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Deschutes River Rafting

WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER

Oregon’s most popular day trip white water river and with good reason.  Your Deschutes River rafting trip is full of sun, big splashy waves and boiling rapids.  Nestled in a desert river canyon, near the town of Maupin; the Deschutes River not only provides some thrilling rapids like Wapinitia, Boxcar, Surf City and Oak Springs.  Its also full of beautiful views of Columbia basalt flows and many Osprey which nest along its banks.  A great river when the rest of the state is usually cold and wet, a rafting trip down the Deschutes is usually hot, full of sun and always a good time.

 

MULTIDAY TRIPS

Something that makes this river even better is the chance for a a super easy 3 Day Multiday Deschutes River trip.  This weekend delight takes in the sweeping canyons and numerous rapids of the upper section, starting from Warm Springs.  With open campsites, warm weather and great chances for swimming, along with some world class fishing, the camp time is some of the best around.   The exciting rapids like Whitehorse and Buckskin Mary only add to this weekend getaway that is the closest multiday trip to the Portland area.

  • Sunny weather in the high desert
  • Splashy fun rapids for everyone
  • Oregon’s #1 rafted river
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RIVER SEASON:

APRIL-OCTOBER

2024 MULTIDAY TRIPS:

   5/6--5/8/24- UPPER DESCHUTES RIVER 3 DAY

   6/5--6/7/24- LOWER DESCHUTES RIVER 3 DAY

 

HALF DAY/DAY TRIPS WILL ONLY BE OFFERED TUESDAY-THURSDAY,     UNLESS
YOU HAVE A GROUP OF 8 OR MORE PEOPLE FOR A SINGLE PARTY.

Trip LengthAvailabilityPrice Per Adult:Price Per Youth:Youth is 12 & under when accompanied by an adultPlease contact us for group pricing
Half DayAvailable most days (party size restrictions may apply.)$90$85
Group pricing available for groups over 15
Full DayAvailable most days (party size restrictions may apply.)$125$115
Group pricing available for groups over 15
3 DayAvailable most days (party size restrictions may apply.)$875$695
Group pricing available for groups over 10

Season: April  - October

Three Day Deschutes River Trip

  • Trip meets at Warm Springs or Trout Creek
  • 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM final day
  • $875 for adults and $695 for youth (age 12 and under). Parties of 10 or more are eligible for a group discount on most trip dates. Please contact us for details concerning group rates.
  • All camping gear provided; tent, sleeping bag, pad, group gear.
  • All meals starting with lunch on day 1 through lunch on final day.
  • Minimum total trip size is 5 people. If your group (combined with other groups who have requested the same trip) together total less than 5 then your reservation will be on hold until minimum trip size is met. Your credit card will not be charged until trip is confirmed.
  • Before you book you may want to review our deposit, cancellation, and refund policies.

Full Day Deschutes River Trip

  • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM*
  • We will be mixing parties in boats.  If you do not wish to share a boat, you will required to purchase a full boat (6 people).
  • Includes freshly prepared riverside lunch during the day
  • River water levels and trip capacity may limit availability.
  • Before you book you may want to review our deposit, cancellation, and refund policies.
  • Minimum total trip size is 6 people. If your group (combined with other groups who have requested the same trip) together total less than 6 then your reservation will be on hold until minimum trip size is met. Your credit card will not be charged until trip is confirmed.

Half Day Deschutes River Trip

    • Morning Trip: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM*
    • Afternoon Trip: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM*
    • We will be mixing parties in boats.  If you do not wish to share a boat, you will required to purchase a full boat (6 people).
    • River water levels and trip capacity may limit availability.
    • Before you book you may want to review our deposit, cancellation, and refund policies.
    • Minimum total trip size is 6 people. If your group (combined with other groups who have requested the same trip) together total less than 6 then your reservation will be on hold until minimum trip size is met. Your credit card will not be charged until trip is confirmed.

  • Minimum age is 7.
  • Prices include: Federal Government, Oregon State Parks, Warm Springs Tribal fees.
  • ∗Prices also include additional $6 Federal fee on summer weekends.

Trip Highlights

  • Often sunny & warm even when western Oregon is cloudy.
  • Good swimming (though water is cool).
  • High volume river, which means large waves even in summer.
  • Desert scenery.
  • Two hours east of Portland.
  • Crowded on summer weekends.

Trip Summary

  • Near: Maupin
  • Trip Length: Half & full day; 3 day Upper Section
  • Meeting Times: 9:30 & 10 AM, 1 PM; 7:30 AM
  • Season: April - October
  • Trip type: paddle rafting (oar raft by request)
  • Whitewater Rating: III (intermediate)
  • Suggested minimum age: 7

Half & Full Day (pdf)

Deschutes River 3 day (pdf)

Deschutes 3 day kayak support