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Rapid River Rafters

Deschutes county, Oregon whitewater outfitter

 
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting point is not too far from Bend. Since you're on this site you are probably
    into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The nature scenery of Oregon and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and
far.

Briefly about the general area:
Tumalo State Park is a good spot to stretch your legs a bit, and you're sure to bump into some smiling folks from Bend here. When you're here at Rapid River Rafters it's always fun to take a look at Pilot Butte State Park. Not much precipitation falls here at Rapid River Rafters. December is the month that gets the most snow; the driest month is July. The warmest time of the year brings highs in
 
the 80's to Rapid River Rafters, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's while Rapid River Rafters night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rapid River Rafters.
 Whitewater Near Rapid River Rafters:
Whitewater Outfitter - Sun Country Tours, Deschutes County, 0 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter
Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 1 miles away
      Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Bend to Tumalo State Park)
Whitewater Outfitter - Ouzel Outfitters River Trips, Deschutes County, 3 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter
Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 5 miles away
      Class III - 14.5 miles long (Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park)
Whitewater Outfitter - Osprey Adventures Rafting, Deschutes County, 5 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter
Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 6 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village)
Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 7 miles away
      Class III - 2.5 miles long (Dillon Falls to Lava Island Falls)
Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 8 miles away
      Class I-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Benham Falls to Dillon Falls)
Whitewater Outfitter - Destination Wilderness, Deschutes County, 12 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter
Deschutes River, Deschutes County, 12 miles away
      Class III - 11.5 miles long (Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Rapid River Rafters:
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 24 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs
Hoodoo, Oregon , 41 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 53 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 68 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 69 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 69 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 70 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs
 Hotels Near Rapid River Rafters:
TownePlace Suites Bend Near Mt. Bachelor, Bend , 0 miles away
Pine Ridge Inn, Bend , 1 miles away
Hampton Inn - Suites Bend OR, Bend , 1 miles away
SpringHill Suites Bend, Bend , 1 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn Bend, Bend , 1 miles away
 Campgrounds Near Rapid River Rafters:
Scandia RV and Mobile Park, Bend, 2 miles away
Bend Keystone RV Park, Bend, 2 miles away
Simax - Deschutes National Forest, Bend, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Rapid River Rafters:
Swampy Lakes Trail, Deschutes , 17 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 177 feet elevation difference
Paulina Peak Trail, Deschutes , 19 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 446 feet elevation difference
 Public Lands Near Rapid River Rafters:
Pilot Butte State Park, Oregon , 4 miles away
Tumalo State Park, Oregon , 4 miles away
Deschutes National Forest, Oregon , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rapid River Rafters:
Broken Top, Bend , 1 miles away
River's Edge Golf Course, Bend , 2 miles away
Awbrey Glen Golf Club, Bend , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Rapid River Rafters
Mayfield Pond, Deschutes , 14 miles away
Paulina Lake, Deschutes , 17 miles away

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