Deschutes River, Oregon Whitewater Rafting

You'll enjoy sage brush plains scenery in the plateau of eastern Oregon. You'll feel like you're in the wild west. The rapids are exciting, yet family friendly.

Conditions: Best for White Water Rafting June through September.
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Overnight Trips also available on the Deschutes.

...I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our three days on the Deschutes River. Ella says: "It was like a never-ending roller coaster that just kept getting better!" Miles says: "It was awesome!"...
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About the River
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About the Deschutes River

On a scale from wild to mild, this is a mild river. Great for first-timers and small children.
Oregon's most popular river! Class 3 to 3+, June through September.
<<River Classification>>
The Deschutes river means "The Rapids" in French. It consists of big class III rapids named "Boxcar", "Oak Springs", "Elevator" and more.
This River offers a splashing day in the sun with lots of water fighting. We recommend you be prepared by bringing water guns and buckets.
All river trips are economically priced.
Day trips include deli style lunch served riverside.
The Deschutes is a warm river, so usually wetsuits, booties, etc. aren't even needed. (Always available upon request.)
Camping available all along the Deschutes River.

Paddlers	Cost
1 to 29*	$79.00 for Adult / $69.00 per child under 16
30 to 47	$74.00 for Adult / $64.00 per child under 16
48 +	please call for pricing
*Saturday/Sunday, add $5/person. All prices includes a riverside lunch, wetsuits, splash jackets, and life jackets. Booties and helmets available upon request.
Call to see if your group qualifies for one of our discount plans. (e.g. church, scouting, youth groups, soccer teams, etc.)

	Please call us toll free at 1-800-74-FLOAT (35628) to confirm reservations.
	Your river trip includes guides, rafts, paddles, shuttles and a life jacket. We can bring splash jackets and booties if you request them. Bathing suits can be worn if it is a nice hot day and/or shorts. No cotton or denim. We suggest bringing water guns for water fighting and a towel for changing later. Also, if you need to wear glasses on the river it is a good idea to have glasses holders. We will have glasses retainers for sale riverside if you forget yours. A hat with a string attached is also a good idea. See you there!
	Download PDF Fact Sheet about Whitewater Rafting on the Deschutes River.
	Trip Times: 10:00 a.m. (other times available upon request)
	Directions to Directions to Maupin, OR then directions to Sandy Beach You'll need both maps.
	Places to stay in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Camping available all along the river. (first come, first served)

See Deschutes River Whitewater Rafting photos from White Water Photos.

Class I:	Easy--Small waves.
Class II:	Medium--Rapids of moderate difficulty with passages clear.
Class III:	Difficult--Waves numerous, high, irregular; rocks; eddies; rapids with passages clear though narrow.
Class IV:	More Difficult--Long rapids; waves high, irregular; dangerous rocks; boiling eddies; best passages difficult to scout; scouting mandatory first time; powerful and precise maneuvering required.
Class V:	Moderately Difficult--We do one Class V waterfall on the White Salmon River. We're good, and we're used to it. No worries.
Class VI:	Unraftable--We don't even do these ourselves.