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Access Site OR

Put-in

McDowell Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 6 months ago
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City: OR
County: Linn
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 44.46819600, -122.67419500
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Location

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

IV-V Put-in McDowell Creek - Majestic Falls to McDowell Creek State Park
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Current Conditions

Whitewater Runs on McDowell Creek

1 run

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
IV-V Put-in at this location Majestic Falls to McDowell Creek State Park
1.8 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
McDowell Creek is a whitewater stream located in Linn County, Oregon, offering access for paddlers seeking moving water experiences. This put-in location provides a starting point for running whitewater sections of the creek. The area is situated in the Willamette Valley region, which receives significant rainfall and snowmelt that contribute to seasonal water flows suitable for kayaking and canoeing.