10. Sawyer Park to Tumalo State Park

SEASON: This reach is dewatered during the summer irrigation season and it gets pretty cold in the winter here. Riverhouse typically flows from late October to mid April. PUT IN:  Sawyer Park.  OB Riley Rd.  If flows are between 600 and 800, you can put in about a mile up stream and run the ~30 ft spillway.  Its very fun.  Just don't flip over. TAKEOUT:  Just downstream of Tumalo State Park.  There is a dirt parking lot on thr river side of the road. DESCRIOPTION: Riverhouse is a class IV run, within the Bend city limits, that flows reliably throughout the winter.  Because of the cold water, jagged rocks, and other hazards, Riverhouse is not a great step up run for aspiring Class IV boaters.  For solid class IV paddlers, it is a worthwhile and convenient run with some very fun rapids. I would say minimum enjoyable flow is 600, although people run it down to about 450 in low water years.  Best first time level is 600- 900; Most of the rocks are covered up, but it's not too pushy.  When Riverhouse is above 1000cfs, it is a fantastic Class IV- IV+ run with lots of great boofs.