Oregon Whitewater Rafting Market Report
September 2026 — Pricing, destinations, and market data from 27 outfitters.
Median per-person starting price across 8 verified prices (owner-submitted or high-confidence listings). Typical range is the 10th–90th percentile, so single outliers don't skew the picture.
Pricing by Trip Type
| Trip Type | Avg | Min | Max | Outfitters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Day | $275 | $55 | $1299 | 8 |
| Half Day | $129 | $55 | $339 | 7 |
| Full Day | $141 | $70 | $339 | 6 |
| Overnight | $341 | $70 | $1299 | 6 |
| Family Friendly | $330 | $70 | $1299 | 6 |
| Extreme | $165 | $165 | $165 | 1 |
River Class Breakdown
Top Destinations
| City | Outfitters | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Maupin | 6 | $70 |
| Merlin | 4 | $1299 |
| Springfield | 3 | $55 |
| Ashland | 3 | $100 |
| Gold Hill | 3 | -- |
| Bend | 2 | $95 |
| Grants Pass | 2 | $209 |
| Hood River | 1 | -- |
| Joseph | 1 | -- |
| Vida | 1 | -- |
Market Insights
Deschutes Runs Far Below Normal as Wickiup Heads for Deep Drawdown
The Bulletin reported on Aug. 26 that the natural flow of the Deschutes River at Bend was 976 cubic feet per second during the first half of August, compared with a normal 1,400 to 1,500 cfs, and that Wickiup Reservoir was about 25% full. On Sept. 25 the paper reported that Deschutes Basin watermaster Jeremy Giffin expects a minimum release from Wickiup of about 103 cubic feet per second on Oct. 16. A Capital Press summary of the U.S. Drought Monitor published Sept. 15 put some level of drought over roughly 92% of Oregon.
Austin Fire Closed Highway 224 Along the Clackamas River
KATU reported on Aug. 27 that the Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest had burned 9,237 acres and remained uncontained, with Highway 224 closed east of Fish Creek and campgrounds along the Clackamas River east of Carter Bridge closed. The Estacada News reported on Sept. 17 that the fire had burned more than 12,880 acres and that Highway 224 and Forest Road 57 had reopened, along with trails and recreation sites. A Forest Service fire closure around the Austin and Narrows fires on the Clackamas River Ranger District took effect Sept. 16 and remains in place until Dec. 31 unless updated or rescinded.
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