Share-A-Raft Wasco county, Oregon whitewater outfitter     The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Wasco County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The put-in is not too far from City of The Dalles. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great     plus for this river. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Rimrock Trail is always a delightful adventure, and the cheerful people of Maupin like to hang out nearby. You completely should go for the Central Cascade Range. There are magnificent locations to look at along the Rocky Butte Way Trail It's always perfect   to stop at Log Spring. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Throughout the warm months, highs frequently are in the 60's at Share-A-Raft while nighttime lows are commonly in the 40's. During the wintertime highs are commonly in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Share-A-Raft descend into the 20's. Much precipitation falls at Share-A-Raft. The month of December is the wettest with most of the snow while July is mostly the driest month.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Share-A-Raft.   Whitewater Near Share-A-Raft: White River, Wasco County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge) White River, Wasco County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 11.3 miles long (Victor Road Bridge to Tygh Valley) White River, Wasco County, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) Deschutes River, Jefferson/ Wasco/ Sherman County, 19 miles away       Class III - 53 miles long (US 26 to Sherars Falls) Whitewater Outfitter - Deschutes U-Boat, Wasco County, 24 miles away       Whitewater outfitter White River, Wasco County, 25 miles away       Class V - 0.25 miles long (Celestial Falls) Whitewater Outfitter - Deschutes River Adventures, Wasco County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Linda River Shuttle, Wasco County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Sage Canyon River, Wasco County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - River Drifters, Wasco County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Share-A-Raft: Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 22 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 22 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 25 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 26 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 43 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 53 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs White Pass, Washington , 79 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 81 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 93 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs   Hotels Near Share-A-Raft: Best Western Mt. Hood Inn, Government Camp , 27 miles away Inn At Cross Keys Station, Madras , 28 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Madras Chateau Inn, Madras , 28 miles away Juniper Motel, Madras , 28 miles away Quality Inn Madras, Madras , 28 miles away   Campgrounds Near Share-A-Raft: McCubbins Gulch, Maupin, 6 miles away Spring Drive RV Park, Maupin, 8 miles away Bear Springs, Maupin, 8 miles away   Trails Near Share-A-Raft: Rimrock Trail, Wasco , 10 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference Rocky Butte Way Trail, Wasco , 13 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1134 feet elevation difference Threemile Trail, Wasco , 13 miles away,  11.2 hiking miles, 2546 feet elevation difference Badger Creek Trail, Wasco , 13 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2674 feet elevation difference Little Badger Creek Trail, Wasco , 14 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2826 feet elevation difference Gordon Butte Trail, Wasco , 14 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference Ball Point Trail, Wasco , 14 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 1641 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Share-A-Raft: The Cove Palisades State Park, Oregon , 25 miles away Deschutes River Recreation Area, Oregon , 27 miles away White River Falls State Park, Oregon , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Share-A-Raft: Pine Hollow Golf Course, Tygh Valley , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Share-A-Raft Pine Hollow Reservoir, Wasco , 14 miles away Badger Lake, Hood River , 16 miles away