Deschutes
River Rafting Trips
Central Oregon's
mighty Deschutes River is
one of America's most popular whitewater rafting venues, and for good reason.
White Horse, Buckskin Mary, Trout Creek, Boxcar, and other colorfully named rapids
stud the river's course, amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Deschutes
River Canyon. HDRO offers a variety of river trips on the Deschutes to suit your needs,
ranging from relaxing family outings to high-adrenaline whitewater adventures.
We know this river. After all, we've been rafting the stretches of this Oregon river
for nearly two decades. We've spent years perfecting trips that make your adventure
fun, easy and affordable. We offer paddle trips (you paddle) for the adventuresome
or guided oar trips (we paddle) for those who want to sit back and enjoy the
magnificent scenery. Whatever your choice, we personalize the trip to meet the
needs of your party.
All trips begin at
the HDRO office.
We provide transport from our office to the "put-in" and from the "take-out" back
to our office. Transportation is included in your trip price.
| Half-Day
Trip ~ 13 Miles |
Standard
Day Trip ~ 14
Miles |
This
3-hour trip is a great experience for the novice as well as rafters who desire
a high desert adventure. This is our most affordable trip for those who want
to make a quick splash and get back to camp to enjoy the rest of the day. Because
this trip is short, lunch is not included.
Available on the Deschutes River only.
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This
14-mile day trip begins at Long bend (5 miles north of Maupin)
and ends at Sandy Beach. This stretch of the Deschutes River
contains several of the best whitewater rapids, including
the Boxcar, Oak Springs and Elevator rapids.
We stop half-way to serve up our classic river-deli lunch.
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| Ultimate
Day Trip ~ 18 Miles |
Two-Day
Trip ~ 47
Miles |
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exciting full-day river trip includes 14 miles from Long bend
(5 miles north of Maupin) to Sandy Beach, and also includes
four extra bonus miles of river below Shears Falls, for a
total trip of 18 miles. One of the best values around, it
offers less crowded conditions and our delicious Back
Country Barbeque Lunch, which is included in the price.
The Ultimate Day Trip is a popular choice for those who want
to maximize their day on the river. River rafting never tasted
so good!
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In
this trip we offer two options, Trout Creek to Sandy Beach or Buckhollow to the
mouth of the Deschutes River. Both overnight trips are very popular, and include
numerous exciting rapids. All meals will be provided (beginning with breakfast
the first day and ending with lunch the final day). This is our most popular
extended trip. Whichever option you choose, you can count on plenty of exciting
rapids and our best riverside cuisine.
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| Three-Day
Trip ~ 55 Miles |
Klickitat
River Trip ~ 18 Miles |
| This
popular trip starts at Warm Springs and continues 55 miles to Sandy Beach. Fewer
miles on the river each day allows more free time at camp to relax, hike, fish
or just enjoy the sun and scenery. Some exciting rapids you will encounter are
White-Horse, Buckskin Mary, Boxcar, and Oak Springs. All meals will be provided
(beginning with breakfast the first day and ending with lunch the final day).
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This
wild ride on the Klickitat river, one of Washington State's most exciting rivers,
is a 5-hour, one day trip that includes a deli lunch. This trip is available
between May 1 and June 15, so reserve early!
Cost per person per day:
(Deli lunch included in price) :
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| Inflatable
Kayaks |
We
offer inflatable kayaks for our customers who want the freedom and flexibility
of a kayak trip. Follow (or lead) your rafting group and enjoy the river at your
own pace. Kayaks are a great idea for those adventurous folks looking to brave
the rapids on their own! Kayaks give you the freedom and room you need to enjoy
the high-desert scenery.. |
| Equipment |
As
you can tell from the photo's on this site, High
Desert River Outfitters provides there customers with
new, top quality state of the art "Vanguard" self
bailing rafts.You won't see any 20 year old equipment on our
trips. All of our equipment is regularly rotated out so our
clients feel safe and look good, while having the time of
there lives. Our rafts are equipped with all the essential
river accessories that are necessary for a safe and successful
trip, including life-jackets, paddles, oars, dry bags, frames,
ropes, etc. In addition, we provide all the necessary permits
and insurance before each trip.
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| Gourmet
Deli & Barbeque Lunches |
Rafting
the river takes a lot of energy, that's why our guides prepare
all your meals (included in the price) and take care of all
the clean-up afterward. We provide our famous gourmet "all
you can eat" Deli Lunches and Back Country Barbeque
Lunches. When you're having the time of your life, a great
lunch provides the perfect mid-adventure break with your companions
and fellow rafters. We strive to provide our clients with
fresh high quaility foods on all of are trips. If you have
special dietary needs please let us know in advance and we
will be happy to provide them for you. |
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