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Waterfall OR Class V

Steamboat Falls

Steamboat Creek - Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground (OR)

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Gauge Conditions
Steamboat Creek near Glide, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Steamboat Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Steamboat Falls is a steep, technical Class V waterfall with a complex entry and multiple hazardous hydraulics. Paddlers must navigate a tight, boulder-strewn entrance before dropping approximately 15 feet through a narrow chute with significant potential for pin and entrapment risks, requiring precise boat control and an expert line to avoid dangerous recirculating holes at the base of the falls.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground
Steamboat Creek
IV 5.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater