Oregon Rafting
Oregon Rafting Trips
Upper Rogue River Rafting
Rafting
Season: July Through September
Rogue River rafting trips: the area that is noted for Upper Rogue River
rafting is the runs from Shady Cove to Gold Hill.
The Rogue River runs over gravel bars and bedrock for about 30 miles here
with numerous access points to launch. Most all
Upper Rogue River rafting runs can
be made in 2 to 4 hours. Shuttle
service and Rafting Rentals are available in Shady Cove and Gold Hill.
Rapids are
rated rafting class 1 to class 3, good amount of wildlife and nice scenery. Good
family Oregon rafting fun with time left in the day for evening plans.
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Middle Rogue River Rafting
Rafting
Season: June - September
Rogue River Rafting in this area is one of
the best areas for a family day rafting trip. Middle Rogue River Rafting runs are from Gold Hill to Galice.
Day rafting trips will run 6 to 15 miles per day with several deep and scenic Canyons. A
rafting trip to remember can be done in a day here. Summer rafting water
temperatures will be in the mid to low 70's with air temperatures of near 90
degrees.
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O'Brien's Rogue
River Outfitters
Oregon Rafting Trips
Rogue River Rafting / Rogue Canyon RaftingRogue River Canyon rafting ranks in the top 10 of Whitewater
Rafting vacations in the United States. People come from the world over to vacation in Oregon and
go on a Rogue River Canyon rafting trips.
The United States Congress set the Rogue River Canyon section aside in 1968 as a special national treasure. Named as one of the
original Wild and Scenic Rivers the Rogue River Canyon is the best of Oregon
Rafting. Most Rogue River Canyon Rafting trips are 2 to 4 days to make the 45-mile journey from Galice
Oregon to Foster Bar.
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Oregon Rafting Trips - Upper Klamath River Rafting
Rafting Season: June - October
 Both
rafting and kayak enthusiasts are drawn to the Upper Klamath River for the
scenic beauty of the Klamath River canyon.
Rafting of the Upper Klamath River, rapids are rated at class IV+ to V (Caldera
and Hells Corner rapids are rated class IV+ to V, depending on water levels).
Klamath River rafting rapids are considered advanced to expert. In the middle 5
miles of the Upper Klamath River, there are 19 separate rafting rapids rated
class III or higher.
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North Umpqua River Rafting
Whitewater River Rafting Classifications
Class: Class I to V
The North Umpqua
River will challenge all Oregon rafting enthusiasts, with great whitewater
rafting rapids. The
North Umpqua
River is rated from Class I to Class V rafting rapids. Oregon rafting guides are permitted by the BLM and USFS to provide
Umpqua River rafting trips to the public. Best months for the North
Umpqua River are May, June and into July, depending on weather.
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Rafting Guides
CLASS I Whitewater Rafting Classification
Very easy. Waves small, regular; passages clear; sandbanks, artificial difficulties like bridge piers; riffles.
North Umpqua River Whitewater Rafting Class I
CLASS II Whitewater Rafting Classification
Easy. Rapids of medium difficulty, with passages clear and wide; low ledges.
Rogue River Rafting - Canyon Whitewater Rafting Class II
CLASS III Whitewater Rafting Classification
Medium. Waves numerous, high; irregular rocks, eddies; rapids with passages that are clear but narrow, requiring expertise in maneuvering; inspection usually needed.
North Umpqua River Rafting Class III
CLASS IV Whitewater Rafting Classification
Difficult. Long rapids; waves powerful, irregular; dangerous rocks; boiling eddies; passages difficult to reconnoiter; inspection mandatory first time; powerful and precise maneuvering required.
Blossom Bar in the Rogue River Canyon Class IV
Note: The Drift Boat Wrapped around the rock in center of Photo
BEYOND CLASS IV Whitewater Rafting Classification
Generally considered un-runnable except with covered or specially equipped boats.
Rogue River Rafting Rainey Falls / Class V
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