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"We loved our Umpqua trip.
Nothing was left undone. Our guide, John, was fantastic, awesome and
did a fabulous job"
P. Kramer, Umpqua River Rafting Trip, 2004
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 Umpqua River Rafting Overview
The Umpqua River is a classic Oregon white water
rafting trip. Long regarded as a premier steelhead fishing and superlative
rafting region, the North Umpqua area is filled with outdoor recreation
opportunities. Flowing from it's headwaters near Crater Lake, the Umpqua River
stairsteps its way west through a canyon blanketed in Douglas fir and peppered
with jagged spires. The Umpqua River eventually drains in the Pacific Ocean
some 250 miles from its origin.
Along the way, the Umpqua River serves up some of the
best whitewater rafting, scenery and fishing found anywhere in the world. In
fact, the Umpqua River is considered such a valuable asset to the wilderness
that it was added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in 1988.
Whether its the scenery, pool and drop rapids, Cascade Mountain solitude or
world class fishing that brings you to the Umpqua River, we are confident that
a rafting adventure trip will leave you marveling at this incredible river.
Start Planning Your
Umpqua River Rafting Trip
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More About Umpqua River Rafting Trips
- Location: Oregon River Rafting Near Crater Lake
The Umpqua River is located in the Southern Cascades
between Crater Lake and the town of Roseburg, Oregon. The Umpqua River is
accessible from I-5 by traveling east on Hwy 138.
Season: May through Late August
The volcanic under footing of the nearby mountains
allows for summer-long flows on the Umpqua River. When Crater Lake was created
7000 years ago, vast deposits of pumice and ash were laid down in the upper
reaches of the watershed. When it rains and snows... water filters through the
porous rock replenishing springs below whose steady flow feeds into the Umpqua
and helps maintain its levels through the summer and fall. Mineral deposits in
the groundwater are what creates the surreal aquamarine color of the water.
This same volcanic foundation and processes in the Umpqua River also helped
create nearby Tokatee Falls, one of Oregon's most dramatic waterfalls.
- River Difficulty: Class III+
The Umpqua River is rated Class III+ and is perfect
for both adventurous first-timers and experienced rafters seeking a fulfilling
Oregon whitewater river rafting trip . The upper Umpqua River has fun and
relatively continuous class III and III+ rapids and one class IV, Pinball,
which we run near the end of the day. The minimum age required for an Umpqua
River rafting trip is eight.
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River Difficulty
Scale:
- Class I: Flat water.
- Class II: Current with small
waves and few obstacles.
- Class III: Rapids with
medium sized waves and few obstacles. Trips are fun and thrilling, ideal for
first-time and experienced rafters.
- Class IV: Rapids with medium
to large sized waves and hydraulics and increased obstacles to avoid.
- Class V: Rapids with large
waves and boat stopping hydraulics. These rapids require several maneuvers to
safely navigate. Class V is very difficult and recommended for experienced
rafters only.
- Class VI: Virtually
unrunnable... for highly skilled experts only!
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- Gourmet Meals:
All Full-Day Umpqua River rafting trips include a
filling, gourmet deli-style lunch and celebration snacks and beverages at the
end of the trip. Two-Day & Three-Day trips include great lunches,
happy-hour hors d'oeuvres and beverages, gourmet, multi-course dinner(s), and
steaming hot breakfast(s).
Why Choose Destination
Wilderness For Your Umpqua River Rafting Trip?
 - Your Choice:
It's Your Trip, Not Ours. We have been running Umpqua River rafting
trips for years and believe that the best trip is the trip you desire. We
provide a foundation of safety and seamless logistics, and have a wealth of
knowledge about the Umpqua River. From there we create the trip you want,
adjusting our style to your wants and needs rather than asking you to fit into
our agenda.
Appropriate Size Rafts and Number of Guests Per Raft. This is an
important aspect to any rafting trip. Destination Wilderness does not
use rafts that are too big, which can reduce the amount of fun on the river.
Our fleet of 12-foot to 16-foot long rafts allows us to adjust the raft size to
the water level in order to make sure we are maximizing your fun and safety. We
also offer both paddle and oar powered rafts upon request.
Various Trip Lengths. We offer incredibly fun
Full-Day, 2- and 3-Day trips. The Full-Day trip is peppered with great rapids.
The 2- and 3-day trips also feature exhilarating whitewater and allow you the
opportunity to spend more time enjoying and exploring the Umpqua River canyon.
On our multi-day trips we camp in a quiet riverside Forest Service campground
that has car access. As a result you can bring as much gear as you would like
since you will have access to your car at night. On our 3-Day trips, we run the
best section of whitewater twice.
- Your Safety:
At Least Two Boats and Two Guides Per Trip. On all of our
Oregon white water rafting trips we always have at least two licensed
guides on the water.
We believe that the safest possible trip starts with appropriate staffing and
that just one guide on the water is not as effective as two or more. Therefore,
we always have at least two boats and two guides on each trip.
Full Safety Orientation and Gear. Before each
Oregon white water rafting trip we provide a thorough safety and instructional
presentation. As part of our full safety gear ensemble, guests are provided
with specially designed rafting helmets, and when needed, wetsuits and paddle
jackets. We also have four different sizes of lifejackets, from children's to
extra extra large.
Experienced Crew. Each and every year Destination
Wilderness is among the leaders in terms of the number of guests rafting the
Umpqua River. We run trips virtually every day in the summer. In the summer our
primary Umpqua River guides virtually live in the Umpqua River valley,
resulting in a crew that knows well the characteristics of the Umpqua River,
providing you with a great trip.
- Your Convenience:
Trips Virtually Every Day of the Week in the
Summer. Since we are based near the river we have the ability to run
trips virtually every day of the week from May through late August. This allows
you to run the Umpqua River at a time that is convenient for you.
Combination Trips. For those seeking a diverse
Oregon white water rafting extravaganza we recommend our Umpqua / Upper Klamath
combo trip! This trip features two great days of rafting on the Class III-IV
North Umpqua river and a day of whitewater madness on the class IV+ Upper
Klamath. As part of this adventure package, you have the option of adding a day
to tour Crater Lake National Park. Please contact us for details.
Shuttle Options from
Diamond
Lake and Roseburg.
We are happy to provide transportation for groups from nearby resorts and
communities. There is a small fee for this service. Please contact our office
for details.
- Your Satisfaction:
We are confident you will find your experience with Destination Wilderness to
be exceptionally rewarding!
Trip Dates and Prices
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We offer one, two- and three-day trips
on the Umpqua.
Notes: Youth = child age 15
& under; the minimum age is eight.
Please add 6%
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LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
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One-Day Trip |
$135 |
$115 |
May-August |
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Two-Day Trip |
$295 |
$265 |
May-August |
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Three-Day Trip |
$495 |
$395 |
May-August |
Space is limited:
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NOTE: Discounts are available for
groups of ten or more on all Umpqua trips. Other dates may be available. Please
contact our office for more information. Prices include all river equipment,
food, guides, transportation between the rendezvous and the river,and camping
on the overnight trips. Prices do not include personal camping gear, such as
sleeping bags, pads, and tents. These items are available to rent from
Destination Wilderness.
Destination Wilderness proudly and
appreciatively offers Umpqua trips under special use permit from Umpqua
National Forest. We are an equal opportunity recreation provider.
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