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Benham Butte Access, also known as Canoe Take-Out, is a whitewater access point on the Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. This site serves primarily as a take-out location for paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Deschutes, making it a popular spot for kayakers and canoeists running sections of this popular Oregon river. The location is situated at coordinates 43.92854400, -121.43370300 and provides river access for those looking to conclude their paddling trips.
As a whitewater access point, Benham Butte is best suited for paddlers with experience on moving water and moderate to fast currents. The take-out nature of this site means it is primarily designed for exiting the river rather than launching, making it an essential part of multi-day or longer paddling routes on the Deschutes. Paddlers should be prepared for the conditions typical of whitewater sections of the Deschutes River.