Oregon Whitewater
CONFLUENCE WITH SUCKER CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH FORK COQUILLE RIVER
STREAMFLOW: 207 CFS
• Class III-IV River Run
The Whitewater River run from Confluence with Sucker Creek to Confluence with South Fork Coquille River in Oregon is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is around 500-1000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with higher flows increasing the difficulty and danger of the rapids.
The class rating of this section of the river varies from Class III to Class IV, with technical rapids and obstacles such as boulder gardens, steep drops, and tight chutes. The segment mileage is approximately 8 miles, and the run takes around 4-5 hours to complete.
Some of the notable rapids on this run include Sucker Creek Falls, a Class IV drop that requires precise navigation through a narrow channel, and the Wall, a Class III rapid with an intimidating rock wall on one side.
There are specific regulations in place to protect this area, including a permit requirement for commercial outfitters and a limit on the number of paddlers allowed per day. Additionally, visitors are required to pack out all trash and follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact on the environment.
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The class rating of this section of the river varies from Class III to Class IV, with technical rapids and obstacles such as boulder gardens, steep drops, and tight chutes. The segment mileage is approximately 8 miles, and the run takes around 4-5 hours to complete.
Some of the notable rapids on this run include Sucker Creek Falls, a Class IV drop that requires precise navigation through a narrow channel, and the Wall, a Class III rapid with an intimidating rock wall on one side.
There are specific regulations in place to protect this area, including a permit requirement for commercial outfitters and a limit on the number of paddlers allowed per day. Additionally, visitors are required to pack out all trash and follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact on the environment.
Get driving directions.
Last Updated | 2024-04-25 |
River Levels | 76 cfs (0.72 ft) |
Percent of Normal | 31% |
Reporting Streamgauge | SOUTH FORK COQUILLE RIVER AT POWERS, OR |
Elevation | 204 ft. |
River | |
Watershed | Coquille |
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Sru Lake | 9 | 2,286 ft | |||
Island Camp | 5 | 972 ft | |||
Daphne Grove | 22 | 977 ft | |||
Oak Flat /Gravel Bar | 31 | 301 ft | |||
Illahe | 12 | 295 ft | |||
Foster Bar | 41 | 197 ft | |||
Myrtle Grove | 5 | 624 ft | |||
Laird Lake | 4 | 1,861 ft | |||
Orchard Park | Numerous | 297 ft | |||
Powers County Park | Numerous | 281 ft |
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Points of Interest
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Big Tree Observation Site |