Live float conditions for 59 Oregon rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Deschutes River
Deschutes River is a mid-sized river in the Central / Deschutes region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deschutes River Near Culver, Or gauge runs roughly 510–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~550 cfs. Tubing is best 360–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Deschutes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Deschutes River Near Culver, Or, Deschutes River Near Madras, Or, Deschutes River At Moody, Near Biggs, Or
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Rogue River
Rogue River is a mid-sized river in the Rogue region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rogue River Near Mcleod, Or gauge runs roughly 1,000–3,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,300 cfs. Tubing is best 700–2,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rogue · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Rogue River Near Mcleod, Or, Rogue River At Dodge Bridge, Near Eagle Point, Or, Rogue River At Grants Pass, Or, Rogue River Near Agness, Or
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North Umpqua River
North Umpqua River is a large river in the Umpqua region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Umpqua River At Winchester, Or gauge runs roughly 1,300–6,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,900 cfs. Tubing is best 910–4,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Umpqua · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: North Umpqua River At Winchester, Or, North Umpqua River At Toketee Falls, Or
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McKenzie River
McKenzie River is a large river in the McKenzie Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mckenzie River Near Vida, Or gauge runs roughly 2,300–6,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,900 cfs. Tubing is best 1,600–4,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: McKenzie Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mckenzie River Near Vida, Or, Mckenzie River Blw Leaburg Dam, Nr Leaburg, Or, Mckenzie River Near Coburg, Or
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Metolius River
Metolius River is a mid-sized river in the Central / Deschutes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Metolius River Near Grandview, Or gauge runs roughly 1,200–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,300 cfs. Tubing is best 840–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Deschutes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Metolius River Near Grandview, Or
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Willamette River
Willamette River is a large river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Willamette River At Harrisburg, Or gauge runs roughly 5,100–18,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~7,200 cfs. Tubing is best 3,600–12,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Willamette River At Harrisburg, Or, Willamette River At Salem, Or, Willamette River At Portland, Or
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Owyhee River
Owyhee River is a small river in the Southeast / High Desert region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam, Or gauge runs roughly 100–790 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast / High Desert · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam, Or, Owyhee River Nr Rome Or
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Clackamas River
Clackamas River is a mid-sized river in the Mount Hood / Clackamas region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Clackamas River Above Three Lynx Creek, Or gauge runs roughly 950–3,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,200 cfs. Tubing is best 660–2,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mount Hood / Clackamas · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Clackamas River Above Three Lynx Creek, Or, Clackamas River At Estacada, Or, Clackamas River Near Oregon City, Or
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Crooked River
Crooked River is a mid-sized river in the Central / Deschutes region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Crooked River Below Opal Springs, Near Culver, Or gauge runs roughly 1,200–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,300 cfs. Tubing is best 840–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Deschutes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Crooked River Below Opal Springs, Near Culver, Or, Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon, Nr Opal City, Or
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Columbia River
Columbia River is a big-water river in the Columbia region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Columbia River At The Dalles, Or gauge runs roughly 87,000–200,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~101,500 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Columbia · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Columbia River At The Dalles, Or, Columbia River At Port Westward, Near Quincy, Or
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Sandy River
Sandy River is a mid-sized river in the Mount Hood / Clackamas region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sandy River Near Marmot, Or gauge runs roughly 630–2,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~890 cfs. Tubing is best 440–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mount Hood / Clackamas · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sandy River Near Marmot, Or, Sandy River Blw Bull Run River, Nr Bull Run, Or
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John Day River
John Day River is a small river in the Northeast / Blue Mtns region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the John Day River Near John Day, Or gauge runs roughly 100–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: John Day River Near John Day, Or, John Day River At Service Creek, Or, John Day River At Mcdonald Ferry, Or
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Umpqua River
Umpqua River is a large river in the Umpqua region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Umpqua River Near Elkton, Or gauge runs roughly 1,800–12,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,800 cfs. Tubing is best 1,300–7,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Umpqua · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Umpqua River Near Elkton, Or
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Chetco River
Chetco River is a mid-sized river in the South Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chetco River Near Brookings, Or gauge runs roughly 330–3,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~480 cfs. Tubing is best 230–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chetco River Near Brookings, Or
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Nestucca River
Nestucca River is a mid-sized river in the North Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nestucca River Near Beaver, Or gauge runs roughly 270–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~430 cfs. Tubing is best 190–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Nestucca River Near Beaver, Or
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Grande Ronde River
Grande Ronde River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Grande Ronde River At Troy, Or gauge runs roughly 800–3,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~980 cfs. Tubing is best 560–2,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Grande Ronde River At Troy, Or
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Wilson River
Wilson River is a mid-sized river in the North Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wilson River Near Tillamook, Or gauge runs roughly 280–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~430 cfs. Tubing is best 200–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wilson River Near Tillamook, Or
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North Santiam River
