Benham Falls To Dillon Falls
Up until this point, the upper Deschutes is mainly a fishing and scenic mellow float. Things change drastically here as the river has significant elevation drop over the next couple of miles.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Deschutes River are between a bare minimum of 800cfs and a high of 3,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 14076500, the Deschutes River Near Culver
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Benham Falls to Dillon Falls.
Key Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | V- to V+ |
| Elevation | 1,951 ft |
| Run Length | 2.5 Mi |
| Gradient | 43 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 756 cfs |
| Gage Height | 2.8 ft |
| Air Temperature | 45° |
| River | Deschutes River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Deschutes River Near Culver
USGS 14076500 |
|
Banham Falls Entrance Rapid
Class III to IV |
|
Benham Falls
Class V to V+ |
|
Below Benham Falls 1 Rapid
Class III to III+ |
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Below Benham Falls 2 Rapid
Class III to III+ |
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Below Benham Falls 3 Rapid
Class III- to III |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Mckenzie R Blw Trail Br Dam Nr Belknap Springs
USGS 14158850 |
1,010 cfs | 6.8 ft |
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Smith River Abv Trail Brdg Resv Nr Belknap Springs
USGS 14158798 |
26 cfs | 2,196.8 ft |
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Smith R Ab Smith R Res Nr Belknap Sprgs
USGS 14158790 |
124 cfs | 6.4 ft |
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Crooked River Below Opal Springs
USGS 14087400 |
1,390 cfs | 2.0 ft |
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Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake
USGS 14158500 |
405 cfs | 2.3 ft |
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Metolius River Near Grandview
USGS 14091500 |
1,450 cfs | 1.3 ft |
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Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr
USGS 14158740 |
458 cfs | 2,094.7 ft |
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Deschutes River Near Culver
USGS 14076500 |
756 cfs | 2.8 ft |
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Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon
USGS 14087380 |
137 cfs | 2.0 ft |
| Snotel Site | Flowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Mckenzie
SNOTEL 619 |
99" | -1" |
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Roaring River
SNOTEL 719 |
70" | -1" |
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Santiam Jct.
SNOTEL 733 |
45" | 0" |
|
bend 7 ne
SNOTEL BWTO3 |
0.17" | 0" |
|
New Crescent Lake
SNOTEL 660 |
43" | 0" |
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Marion Forks
SNOTEL 614 |
16" | 1" |
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Chemult Alternate
SNOTEL 395 |
28" | -1" |
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Hogg Pass
SNOTEL 526 |
64" | 1" |
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Silver Creek
SNOTEL 756 |
28" | 0" |
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Peavine Ridge
SNOTEL 687 |
34" | 1" |
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Smith Ridge
SNOTEL 1167 |
13" | -1" |
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Three Creeks Meadow
SNOTEL 815 |
43" | -1" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big River | 11 | 4,170 ft | |||
| Paulina Lake | 69 | 6,340 ft | |||
| Prairie | 16 | 4,304 ft | |||
| Tumalo State Park | None | 3,235 ft | |||
| Mckay Crossing | 10 | 4,758 ft | |||
| Lapine State Park | 129 | 4,239 ft |
| Ski Area | Flowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Bachelor | 43" | 33° | 12.54" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Falls to Mount Bachelor Village (Big Eddy) | 756.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | III to V |
| Benham Falls to Dillon Falls | 756.0cfs | 2.5 Mi | V- to V+ |
| Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park | 756.0cfs | 15.0 Mi | III- to III+ |
| Bend to Tumalo State Park (Riverhouse Run) | 756.0cfs | 5.0 Mi | IV to IV+ |
| Dillon Falls to Mount Bachelor Village (Big Eddy) | 756.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | III to V |
| Canyon Run (Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Res.) | 756.0cfs | 15.5 Mi | IV- to IV+ |
| Cline Falls State Park to Lower Bridge | 756.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | III |