Winter Weather Advisory
2025-12-22T04:00:00-08:00
2025-12-22T04:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional 3 to 7 inches of additional accumulation expected. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
Summary
The river run is classified as Class III to IV and contains several challenging obstacles such as the Big Eddy and Lava Island Falls. The best time to float this section is during the summer months when the water flow is around 1,000 to 2,500 cfs. It is essential to have the proper equipment and experience before attempting this river run.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 512 cfs (2.05 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 91% |
| Optimal Range | 800-3000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III to V |
| Elevation | 1,951 ft |
| Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1340 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 4.2 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14076500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Big River Campground/Big River Group
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Big River
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Swamp Wells - Horse Camp
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Swamp Wells
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Dillon Falls to Mount Bachelor Village (Big Eddy)
Benham Falls to Dillon Falls
Bend to Tumalo State Park (Riverhouse Run)
Big River to Benham Falls
Wildflower Park
Hollygrape Park
Skyliners Park
Shevlin Park
Blakely Park