Deschutes River
3-Day Rafting Trip
Highlights & Details
- 3 Days Rafting, 2 Nights Camping
- Great Short Multi-Day
- Near Portland/Hood/Bend
- Comfortable Camping
- Smaller Groups
- Lots of Sunshine
- Good water levels all summer
Trip Pricing
Adults: $995.00
Youth: $945.00 (12 and Under)
Minimum Age: 6 years & 50+ lbs
Price Includes: All camping gear (tents, sleeping bags and pads), meals from lunch on first day through lunch on the last day, splash jackets and pants (for cooler days on the river), personal vehicle shuttled during trip, no additional taxes or hidden fees.
Our 3-day Deschutes River rafting trip explores 46 miles of the Deschutes River canyon beginning at Trout Creek and ending in the town of Maupin, Oregon.
We provide all of your camping and rafting gear and your guides prepare and serve delicious meals on full-sized banquet tables with a selection of fine wines. The first day of the trip is fairly mellow with excellent scenery, great birding opportunities and a few small rapids. The excitement increases over the next two days as you challenge famous rapids like Whitehorse, Buckskin Mary, Wapanitia and Boxcar in rafts and inflatable kayaks. You’ll also have opportunities to fish, hike, swim or just relax along the way. During the trip your vehicle will be shuttled and waiting for you at the take-out.
What's it like?
Each day the guides will have coffee on between 6:30 am and 7:00 am and breakfast is served at 8:00 am. We start packing up at 9:00 am and try to be on the river by 10:00 am. Each day on the river is different and actual activities are chosen according to the general interests of the group. There are a wide variety of short hikes, swimming holes on side creeks, historic sites and places of interest to linger. You’ll also have the opportunity to move from raft to raft, relaxing in the oar raft, joining a crew in a paddle raft or going solo in an inflatable kayak. Learn more about the Types of Rafts.
Deschutes River 3-Day Trip Planning
Meeting Details
When: 9:00 am (Pacific Time)
Where: Trout Creek Boat Ramp
Getting to Trout Creek can be a bit tricky, as it is on rural (partially gravel) roads and off the beaten path. There are three possible routes from the north, south and west.
Click on the following GoogleMaps link - Trout Creek Use the “get directions” function to figure out which route works best for you. Please note that cell service at Trout Creek has traditionally been poor or non-existent.
PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE. Orientation and packing takes about one hour. If we have not heard from you the trip will depart when ready. If you are lost or will be late please let us know.
Office: 541-385-5947 .
Drive Times to Trout Creek Boat Ramp:
Madras – 45 minutes
Bend – 1 hour, 45 minutes
Maupin – 1 hour
Portland – 2 hours, 45 minutes
What to Pack
How the trip starts
What Ouzel Will Provide
“I'm not sure you could have done anything to make it better, my daughter and I had a fantastic time, our only regret was that it was only three days! It was too short! 5 days next time...” -Mary Elizabeth L. (Deschutes River)