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Oregon whitewater, White River
Wasco
county,
Celestial Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 0.25 miles
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The nature scenery of Wasco County and the cool fresh water beats anything. If you're coming from City of The Dalles it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Celestial Falls stretch of White River is 0.25 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your |
kayak back to put-in a few times. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Celestial Falls stretch is just one of many. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people
| coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with | |
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plenty of spots for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Near White River you locate Tygh Valley which is a pleasant site to stop by. A journey to
White River wouldn’t be complete without a visit to close by White River Falls State Park. The good folks of City of The Dalles like to hang out nearby. A delightful place like Deschutes River Recreation Area in the vicinity
of White River is too wonderful to leave out. White River is pretty dried up ordinarily. The month with most of the rain is December; July is when it's the driest.
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White River, Celestial Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
 Local weather forecast
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These outdoors activities are available near White River. |
| Ski Areas Near White River:
Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 36 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 39 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 42 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 45 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 67 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
White Pass, Washington
, 71 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 72 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 86 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs |
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| Hotels Near White River:
Celilo Inn, The Dalles
, 18 miles away |
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel The Dalles, The Dalles
, 18 miles away |
Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge, The Dalles
, 18 miles away |
RR Guesthouse, The Dalles
, 18 miles away |
Oregon Motor Motel, The Dalles
, 19 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near White River:
White River Falls State Park, Oregon
, 4 miles away |
Deschutes River Recreation Area, Oregon
, 10 miles away |
Horsethief Lake State Park, Washington
, 20 miles away |
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