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Access Site OR

Take Out

Fish Creek North Umpqua River Slide Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: OR
County: Douglas
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 43.29600100, -122.47799700
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV+ Take-out Umpqua, North - 1. Toketee Falls to Soda Springs Reservoir
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Fish Creek
2 runs (1 nearby)
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
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Fish Creek in Douglas County, Oregon provides access to a large river system with significant whitewater characteristics. Fish Creek is a Stream Order 6 river with a notable gradient of 29.5 feet per mile and an average flow of 25.09 cubic feet per second, indicating swift current conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. The water body spans 97.58 miles total length with an elevation drop of 2,877 feet, making it a dynamic river system for whitewater recreation.

As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for paddlers completing downriver runs on Fish Creek. The substantial gradient and current velocity suggest that this stretch experiences fast-moving water typical of whitewater paddling sections. Boaters should be prepared for dynamic river conditions and should have appropriate skills for moving water before attempting sections upstream of this take-out.

The specific infrastructure details and amenities at this particular take-out are not documented in the available data, so paddlers should verify parking availability, launch conditions, and any fees or access restrictions with local agencies before visiting. This location provides access to a substantial river system in the Cascade region of Oregon with considerable elevation change and flowing water conditions.