Deschutes River Travel & Area Information
Weather Conditions
The weather is usually sunny and warm from June to mid-September. Brief thundershowers are always possible during summer afternoons. Water temperatures are cool year-round averaging in the mid-50s to low 60s. Swimming is refreshing on warm days.

Getting There
Meeting Locations
Full-Day Trips:
Transportation from the Shilo Inn in Bend is available but space in our shuttle vans is limited. If we cannot provide transportation because our vans are full, or if you would rather not ride in our vans, you have the option to meet us in the overflow parking area at Maupin City Park in Maupin and we will have your vehicle shuttled to the take-out during the trip. Both of these options are included in the price.
Multi-Day Trips:
All multi-day Deschutes River trips meet at the Trout Creek Campground boat ramp at 9:00 a.m. Your vehicle will be shuttled to the take-out at Maupin City Park during the trip.
Vehicles, Shuttles and Valuables
We recommend leaving valuables at home or at the very least locking them in your trunk, glove box or keeping them out of sight. For full-day trips, wallets can be stored in the dry bags available on each raft along with keys. Valuables and other items may also be left in an Ouzel vehicle during the trip, and while theft in this area is rare, we cannot guarantee against it. Pets: Do NOT leave pets in your vehicles.
If your vehicle is being shuttled (driven) to the take-out during the trip, this service is provided by a professional shuttle company that is licensed/permitted by the Bureau of Land Management to perform these services. We have used the same shuttle company for many years. They are professional and dependable.
Shilo Inn Location Map (Full-Day Trips)
Maupin City Park Location Map (Full-Day Trips)
Trout Creek Boat Ramp (Multi-Day Trips)
Where to Stay
Maupin, Oregon
Quaint, cozy cabins with a restaurant and bar.
(541) 395-2611
Offers a unique combination of intimacy, amenities and exclusivity.
(541) 980-7113
Area Options for Tent & RV Camping
Tent camping, pit toilets. No services or potable water. Multi-day trips meet here.
Tent camping, RV sites; limited services.
Tent camping, RV Sites, showers. We meet across the street in the overflow parking area for full-day trips. Multi-day trips end here.
Madras, Oregon
This Inn has received good reviews from our guests! Includes a restaurant and is close to our 2 and 3 day launch location.
(541) 475-5800
Quality Inn (541) 475-6141
Bend, Oregon
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Right on the river! Our meeting location in Bend for full-day trips.
(541) 389-9600
If you want the best in luxury, comfort and customer service, you can't beat the Oxford. In the heart of downtown Bend.
(541) 382-8436
Area Activities
Many options for outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, fishing and more. Dining and lodging as well as several campgrounds in the area.
This State Park located on Lake Billy Chinook features many opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, swimming and camping.
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area encompasses 292,500 acres and is unique in its natural and cultural history, as well as its designation as a National Scenic Area. There are many opportunities for sight seeing, including Multnomah Falls, the second highest year round waterfall in the U.S!
Located on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. A collection of exhibits from the indigenous tribes of the area.
Outstanding Remarkable Values
Wild & Scenic River Designation - October 28, 1988
Learn about the outstanding remarkable values that makes the Deschutes River such a special place and helped it to achieve protected status under the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.