McKenzie River: Logistics
and Details
| How to Sign Up | What's included |
| Where and When to Meet | Getting To and From the River |
| What to Bring | Pre and Post Trip Lodging |
| Fishing | River Shuttles |
| Nearby Attractions |
1 Day Trips ----------- 2 Day Trips
How to sign up
Call us (at 503-632-6836, or toll-free at 1-800-827-1358), or use our web-based reservation system.
Trip includes
- The services of our professional guides and staff.
- Transportation to and from our meeting place.
- A hearty lunch on our one day trips, and all meals from lunch on day one through lunch on day two on our two day trips. Meals are freshly prepared by our guides from the highest quality ingredients. Special dietary needs may be accommodated with advance notice.
- Durable, professional quality rafts and river running equipment, including U.S. Coast Guard Approved lifejackets.
- Waterproof river bags for your personal gear.
- Camp chairs (on two day trips).
Where and when to meet
Half Day trips: Morning half day trips meet at 9:30 AM, and afternoon half day trips meet at 1:00 PM at the Forest Glen Boat Landing in Blue River. We'll make our shuttle arrangements there, before going to the launch site. Please have your breakfast (or lunch, in the case of afternoon trips) before we meet.
1 and 2 Day trips: We will meet at 10:00 AM the day of your trip at the Forest Glen Boat Landing. We'll make our shuttle arrangements there, before going to the launch site.
Morning half day trips typically end by approximately 1:00 PM. Afternoon half day trips and full day trips typically end by approximately 4 PM. Two day trips typcially end by aroun 3:30 PM on day two. (Many factors influence our timetable, including water levels, winds, and the needs and preferences of our guests. Please consider these times approximate.)
Getting to and from the river
Take Oregon Highway 126 east from Interstate 5 in Eugene, about 35 miles to Blue River. Forest Glen Boat Landing is across the highway from the "McKenzie River Family Practice" clinic, just outside the town of Blue River.
What to bring
When you sign up for your river adventure we will send you a complete list of what to bring. This list is also available online. In general you'll need to simply bring only your own clothing. For 2 day trips you'll also need to bring a sleeping bag, pad and tent, although you may rent them from us for a nominal fee if you prefer.
Pre and post trip lodging and camping
Hotel and resort options abound, both in Eugene and along the
river itself. If you're from out of town you can stay anywhere in the
Eugene area and still be reasonably close to the river. Good options along the
river itself include the
Eagle Rock Lodge B&B
(541-822-3630) and
Belknap Hot Springs Resort
(541-822-3512). For a traditional
motel consider the Sleepy Hollow Motel in the town of Blue River (541-822-3805)
Numerous campgrounds are found along the McKenzie River.
We recommend Paradise Campground in particular. For
reservations call 877-444-6777.
Fishing
Fishing on the Clackamas is typically very good during summer months for native rainbow and cutthroat trout, as well as summer steelhead. If you would like to fish you’ll need an Oregon fishing license, which may be purchased at Oregon sporting goods stores or online at outdoorcentral.us.
Pre and post trip river shuttles
Shuttle specifics vary by day and group. In most cases you will park your car at the take out point and O.R.E. will transport you to the launch point in a company van.
Nearby attractions
Nearby recreation options include hiking, waterfalls, golfing, hot springs, mountain biking and more. For more information visit Discovery Magazine online.
