2025-12-20T04:00:00-08:00
...HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW EXPECTED TO CAUSE HIGH WATER LEVELS IN SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS FLOWIING OUT OF THE OREGON CASCADES... * WHAT...Small creek and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Oregon, including the following areas, in central Oregon, Central Oregon and East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In north central Oregon, North Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 3 AM PST Thursday through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams flowing out of the Oregon Cascades may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches and high mountain snow of over a foot leading to unusually high water level forecasts in the National Water Model. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summary
The best time of year to float this section of water is from late May to early September, with recommended flows of 1,000 to 2,500 CFS. The river features several obstacles, including Dillon Falls, Lava Island Falls, and Big Eddy Rapids, which require skill and experience to navigate. Overall, this river run offers a thrilling and challenging experience for experienced kayakers and rafters.
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 | 1040 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 3.5 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