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Owyhee River - 5 Day Wilderness Raft Trip

Southwest Oregon /

PRICES STARTING AT
Sunday April 9
  • $1249 adults (ages 14+
  • $1199 kids (ages 6-13)
Sunday April 30
  • $1249 adults (ages 14+
  • $1199 kids (ages 6-13)

Wild N Scenic Owyhee Wilderness

Owyhee River Rafting in Oregon is one of the best rafting trips!

A rafting trip on the Owyhee River is a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. Spend 5 days on the Grand Canyon of Oregon, Owyhee River, granted Wild N Scenic status in 1984. The rapids are rated class 2-4 and suitable for ages 6-10+. Swimming skills are suggested, but not required.

2023 Launch Date:

  • Sunday April 30 – Spaces are limited, reserve asap!

Rafting the Owyhee River:

Six and one-half miles from the Rome put in; Crooked Creek comes in on the left, marking the start of the canyon. The canyon opens for several miles; about 6 miles below Crooked Creek is Upset Rapids, class III, followed by Bullseye, class II-III. Artillery Rapids (mile 21.5) is a straightforward class III. About 1 mile below this rapid, Rustlers Cabin makes a nice break stop along the right. The cabin has been badly damaged over the last ten years, and only some of the walls remain. Old farm equipment and rock corrals here are impressive historic sights. Look for a hot spring near the river within the marshy area if you crave a warm soak.

Lambert Rocks rise majestically along the left 2 miles beyond Rustlers Cabin. After beautiful Lamert Rocks, Bogus Creek Falls is seen on the right at mile 27.5. Another 1.5 miles farther is class III Dogleg; after 2 more miles comes Whistling Bird Rapids, class IV-. Continuing along, the next rapid you encounter is Montgomery rapid, the canyon narrows dramatically as it makes an S-turn and then widens again. Next look for beautiful, spring-fed Rinehart Creek which cascades down the left bank. Just downstream of Rinehart Creek is Morcum Dam rapid, formed by the remains of an old diversion dam for Hole-in-the-Ground Ranch.

A mile below the ranch, on the left, look for some historic Indian petroglyphs on rock slabs near the river. Respect the area and take only photos. A hot spring is located at a grassy spot on the left just 2 miles below the petroglyphs. We will take out at Birch Creek Historic Ranch on the 4 day trip and continue on to Leslie Gulch on the 5- day trip for a powerboat pull to the take out.

Trip Information

The river exposes strata of miocene, pliocene, and pliestocene eras. The Owyhee offers breathtaking towering cliffs, above the river, picturesque multi-colored geological formations of basalt flows interspersed with sedimentary rock and fossil deposits.

  • The Owyhee Canyon offers a wide variety of recreational pursuits: scenic, geologic, biologic, and historic
  • The area attracts hunters, fishermen, boaters, tourists, and scientists.
  • Wildlife in the gorge includes mule deer, big-horn sheep, chukar, quail, golden eagles and a variety of hawks

Our trip launches in Rome, OR and ends at the Birch Creek Take Out

  • Meet in Rome, Oregon the morning of your trip
  • Shuttle to put in
  • Your guides will be busy bees rigging boats and getting all the gear river ready while the Trip Leader gives a safety talk and outfits everyone with PFD, helmet and paddle
  • Rafting for 5 days!
  • At take out the guides load the equipment (usually with assistance with their new friends – yourselves), we will shuttle you back to your vehicles at the meeting location!

Coming Soon!

  • Kids ages 6 – 10+ (depending on river flows and experience)
  • non-swimmers
  • great for groups & families

Included for the rafting:

  • PFD (Personal floatation device / aka life jacket)
  • Paddle
  • Helmet
  • Professional raft guide for each raft

 

Included with this overnight vacation package:

  • 4 nights camping (on river, wilderness style)
  • 10 meals
    • Day 1 – lunch & dinner
    • Day 2 – breakfast, lunch & dinner
    • Day 3 – breakfast, lunch & dinner
    • Day 4 – breakfast, lunch & dinner
    • Day 5 – breakfast & lunch
  • Dry Bag for your gear

FOR RAFTING

Required Items:

  • Re-usable 20oz or more water bottle (filled with ice water)
  • shoes (no flip flops)
  • sunscreen

 

Suggested Items:

  • sunglasses (with a strap)
  • baseball hat
  • Cell Phone (at your risk, it will sink)

 

DO NOT BRING:

  • Wallets
  • Expensive jewelry

 

FOR CAMPING

  • sleeping bag
  • pillow
  • flashlight/headlamp
  • change of clothes
  • towel
  • tent & sleeping pad (provided, you are welcome to bring your own)
  • duffel with personal gear that can easily be packed into our large Dry Bag

Directions

Meeting Location: Rome, Oregon

Exact meeting location TBD