miles away       Class II-IV - 13.5 miles long (MP 22 to Days Creek) 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, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - River Dance Raft Rentals & Sales, Josephine County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Umpqua River - North, Douglas County, 26 miles away       Class II(III) - 34.5 miles long (Idleyld Park to confluence with South Umpqua) Whitewater Outfitter - Destination Wilderness, Josephine County, 26 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - North Umpqua Outfitters, Douglas County, 27 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Umpqua River - South: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 62 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 93 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs   Hotels Near Umpqua River - South: Holiday Inn Express & Suites CANYONVILLE, Canyonville , 3 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites Roseburg, Roseburg , 12 miles away Travelodge Roseburg Riverfront, Roseburg , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express ROSEBURG, Roseburg , 12 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn - Roseburg, Roseburg , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Umpqua River - South: Tri City RV Park, Myrtle Creek, 1 miles away Millsite Municipal Park, Myrtle Creek, 2 miles away Charles V. Stanton County Park, Canyonville, 2 miles away   Trails Near Umpqua River - South: South Fork Trail, Douglas , 10 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1703 feet elevation difference Grayback Trail, Douglas , 15 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 2268 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Umpqua River - South: Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 48 miles away Valley of the Rogue State Park, Oregon , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Umpqua River - South: Myrtle Creek Golf Course, Myrtle Creek , 3 miles away On The River Golf & Rv Park, Myrtle Creek , 7 miles away Stewart Park Golf Course, Roseburg , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Umpqua River - South Doerner Reservoir, Douglas , 20 miles away Sutherlin Log Pond, Douglas , 20 miles away