Oregon 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
Oregon Rafting Trips
Upper Rogue River Rafting
Rafting
Season: July Through September
Oregon Whitewater rafting trips: the area that is noted for Upper Rogue River
rafting is the runs from Shady Cove to Gold Hill.
The Rogue River runs over gravel bars and bedrock for about 30 miles here
with numerous access points to launch your Oregon Rafting trip or take out. Most all
Upper Rogue River Rafting runs can
be made in 2 to 4 hours depending on how far you decide to float. Shuttle
service and Whitewater Raft Rentals are available in Shady Cove and Gold Hill.
Rapids are
rated class 1 to class 3, good amount of wildlife and nice scenery. Good for
family Whitewater rafting fun with time left in the day for evening plans.
Oregon whitewater rafting rentals and
shuttles services are available here. 
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Oregon Rafting Trips
Middle Rogue River Rafting
Rafting
Season: June - September
Rogue River Rafting in this area is one of
the best locations for a family day, which are excursions completed in
a day or less. Whitewater Rafting runs are from Gold Hill to Galice. Day
whitewater rafting trips will run 6 to 15 miles per day. Middle Rogue River
rafting trips have several deep and scenic Canyons, which funnel down the
Rogue River to a
fraction of its size. A Oregon 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 rafting apex for
Oregon Rafting activities. Raft rentals
and shuttle services available here.
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Oregon
Rafting Guides
Oregon Rafting
Rogue River Rafting in the Canyon
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 Oregon 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
Rafting. Rogue River Rafting Outfitters are highly skilled historic users with limited start dates.
Early booking is a must. Most Rogue River Canyon - Oregon Rafting trips are 2 to 4 days to make the 45-mile journey from Galice to Foster Bar.
Oregon
Rafting Guides
The very word OREGON conjures up
images of snow-clad peaks, cascading rivers, lush forests, clean air,
spectacular sunsets, and the associated joys of Oregon 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. Oregon has some of the country's best white water rafting
rivers. White Water
Warehouse
Oregon Rafting
Lower Rogue River Rafting
Foster Bar To Quosatana Creek Campground
Whitewater Rafting
Rafting Season: June - October
A place to get away from other Whitewater rafting groups, however there is
fishing and Jet Boat traffic.
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Whitewater Rafting
Upper Klamath River Rafting
Rafting Season: June - October
 Both Whitewater Rafting and kayak enthusiasts are drawn to the Upper Klamath
River for the scenic beauty of the Klamath River canyon.
It is technically possible to run the Klamath River year-round, but optimum
whitewater 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 rafting rapids rated class III or higher. If you are not a
seasoned whitewater rafting rat, there are a number of White Water Rafting Guides who offer safe, professionally guided white water rafting trips ranging from one to three days.
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Rafting Guides
Oregon Whitewater Rafting
North Umpqua River Rafting
Class: Class I to V
The North Umpqua
River will challenge all Oregon rafting enthusiasts, both rafters and kayakers with great whitewater
rafting rapids. The
North Umpqua
River is rated from Class I to Class V whitewater rafting rapids. Most whitewater
rapids increase in difficulty with higher water volume, and several rafting
rapids become more difficult as the water level decreases and exposes more rock
to negotiate. Over a dozen commercial Oregon rafting guides are permitted by the BLM and USFS to provide
Umpqua River whitewater rafting trips to the public. Best months for the North
Umpqua River are May, June and into July, depending on weather.
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Rafting Guides
Whitewater Rafting Classifications
CLASS I Whitewater:
Very easy. Waves small, regular; passages clear; sandbanks, artificial difficulties like bridge piers; riffles.
North Umpqua River Whitewater Rafting Class I
CLASS II Whitewater:
Easy. Rapids of medium difficulty, with passages clear and wide; low ledges.
Rogue River Rafting - Canyon Whitewater Rafting Class II
CLASS III Whitewater:
Medium. Waves numerous, high; irregular rocks, eddies; rapids with passages that are clear but narrow, requiring expertise in maneuvering; inspection usually needed.
North Umpqua River Whitewater Rafting Class III
CLASS IV Whitewater:
Difficult. Long rapids; waves powerful, irregular; dangerous rocks; boiling eddies; passages difficult to reconnoiter; inspection mandatory first time; powerful and precise maneuvering required.
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:
Generally considered un-runnable except with covered or specially equipped boats.
Rogue River Rafting Rainey Falls in the Rogue Canyon Class V
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