The
McKenzie River Rafting is classic mountain white
water rafting river in Oregon.
Beginning on the slopes of the western Cascades and flowing in crystal-clear, sparkling torrents through lush, green forests down into the pastoral McKenzie
Valley. McKenzie river rafting is possibly Central Oregon's most popular guided river trips due to its beauty, proximity to Bend, Eugene and other Oregon cities, the variety of whitewater, and superb trout and salmon fishing.
Also, the mountains around the river offer some of the most scenic and varied hiking in the Pacific Northwest.
The most popular Mckenzie river rafting section for whitewater boaters is the 36 miles from Ollalie Campground to just above Leaburg Dam. The upper stretch between Ollalie and Blue River is a favorite for kayakers as it offers almost nonstop rapids.
OLALLIE
CAMP GROUND TO BRUCKART BRIDGE, 17 miles
or
PARADISE
CAMP GROUND TO FOREST GLEN BOAT RAMP 17 miles
Thank
you for inquiring about our one day Mckenzie river paddle raft
adventure! The towering Douglas fir, giant ferns
and hanging mosses of the McKenzie River corridor
provide a beautiful backdrop to this pristine,
clear running river.
We
start at Ollalie Campground boat launch on Hwy
126, with a thorough on-shore training session
by our knowledgeable, company-certified guides.
Without delay your adventure will begin.
Immediately
upon entering the river we experience almost non-stop
rapids. As the river rushes on, we begin admiring
the McKenzie’s unrivalled scenery. A few
miles down river we encounter Fishladder Rapids
(Class III), which begins around a left bend in
the river.
Belknap
Hot Springs is below, where plumes of steam can
be seen on river right. The hot water is piped
into the pools at Belknap Lodge & Hot Springs.
Many a guest have taken the plunge into these
warm, relaxing pools after concluding their day
with us on the much cooler waters of the McKenzie.
Belknap offers an hourly rate for just this purpose.
Give them a call for more info at (541) 822-3512
and let them know we sent you!!!
We
race past Paradise Campground, located nine miles
below our Olallie put-in, where the river takes
on a drop and pool character, offering a long
boulder garden beginning at the town of McKenzie
Bridge and extending to the covered Rainbow Bridge.
The bouncy, roller-coaster effect of these boulders
will thrill you, and we view some of the spectacular
homes along the lush green banks of the river.
Our
float comes to an end at Cougar Bridge on the
river’s left bank where our van awaits you
with bountiful lunch and hot beverages to warm
you up. With a 15-mile shuttle, we transport you
back to your vehicles at the Olallie boat ramp
by 4:00 pm, allowing ample time to get home before
dark.
This is an adventure
for any river enthusiast and one you won’t
want to miss. If you have any questions, please
give us a call. We look foreward to boating with
you soon!
OLLALIE
CAMP GROUND TO PARADISE BOAT RAMP, 8 Miles or
PARADISE CAMP
GROUND TO BRUCKART BRIDGE, 8 Miles
Our
Mckenzie river rafting trips are very exciting! The
towering Douglas fir, giant ferns and hanging mosses
of the McKenzie River corridor provide a beautiful backdrop
to this pristine, clear running river.
We start at Ollalie
or Paradise boat launchs off Highway 126, with a thorough
on-shore training session by our knowledgeable, company-certified
guides. Without delay your adventure will begin.
Immediately upon
entering the river we experience almost non-stop rapids.
This continuous white water river is spring fed and
originates in Clear Lake, which we pass on the drive
to the put-in.
As the river
rushes on, we begin admiring the McKenzie's unrivaled
scenery. You will enjoy one of the few temperate old
growth rainforests above the equator. The lush forest
is full of Douglas fir trees, various types of ferns
and moss. You will also have the opportunity to observe
the many inhabitants of the forest including Osprey,
Eagles, ducks, and deer to name a few. Through the crystal
clear water you may spot Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead.
The river is
filled with numerous level II and some level III rapids.
The rocky river creates a bouncy, roller-coaster effect;
these boulders will thrill you as we view some of the
spectacular homes along the lush green banks of the
river.
Our half-day
Ollalie Trip ends at paradise boat ramp. While the guides
load the rafts we will have a very nice snack set up.
Our half-day Paradise Trip ends at Bruckhart bridge
boat ramp and will also include the same snack. Both
of these trips are about 2-1/2 hrs in length. We usually
run the Ollalie section at the beginning of the season
and when the river level drops we move to the paradise
section as our main trip.
This is an adventure for any river
enthusiast and one you won't want to miss. If you have
any questions, please give us a call. We look forward
to boating with you soon!
Thank
you for inquiring about our one day Mckenzie river paddle raft
adventure! The towering Douglas fir, giant ferns
and hanging mosses of the McKenzie River corridor
provide a beautiful backdrop to this pristine,
clear running river. 
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