Oregon Whitewater

CONFLUENCE OF LAKE CREEK TO LAUNCH SITE AT WILDCAT CREEK


STREAMFLOW: 807 CFS



The whitewater river run Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek in the state of Oregon is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 800-3000 cfs, which occurs during spring and early summer. The class rating is III-IV, which indicates that there are moderate to difficult rapids with complex maneuvers required.

This segment covers a distance of 3.7 miles, with specific river rapids and obstacles such as Lake Creek Falls, a 10-foot drop, and Garvin Falls, a 20-foot drop. Paddlers must be skilled in navigating through rapids such as The Notch, where the river narrows and drops quickly, and The S-Turn, where the river takes a sharp turn.

There are specific regulations for this area, and paddlers are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management. Additionally, there are restrictions on the number of people per group and the use of camping and fire pits.

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CONFLUENCE OF LAKE CREEK TO LAUNCH SITE AT WILDCAT CREEK
Last Updated 2024-04-25
River Levels 380 cfs (3.73 ft)
Percent of Normal 42%
Reporting Streamgauge SIUSLAW RIVER NEAR MAPLETON, OR
Elevation 19 ft.
River Siuslaw-River
Watershed Siuslaw

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