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Three days of Class II–III fun on the Deschutes with riverside camping, gourmet meals, and experienced guides. Ideal for families and first-time rafters who want active water time with comfortable camps.
Three days of Class II–III fun on the Deschutes with riverside camping, gourmet meals, and experienced guides. Ideal for families and first-time rafters who want active water time with comfortable camps.
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Operated by High Country Expeditions · Madras, Oregon
moderate.
3 days (approx. 4–6 hours on the river each day).
Moderate fitness; participants should be comfortable entering and exiting boats, swimming, and hiking short shore trails.
Minimum age is 8; all participants must be able to swim and follow guide instructions.
Yes—gourmet meals and breakfast/coffee at camp are included as part of the all-inclusive trip.
Moderate—expect several hours on the river each day, short shore hikes, and basic paddling and swimming.
Guides monitor flows and may alter the itinerary for safety; guests will be briefed on any changes.
Optional rental gear may be available—contact the outfitter before your trip to reserve wetsuits, PFDs, or dry bags.
Check-in occurs at the designated meeting location listed in your confirmation—arrive 30 minutes early for waivers and gear fitting.
The Deschutes River corridor has long been regionally important for Indigenous communities and later became a central recreation route as irrigation and settlement developed across central Oregon.
Practice Leave No Trace at riverside camps, pack out all waste, and avoid disturbing nesting raptors; river flows and habitat are sensitive to litter and off-trail travel.
High Country Expeditions is a river outfitter based in Jordan Valley, Oregon, offering guided whitewater rafting trips across the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. The company organizes a range of day trips, overnight multi-day expeditions, and technical Class V runs that include the McKenzie River, California Salmon River, Lower Klamath, Upper Klamath reaches, the Owyhee River, and Ward’s (Kikacéki) Canyon. Guides lead both family-friendly floats and advanced whitewater journeys, providing route planning, safety briefings, and on-river instruction. Trips include full-day and half-day McKenzie River rafting with gourmet lunches and river games; two-day and three-day McKenzie overnight options with campsite accommodations; two- and three-day California Salmon River expeditions featuring Class III–V whitewater; a family-oriented three-day Lower Klamath trip; a five-day Owyhee River canyon adventure; and technical Upper Klamath runs such as Hells Corner and Kikacéki (Ward’s) Canyon. Equipment, safety gear, and experienced guides are provided for each trip. Logistics, shuttle service, and meal planning are handled by the outfitter to simplify guest experience. High Country Expeditions emphasizes safety, local knowledge, and responsible river stewardship. Guides are familiar with river conditions, rapid classifications, and wilderness camping practices. The outfitter operates from Jordan Valley to support regional river access and collaborates with local land managers when required. For paddlers seeking guided whitewater, multi-day rafting, or family river outings in Oregon and Northern California, High Country Expeditions provides structured itineraries, expert guides, and genuine river-focused experiences. Reservations, detailed itineraries, gear lists, and skill requirements are provided through High Country Expeditions' booking and information channels.
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