
Kayaking · Oregon
Kayaking in Oregon
9 outfitters across Oregon. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
26,739 mi
3,158 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
8
Most in Bend (2)
Best season
Jun to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 9 outfitters listed in Oregon.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Beach Kayaking | Brookings | 5.020 Google reviews |
| Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe | Bend | 4.91,413 Google reviews |
| Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe | Portland | 4.9466 Google reviews |
| Bend Kayak School and Rentals | Bend | 4.9165 Google reviews |
| Sundance Kayak School | Merlin | 4.937 Google reviews |
| eNRG Kayaking | Oregon City | 4.8289 Google reviews |
| Kayak Tillamook County | Tillamook | 4.843 Google reviews |
| Siltcoos River Kayak Rentals | Dunes City | 4.7101 Google reviews |
Operators
Kayaking operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Oregon
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Oregon
- 26,739 mi
- River reaches
- 3,158
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 252
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Columbia River394 mi
- Rock Creek372 mi
- John Day River285 mi
- Bear Creek261 mi
- Dry Creek252 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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