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Paradise In Oregon
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Paradise In Oregon
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Inside Willamette National Forest
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Overview Paradise Campground is indeed a paradise for campers. Tucked within a lush, old-growth forest of Douglas fir and western red cedar, the area portrays a sub-tropical vibe along the banks of the McKenzie River, where catch-and-release trout and steelhead fishing is a popular activity, along with whitewater rafting and kayaking.Recreation Rafters and kayakers live it up in the whitewater of the McKenzie River. A boat ramp is located on-site. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail begins nearby, and is a favorite among hikers and mountain bikers.Facilities A number of sites face the river, while many others are tucked into the scenic forest. Flush toilets are dispersed throughout the campground and parking spurs are paved. Educational programs are provided at the amphitheater.Natural Features Paradise sits on a bend of the river at an elevation of 1,600 feet. Ferns and other moisture loving plants cover the ground, and mosses drape the trees. The campground is in the heart of Willamette National Forest, which spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range. Nearby Attractions A golf course is located about 7 miles west of the campground.
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Photo: Tedder, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Blue River
~13 min drive
Blue River is an 8.4-mile paddling stretch near Cascadia, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 470 cfs and a gradient of about 150.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
McKenzie River Ranger District (Hwy 126)
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Oregon.
Frissell Boat Launch
~5 min drive
Frissell Boat Launch is a boat launch in Oregon.
Photo: Bob Heims, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)McKenzie River
~18 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.
Delta
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Oregon.
Silver Creek Boat Landing
~31 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Oregon.
Photo: James B. Norman and Murray Stone, Photographers, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Horse Creek
~19 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.
Photo: Robert Ashworth, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)South Fork McKenzie River
~29 min drive
South Fork McKenzie River is a 16-mile paddling stretch near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 890 cfs and a gradient of about 209.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Photo: Peteforsyth, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)South Santiam River
~32 min drive
South Santiam River is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Cascadia, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 792 cfs and a gradient of about 62.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Photo: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Fall Creek
~36 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.
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