OREGON RIVER RUNS

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Oregon is a whitewater enthusiast's paradise, offering a variety of thrilling river runs for kayakers and rafters of all skill levels. One popular destination is the Rogue River, known for its stunning scenery and exciting rapids. The "Nugget Falls" section is a favorite among paddlers, featuring class III-IV rapids and breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. Recommended streamflow levels for the Rogue River range from 2,000-8,000 cubic feet per second for optimal conditions.

For those seeking a more challenging adventure, the North Umpqua River is a must-visit spot. The "Boulder Flats" section boasts class IV-V rapids, providing an adrenaline-packed experience for experienced paddlers. With streamflow levels between 800-1,500 cubic feet per second, this river offers a thrilling ride through steep canyons and rocky terrain. As with any whitewater excursion, safety is paramount. Be sure to always wear a life jacket, helmet, and proper gear, and consider taking a guided trip if you're unfamiliar with the river. Happy paddling!

Location	Streamflow (cfs)	Difficulty (class)
Headwaters At 4800 Ft Contour Line To Boundary Of The Cave/Underground River Styx.	42	NONE
Headwaters To Forest Road 960	42	III-IV
Headwaters At Hard Creek Lake To Payette Nf Boundary	19000	NONE
Headwaters To Confluence With Vance Creek At Payette Nf Boundary	19000	III-V
Springs Sec 30, T21s, R8e To Wickiup Reservoir	59	II
Deschutes Nf Boundary To Paulina Lake	191	II-III
Mt. Hood Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Sandy River	652	III-IV
Confluence With Echo Creek To Hills Creek Reservoir	837	III-IV
Lower Timpanogas Lake To Confluence With Echo Creek	64	NONE
Headwaters To North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4s, R5e	1	IV-IV
North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4s, R5e To Slackwater North Fork Reservoir	1	III-IV
Rm 15 To Rm 26 (Above Confluence Of Limestone Creek)	1010	III-III+
Rm 26 To Rm 32 Confluence With Wsr	1010	II-IV
Rm 7 To Rm 15 (Town Of Beaver)	1010	III-IV
Confluence With Sampson Creek To Downstream Crossing Of Western Siuslaw Nf Boundary	1290	III-IV
Headwaters To Three Sisters Wilderness Boundary	227	III-IV
Three Sisters Wilderness Boundary To Cougar Reservoir	227	III-IV
Below Cougar Dam To Confluence With Mckenzie River	144	II-IV
Russel Lake To Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Boundary	530	III-IV
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Breitenbush River	301	NONE
Breitenbush Lake To Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River	45	III
Upstream Crossing Of Eastern Siuslaw Nf Boundary To Confluence With Sampson Creek	1290	III
Head Of Tide To Confluence Of North And South Forks	462	III
Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek	586	NONE
Headwaters To Boulder Creek Wilderness Boundary	9	IV-V
Little Falls To Confluence With North Umpqua River	76	III-IV
Eagle Cap Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Eagle Crek	108	III-IV
Headwaters To Confluence With Van Patten Creek	108	III-III+
Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River To Detroit Reservoir	301	III+
Opal Lake To Confluence With Battle Axe Creek	301	III-IV
Battle Axe Creek To Willamette Nf Boundary	1810	III-IV
Headwaters To Mt Jefferson Wilderness Boundary	212	II-IV
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Boundary To Highway 22	212	III-IV
Highway 22 To Confluence With Rainbow Creek	530	III-V
Confluence Of Siwash Creek To Little Falls	76	III-IV
Headwaters Of East Fork Steamboat Creek To Confluence With Siwash Creek	76	III-IV
East Section Line Of Ne1/4se1/4 Of Sec 16, T21s, R10w To Confluence With Smith River	586	NONE
Eastern Siuslaw Nf Boundary To East Section Line Of Ne1/4se1/4 Of Sec 16, T21s, R10w	586	NONE
Headwaters (Just North Of Confluence Of Mf Five Points Creek) To Wallowa Whitman Nf Boundary	108	III
Little Lava Lake To Crane Prairie Reservoir	227	III+
Crooked River National Grassland Boundary To Confluence With Deschutes River	841	II-IV
Source To Confluence With Deschutes River	191	III-IV
Source To Confluence With Metolius River	1280	III-IV
Headwaters Of Sevenmile Creek To Confluence With Latiwi Creek	19	III-IV
Headwaters To Confluence With Unnamed Creek West Of Bruler Creek	25	III-IV
Confluence With Unnamed Creek West Of Bruler To Willamette Nf Boundary	227	III-IV
Middle Santiam Wilderness Boundary To Willamette Nf Boundary	227	III-IV
Sevenmile Creek To Willamette Nf Boundary	214	III-IV
Timothy Lake Dam To Slackwater Of Harriet Lake	296	III-IV
Rogue Umpqua Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Rogue River	41	III-V
Headwaters To Sw1/4 Of Sec 1, T33s, R4e	82	NONE
Sw1/4 Of Sec 1, T33s, R4e To Rogue River Nf Boundary	82	NONE
