2025-12-18T19:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Saturated soils could result in downed trees, and tree limbs could be blown down. Power outages may result.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 1,200 and 2,500 cfs, with peak season being in late spring and early summer. The class rating for this section is class III-IV, making it a moderate to difficult level of rapids.
The segment mileage for McKenzie River Seg B is approximately 12.5 miles, starting at Belknap Bridge and ending at Paradise Campground. Along this section, there are several notable rapids and obstacles, including Boxcar, Marten Rapids, and Horseshoe Falls. Boxcar is a class IV rapid with a steep drop and technical maneuvering required to navigate through it. Marten Rapids is a class III rapid with several large waves, and Horseshoe Falls is a class III+ rapid with a sharp turn and a large boulder in the middle.
There are specific regulations to this area, including a permit system for commercial outfitters and a no-alcohol policy on the river. Additionally, all rafters must wear a personal flotation device while on the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 2850 cfs (5.12 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14163150 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mckenzie River Blw Leaburg Dam
|
6400cfs |
Mckenzie River Near Vida
|
5590cfs |
Mckenzie River Near Walterville
|
6500cfs |
Blue River At Blue River
|
1510cfs |
Wiley Creek Near Foster
|
440cfs |
Camp Crk At Camp Crk Rd Bridge
|
73cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Clark Creek Organization Camp
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Bedrock
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Puma Campground
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Puma
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Ikes Landing
Rennie Landing
Silver Creek Boat Landing
Mckenzie River Seg B
North Fork Gate Creek
South Fork Gate Creek
Mckenzie River Seg A