Oregon Whitewater Rafting

Rogue River Whitewater Rafting

National Wild and Scenic River

"It is here by declared to be the policy of the United Sates that certain selected rivers of the nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstanding remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that they and their immediate environments shall be protected for benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations."
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
October 2, 1968

Whitewater Rafting Trips

Upper Rogue River White Water Rafting

Contact one of our Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guides & Outfitters
members for more information.

Whitewater Rafting Trips

The Middle Rogue River has several deep and scenic Canyons, which funnel down the Rogue River to a fraction of its size. A whitewater rafting trip to remember can be done in a day here. Summer water temperatures will be in the mid to low 70's with air temperatures of near 90 degrees. Marvel at Hell Gate Canyon, get wet in Dunn riffle and glide past Indian Mary Camp Ground to Taylor Creek Canyon over Ennis Riffle past Galice Creek and out at the Galice Store, the Rogue River whitewater rafting apex for Oregon Whitewater Rafting activities. Raft rentals and shuttle services available here. Contact one of our rafting Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guides & Outfitters members for best local information.

Oregon Whitewater Rafting

Rogue River Canyon ranks in the top 10 of Whitewater Rafting vacations in the United States. People come from the world over to vacation in Southern Oregon and go on whitewater rafting trips in the Rogue River Canyon.

The United States Congress set the Rogue River Canyon section aside in 1968 as a special national treasure. Named as one of the original Wild and Scenic Rivers the Rogue River Canyon is the jem of Oregon Whitewater Rafting. Today use limits are in placed on how many people may start into the Rogue River Canyon per day. Whitewater Rafting Outfitters are highly skilled historic users with limited start dates. Early booking is a must.  Most Rogue River Canyon Whitewater Rafting trips are 2 to 4 days to make the 45-mile journey from Galice to Foster Bar. Contact one of our Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guide & Outfitter members for local information.

The very word OREGON conjures up images of snow-clad peaks, cascading rivers, lush forests, clean air, spectacular sunsets, and the associated joys of white water rafting, fishing, hiking, looking, smelling, listening and feeling. The words WHITE WATER RAFTING add images of idyllic streams, verdant landscapes, fun rapids, and hillsides full of wildflowers. These incredible images are, in great part, a product of Oregon's annual rainfall which can be quite generous. And, of course, the precipitation also creates some of the country's best white water rafting rivers. White Water Warehouse

Oregon Whitewater Rafting

Lower Rogue River Whitewater Rafting

Foster Bar To Quosatana Creek Campground

White Water Rafting

A place to get away from other Whitewater rafting groups, however there is fishing and Jet Boat traffic. Contact one of our Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guides and Outfitters members for local information on white water rafting the Lower Rogue.

Whitewater Rafting

Upper Klamath River Whitewater Rafting

Both White Water Rafting and kayak enthusiasts are drawn to the Upper Klamath River for the scenic beauty of the Klamath River canyon and to view the abundant wildlife, while enjoying the sunny summer weather. Oh, and then there is also a bit of white water rafting water....a lot in fact! The Upper Klamath River has a lengthy use season thanks to the steady water releases from the J.C. Boyle Dam and Powerhouse. PacifiCorp, a large regional utility company, operates the dam and powerhouse project to generate hydroelectric power. Whitewater Rafting and kayak enthusiasts get to ride the Klamath River white water downstream of the powerhouse. It is technically possible to run the Klamath River year-round, but optimum white water rafting and kayaking weather occurs mostly from May through October.

Whitewater Rafting of the Upper Klamath River, rapids are rated at class IV+ to V (Caldera and Hells Corner rapids are rated class IV+ to V, depending on water levels and who is doing the rating). These Whitewater Rafting river rapid classes are considered advanced to expert on a scale of one to six. In the middle 5 miles of the Upper Klamath River, there are 19 separate white water rapids rated class III or higher. If you are not a seasoned whitewater rafting rat, there are a number of White Water Rafting Guides and Outfitters who offer safe, professionally guided white water rafting trips ranging from one to three days. These outfitters all have many years of experience and their guides are all well trained in  running safe white water rafting trips. Most Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guides offer shore lunches and you might hear a good tale or two as well. Contact one of our Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guides for information.

Oregon Whitewater Rafting

North Umpqua River

North Umpqua River is the place for Oregon Whitewater Rafting. The North Umpqua River will challenge all Whitewater Rafting enthusiasts, both rafters and kayakers with great white water rafting rapids. The North Umpqua River is rated from Class I to Class V white water rapids, ranging from mild water to moderately short, but raging rapids. Difficulty levels vary throughout the season and are dependent on water flow levels. Most white water rapids increase in difficulty with higher water volume, and several rapids become more difficult as the water level decreases and exposes more rock to negotiate. Over a dozen commercial whitewater rafting guides are permitted by the BLM and USFS to provide whitewater rafting trips to the public. Best months for the North Umpqua River are May, June and into July, depending on weather. Later in the summer, kayakers enjoy the lower flows and thrills of the many currents of the river. Contact one of our Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guides & Outfitters  local information.

Whitewater Rafting Classifications

CLASS I Whitewater:

North Umpqua River Whitewater Rafting Class I

CLASS II Whitewater:

Rogue River Canyon Whitewater Rafting Class II

CLASS III Whitewater:

North Umpqua River Whitewater Rafting Class III

CLASS IV Whitewater:

Blossom Bar in the Rogue River Canyon Whitewater Rafting Class IV
Note: The Drift Boat Wrapped around the rock in center of Photo

BEYOND CLASS IV Whitewater:

Whitewater Rafting Rainey Falls in the Rogue Canyon Class V

The International Whitewater rivers Classification System used here indicates the various difficulties encountered on whitewater rafting rivers. While this system is an established guide for planning a safe trip, always remember that experience, sound judgment and precautionary safety measures are very important.

Obtaining a rivers guide book for the Whitewater rafting rivers you choose to run is very advisable. These guides will tell of launch sites, classification of rapids and instruction for passage as well as scouting locations. We suggest contacting Frank Amato Books to find these rivers guides. Have a safe and fun day on the rivers while practicing courtesies.

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