North Santiam River is a large river in the Santiam Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Santiam River At Mehama, Or gauge runs roughly 1,500–6,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,100 cfs. Tubing is best 1,000–4,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Santiam Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: North Santiam River At Mehama, Or, North Santiam R At Greens Bridge, Nr Jefferson, Or
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Williamson River
Williamson River is a small creek in the Klamath Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Williamson River Near Klamath Agency, Or gauge runs roughly 190–470 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Klamath Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Williamson River Near Klamath Agency, Or, Williamson River Blw Sprague River Nr Chiloquin,Or
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Alsea River
Alsea River is a mid-sized river in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Alsea River Near Tidewater, Or gauge runs roughly 310–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~440 cfs. Tubing is best 220–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Alsea River Near Tidewater, Or
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Siletz River
Siletz River is a mid-sized river in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Siletz River At Siletz, Or gauge runs roughly 340–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~540 cfs. Tubing is best 240–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Siletz River At Siletz, Or
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Trask River
Trask River is a mid-sized river in the North Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Trask River Above Cedar Creek, Near Tillamook, Or gauge runs roughly 250–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Trask River Above Cedar Creek, Near Tillamook, Or
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South Santiam River
South Santiam River is a mid-sized river in the Santiam Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Santiam River Below Cascadia, Or gauge runs roughly 210–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~390 cfs. Tubing is best 150–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Santiam Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Santiam River Below Cascadia, Or, South Santiam River Near Foster, Or, South Santiam River At Waterloo, Or
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Hood River
Hood River is a mid-sized river in the Mount Hood / Clackamas region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hood River At Tucker Bridge, Near Hood River, Or gauge runs roughly 460–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~610 cfs. Tubing is best 320–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mount Hood / Clackamas · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Hood River At Tucker Bridge, Near Hood River, Or
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Nehalem River
Nehalem River is a small creek in the North Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nehalem River Near Vernonia, Or gauge runs roughly 190–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nehalem River Near Vernonia, Or, Nehalem River Near Foss, Or
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Donner und Blitzen River
Donner und Blitzen River is a small creek in the Southeast / High Desert region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Donner Und Blitzen River Nr Frenchglen Or gauge runs roughly 70–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast / High Desert · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Donner Und Blitzen River Nr Frenchglen Or
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Middle Fork Willamette
Middle Fork Willamette is a large river in the Willamette Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Fork Willamette River Near Dexter, Or gauge runs roughly 1,200–4,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,600 cfs. Tubing is best 840–3,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Middle Fork Willamette River Near Dexter, Or, Middle Fork Willamette River At Jasper, Or
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Santiam River
Santiam River is a large river in the Santiam Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Santiam River At Jefferson, Or gauge runs roughly 3,000–14,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~4,600 cfs. Tubing is best 2,100–9,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Santiam Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Santiam River At Jefferson, Or
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South Umpqua River
South Umpqua River is a mid-sized river in the Umpqua region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Umpqua River At Tiller, Or gauge runs roughly 180–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Umpqua · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Umpqua River At Tiller, Or, South Umpqua River Near Brockway, Or
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Minam River
Minam River is a small river in the Northeast / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Minam River At Minam, Or gauge runs roughly 110–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Minam River At Minam, Or
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Coquille River
Coquille River is a small river in the South Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Coquille River At Powers, Or gauge runs roughly 150–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–640 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Fork Coquille River At Powers, Or, Sf Coquille River At Myrtle Point, Or, N Fk Coquille R Nr Myrtle Point, Or
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Molalla River
Molalla River is a mid-sized river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Molalla River Near Canby, Or gauge runs roughly 260–2,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~460 cfs. Tubing is best 180–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Molalla River Near Canby, Or
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Siuslaw River
Siuslaw River is a mid-sized river in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Siuslaw River Near Mapleton, Or gauge runs roughly 410–2,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~600 cfs. Tubing is best 290–1,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Siuslaw River Near Mapleton, Or
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North Fork John Day
North Fork John Day is a small river in the Northeast / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Fork John Day River At Monument, Or gauge runs roughly 240–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–840 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: North Fork John Day River At Monument, Or
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Wood River
Wood River is a small river in the Klamath Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wood River Near Klamath Agency, Or gauge runs roughly 330–450 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 230–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Klamath Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wood River Near Klamath Agency, Or
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Sixes River
Sixes River is a small river in the South Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sixes River At Sixes, Or gauge runs roughly 100–930 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sixes River At Sixes, Or
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Applegate River
Applegate River is a small river in the Rogue region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Applegate River Near Applegate, Or gauge runs roughly 170–970 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–630 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rogue · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Applegate River Near Applegate, Or, Applegate River Near Wilderville, Or
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Tualatin River
Tualatin River is a small river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tualatin River Near Dilley, Or gauge runs roughly 100–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tualatin River Near Dilley, Or, Tualatin River At West Linn, Or
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Wallowa River