Confluence Of North And South Forks Rough And Ready To Middle Of Sec 15, T40s, R9w	42	III-IV
Middle Of Sec 15, T40s, R4e To Siskyou Nf Boundary (East Section Line Of Sec 13, T40s, R4e)	42	III-IV
Confluence With Lightening Gulch To Confluence With Josephine Creek	173	III+
Middle Of Sec 15, T39s, R4e To Confluence With Canyon Creek	173	III-IV
Headwaters To Middle Of Sec 15, T39s, R4e	173	III-IV
Headwaters Including Both Unnamed Forks And Rr Lakes To Confluence With Rough And Ready Creek	42	IV-V
Falls (Nw1/4 Of Sec 15, T36s, R9w) To Confluence With Silver Creek	1500	NONE
Little Silver Lake To Confluence With Silver Creek	261	III-IV
Landslide (Se1/4 Of Sec 33, T35s, R10w) To Confluence With West Indigo Creek	2110	NONE
Falls (Sw1/4 Of Sec 24, T35s, R10w) To Confluence With Silver Creek	261	NONE
Confluence With Breezy Creek To Confluence With West Fork Indigo Creek	2110	IV-V
Confluence With Chief Creek To Confluence With Breezy Creek	2110	III-IV
West Indigo Lake (Sw1/4 Of Sec 26, T34s, R7w) To Confluence With East Fork Indigo	2110	NONE
Silver Falls (Ne1/4 Of Sec 5, T36s, R9w) To Confluence With Illinois River	3580	NONE
Confluence Of East And West Forks Indigo Creek To Confluence With Illinois River	3580	III-IV
Confluence With Jump Creek To East Section Line Of Sec 36, T19s, R10w	586	IV
East Section Line Of Sec 36, T19s, R10w To South Section Line Of Sec 32, T19s, R10w	586	III-IV
Eastern Siuslaw Nf Boundary To Confluence With Jump Creek	586	IV+
Confluence With Sucker Creek To Confluence With South Fork Coquille River	128	III-IV
Headwaters To Confluence With Johnson Creek	128	III-IV
Coquille River Rna Boundary (Western) To Siskiyou Nf Boundary (North Section Line Sec 6, T32s, R11w	128	III-IV
Coquille River Falls (Eastern Boundary) To Coquille River Falls (Western Boundary)	2110	III-IV
Headwaters To Rogue Umpqua Wilderness Boundary	41	III
Clay Creek Campground To Siuslaw Falls	42	III-IV
Confluence Of North And South Forks To Headwaters Of South Fork	31	III-IV
Wildcat Creek Launch Site To Clay Creek Campground	42	III-IV
Siuslaw Falls To Confluence Of North And South Forks	31	III-IV
Confluence Of North And South Forks To Headwaters Of North Fork	31	III-IV
Confluence Clear And Coe Creeks To Mt. Hood Nf Boundary	301	IV-V
West Section Line Of Sec 31, T12s, R6e To Middle Santiam Wilderness Boundary	25	NONE
Headwaters To Blue River Reservoir	7	III-IV
Headwaters And Perennial Tributaries To West Section Line Of Sec 31, T40s, R10w	641	II-IV
West Section Line Of Sec 31, T40s, R10w To Confluence With North Fork Smith River	641	III-IV
Rm 47 To Rm 52 (Upper End Of Nestucca River)	25	III-IV
County Boudary (Confluence With Wsr) To Rm 47 (Lower End Mcguire Reservoir)	25	III-IV
Mccoy Creek	150	III
South Umpqua	101	III-IV
Sixes River	57	III-IV
South Fork Gate Creek	1970	III-IV
Willow Creek	150	III+
Quines Creek	43	IV-V
Big Butte Creek (Incl South Fork Big Butte Creek)	2690	III-IV
Trask River	137	III-IV
Cheney Creek	437	III-IV
Mud Creek	150	III-IV
North Fork Gate Creek	1970	III-IV
Alsea River	1	III-IV
Tualatin River	216	II
South Fork Little Butte Creek	1640	III-IV
Rock Creek Complex (Klickitat County)	4170	III-IV
Willamette River	4290	NONE
Middle Santiam River	60	III
Big Alvord Creek	150	IV-V
North Santiam River	1330	III
Nehalem River	230	II-III
Little Applegate River	10	III-IV
Kilches River	230	III-IV
Riffle Creek	17	III-IV
Dry Cr M15	219	II-III
Lake Creek	1	IV-IV
Middle Fork Malheur (Including Bluebucket Creek)	42	III-IV
South Yamhill River	94	III/IV
Little Cottonwood Creek	150	NONE
Clackamas River	971	III-IV
Fall Creek Eugene	13	III-IV
Drift Creek	143	III
South Fork Coquille River	57	III-IV
Siletz River	111	II-III
North Fork Clackamas River	863	III-IV
Luckiamute River	78	II-III
Little Luckiamute River	111	III-II
Elk Valley Creek	17	III-IV
Fall Creek Salem	143	III-IV
South Fork Trask River	2	III
Home Creek	150	NONE
Pike Creek	150	III-IV
Left Fork Foots Creek	34	III-IV
Mckenzie River Seg B	2220	III-IV
Applegate River	349	III-IV
Yaquina River	111	III-IV
Siuslaw River Seg C	41	III-IV
Nelson Creek	1	III-IV
Mckenzie River Seg A	1970	III-IV
South Fork Coos River	1	III-IV
Threemile Creek	150	III-IV
Sams Creek	2690	IV
Wilson River	21	III-IV
North Fork Trask River	109	III-IV
Nestucca River Seg B	94	III-IV
Siuslaw River Seg B	41	III-IV
Antelope Creek	34	III-IV
Joseph Creek	1840	III-IV
Carter Cr Sf	219	III-IV
Grande Ronde River (Lower)	1840	III+
Sandy River	498	V-IV
West Fork Illinois River	136	III-IV
North Fork Siletz River	111	III-IV
Rogue River	2270	III-IV
Howard Creek Seg A	3490	III-IV
North Fork John Day River	338	NONE
Little North Santiam River	1290	III-IV
Hard Creek	19000	III-IV
Hazard Creek	19000	III-IV
Lobster Creek	1	III-II
Cow Creek	43	III-IV
Howard Creek Seg B	3490	III-IV
Molalla River Seg B	0	III-IV
Umpqua River	1320	II-IV

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