North Umpqua River Rafting
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Western Oregon
1, 2 & 3 Days
April 3 - Aug. 29
Class III+
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The
North Umpqua is our favorite southern Oregon one to three day whitewater trip.
Flowing through a gorgeous, thickly forested, steep-walled canyon, the North
Umpqua offers sparkling clear water and numerous challenging rapids.
The North Umpqua sports more rapids per mile than most runs, and the rapids are
great fun at any time
of year. Spring is the ideal time to raft the North Umpqua if you're looking for
white-knuckle thrills, while summer offers warmer
weather and a more relaxed pace. Our one
day North Umpqua trips feature the exciting 12 miles from Boulder Flat put-in to Gravel Bin take-out,
encountering such drops as Boulder Hole, Cardiac Arrest, Weird Weir, African
Queen, and Pinball. (Low water trips may put in at Marsters Bridge for a 10
mile run.) Day one of our two
and three day trips run this
same stretch. Day two of our two and three day trips feature a downstream run
highlighted by fewer - but larger - rapids such as Wright Creek, Steamboat and Bathtub. (Alternately, groups chartering a two
or three day trip may opt to repeat
the exciting run of day one. For some late-season two and three day bookings a repeat run may
be advisable: Please contact our office for details.)
Three day trips involve a day three repeat of the run of either day one or day
two. After July 15 - due to government restrictions - all 2 and 3 day trips
involve one put in and one take out per day rather than a continuous raft run.
Our
two and three day trips camp in beautiful, riverside Forest Service campgrounds.
These campgrounds are car accessible, which means that you can bring as much
gear as you would like. Use
of vehicle-accessible sites allows us to keep our rafts light and
maneuverable, and also enables us to charge a lower trip fee than would
otherwise be expected for a premium multi-day trip.
This is a stream renowned for its outstanding steelhead
fishing. The combination of large summer-run steelhead, fly-fishing only
restrictions, and outstanding scenery draws anglers from all over the
world.
Nearby attractions include Crater
Lake National Park, Diamond Lake, and numerous waterfalls including
Toketee Falls, as well as Watson Falls (the state's 3rd highest).
Pre and post trip lodging is available at
the Steamboat Inn, known for its scenic streamside setting and fine
cuisine.
Trip includes:
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The services of our
professional guide staff.
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Transportation to and from our meeting place.
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A hearty lunch on our one day trips, and all meals
from lunch on day one through lunch on day two or three on our two
and three day trips. Meals are freshly prepared by our guides from
the highest quality ingredients. Special dietary needs may be
accommodated with advance notice.
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Durable, professional quality rafts and river
running equipment, including U.S. Coast Guard Approved lifejackets.
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Waterproof river bags for your
personal gear.
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Camp chairs (on two and three day trips). |
O.R.E.
operates these trips under a special use permit issued by
the U.S. Forest Service. O.R.E. is an equal
opportunity service provider.
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