Wallowa River is a small creek in the Northeast / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Fork Wallowa River Near Joseph, Or gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Fork Wallowa River Near Joseph, Or
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Little North Santiam
Little North Santiam is a mid-sized river in the Santiam Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little North Santiam River Near Mehama, Or gauge runs roughly 220–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 150–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Santiam Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little North Santiam River Near Mehama, Or
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Sprague River
Sprague River is a small river in the Klamath Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sprague River Near Chiloquin, Or gauge runs roughly 280–530 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 200–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Klamath Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sprague River Near Chiloquin, Or
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Illinois River
Illinois River is a mid-sized river in the Rogue region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Illinois River Near Kerby, Or gauge runs roughly 190–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rogue · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Illinois River Near Kerby, Or, Illinois River Near Agness, Or
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White River
White River is a small river in the Central / Deschutes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the White River Below Tygh Valley, Or gauge runs roughly 210–720 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Deschutes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: White River Below Tygh Valley, Or
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Umatilla River
Umatilla River is a small river in the Northeast / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Umatilla R At W Reservation Bndy Nr Pendleton, Or gauge runs roughly 140–890 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–540 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Umatilla R At W Reservation Bndy Nr Pendleton, Or, Umatilla River Near Umatilla, Or
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Middle Fork John Day
Middle Fork John Day is a small creek in the Northeast / Blue Mtns region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Fork John Day River At Ritter, Or gauge runs roughly 150–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Blue Mtns · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Middle Fork John Day River At Ritter, Or
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Klamath River
Klamath River is a mid-sized river in the Klamath Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Klamath River At Keno, Or gauge runs roughly 500–3,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~760 cfs. Tubing is best 350–2,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Klamath Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Klamath River At Keno, Or, Klamath River Blw John C.Boyle Pwrplnt, Nr Keno,Or
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Coast Fork Willamette
Coast Fork Willamette is a mid-sized river in the Willamette Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Coast Fork Willamette River Near Goshen, Or gauge runs roughly 280–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~420 cfs. Tubing is best 200–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Coast Fork Willamette River Near Goshen, Or, Coast Fork Willamette At London, Or
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Breitenbush River
Breitenbush River is a mid-sized river in the Santiam Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit, Or. gauge runs roughly 250–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Santiam Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit, Or.
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Row River
Row River is a mid-sized river in the Willamette Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Row River Near Cottage Grove, Or gauge runs roughly 150–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–780 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Row River Near Cottage Grove, Or
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Blue River
Blue River is a small river in the McKenzie Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blue River At Blue River, Or gauge runs roughly 100–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–510 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: McKenzie Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Blue River At Blue River, Or
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Fall Creek
Fall Creek is a small river in the Willamette Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fall Creek Blw Winberry Creek, Near Fall Creek, Or gauge runs roughly 120–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 85–800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Fall Creek Blw Winberry Creek, Near Fall Creek, Or
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Cow Creek
Cow Creek is a small river in the Umpqua region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cow Creek Near Riddle, Or gauge runs roughly 160–700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–460 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Umpqua · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cow Creek Near Riddle, Or, Cow Creek Near Azalea, Or
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Malheur River
Malheur River is a small creek in the Southeast / High Desert region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Malheur River Below Nevada Dam Near Vale Or gauge runs roughly 150–800 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast / High Desert · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Malheur River Below Nevada Dam Near Vale Or, South Fork Malheur River Nr Riverside, Or
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South Yamhill River
South Yamhill River is a mid-sized river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Yamhill River At Mcminnville, Or gauge runs roughly 280–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 200–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Yamhill River At Mcminnville, Or
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Long Tom River
Long Tom River is a small creek in the Willamette Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Long Tom River Near Alvadore, Or gauge runs roughly 410–590 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 290–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Long Tom River Near Alvadore, Or, Long Tom River At Monroe, Or
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Calapooia River
Calapooia River is a mid-sized river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Calapooia River At Albany, Or gauge runs roughly 150–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–690 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Calapooia River At Albany, Or
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Marys River
Marys River is a small river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Marys River Near Philomath, Or gauge runs roughly 110–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Marys River Near Philomath, Or
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Pudding River
Pudding River is a mid-sized river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pudding River At Aurora, Or gauge runs roughly 220–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~420 cfs. Tubing is best 150–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pudding River At Aurora, Or
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Luckiamute River
Luckiamute River is a small river in the Willamette Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Luckiamute River Near Suver, Or gauge runs roughly 220–920 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–640 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Willamette Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Luckiamute River Near Suver, Or
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