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Ouzel Outfitters
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800-788-7238
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541-385-5947
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Setting high standards for safety and customer service since 1979. 1/2 to 5 day trips for families and groups in Oregon and Idaho. We offer fully-outfitted trips and assistance with pre & post-trip arrangements. Discounts for families available.
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North Umpqua Outfitters |
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Destination Wilderness |
800-423-8868 |
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Wild
and Scenic |
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Location |
Douglas
County, east of Roseburg, southern Oregon |
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Driving Time |
Medford—2
hours; Portland—4 hours |
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Difficulty |
Class
II-III+ |
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Trip Length |
30
miles (48 km) and less |
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Trip Options |
Paddle
raft, oar raft, inflatable kayak; one to three days |
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Season |
May-September |
The North Umpqua River
provides whitewater enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to
challenge exciting Class II-III+ rapids in the heart of southern
Oregon's Umpqua National Forest. Oregon Route 138 allows outfitters
several options for either one day or multiday raft trips along the
North Umpqua. The most popular one-day paddling excursion is a
16-mile (26-km) trip from Boulder Flat to Gravel Bin.
North
Umpqua's often continuous waters have one Class IV and numerous
technical Class III+ pool-drop rapids—including Pinball (IV),
Bridged Rock, and Amazon Queen—that are fairly steep and exciting,
and yet forgiving. Flat stretches between many of the rapids give
ample time for relaxation and swimming. In addition to paddle-raft
trips, inflatable kayak trips are very popular during the low-water
summer months.
The
North Umpqua is one of Oregon's most popular
late-spring/early-summer whitewater rivers. Its easy access to
Roseburg and Interstate 5, together with its excellent rapids easily
accessible to out-of-state visitors, contribute to its high
percentage of repeat customers.
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