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Delta

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  • Inside Willamette National Forest

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About this water

Overview Known for its access to rafting and drift boat fishing on the McKenzie River, Delta campground, located along a portion of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway, is one of the largest and most scenic campgrounds on the McKenzie District. Access to the river, hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby. Reservations are available May through Mid-September, they can be made at least six months in advance, but must be made at least 4 days prior to your intended arrival date.Recreation Cougar Reservoir and Terwilliger Hot Springs make this campground a great spot for camping and exploring the area. Visitors can also enjoy a short botanical walk on the Delta Old Growth Nature Trail. A Day Use area and amphitheater are also available at the campground. Nearby Attractions There is a non-motorized boat launch within one mile. Within ten miles there is a motorized boat launch and access to flat water. Hiking and biking trails and Terwilliger Hot Springs are also within ten miles.

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Blue RiverPhoto: Tedder, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Blue River

~12 min drive

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McKenzie River Ranger District (Hwy 126)

~14 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Oregon.

Silver Creek Boat Landing

~15 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Oregon.

Fall CreekPhoto: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Fall Creek

~24 min drive

Fall Creek is a 9.8-mile paddling stretch near Fall Creek, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 229 cfs and a gradient of about 153.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Paradise In Oregon

~16 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Oregon.

Frissell Boat Launch

~21 min drive

Frissell Boat Launch is a boat launch in Oregon.

South Santiam RiverPhoto: Peteforsyth, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

South Santiam River

~28 min drive

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EWEB Boat Ramp

~26 min drive

EWEB Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Oregon.

Horse CreekPhoto: James B. Norman and Murray Stone, Photographers, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

Horse Creek

~30 min drive

Horse Creek is a 15-mile paddling stretch near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 595 cfs and a gradient of about 192.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

McKenzie RiverPhoto: Bob Heims, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

McKenzie River

~30 min drive

McKenzie River is a 3.1-mile paddling stretch near Sisters, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 4,538 cfs and a gradient of about 227.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Casey's Riverside RV Resort

Rafting business nearby (~31 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Shelter Cove Resort & Marina

Rafting business nearby (~42 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Oregon Paddle Sports

Rafting business nearby (~45 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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