Where to Book Oregon Rafting Tours: the 8 Best

1.Deschutes River Rafting – Half Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80 a head Our pick

Meet River Drifters in Maupin at 9:30 am for a three-hour rafting run on the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River. A professional guide such as Carter, Tao, Lucas, or Zane handles the boat while you paddle through rapids, pause in calm pools, and enjoy a barbecue lunch. The trip suits families, first-timers, and mixed-age groups.

“Tao was a fantastic guide that made our family trip down the Deschutes River, fun, safe and worth doing again!”

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2.Deschutes River Rafting – Full Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110 a head

Spend about six and a half hours rafting the Deschutes River from River Drifters in Maupin. You get all equipment, lunch, white-water rapids, and a side-river stop with natural slippery slides. Guides such as Brody and Paris add spins, surfing, and river know-how when conditions allow.

“Our rafting trip was tons of fun. We asked our guide, brody, to do some 360° turns and also some surfing of the rapids and he did both many times. We were surprised that the full day was the exact same route as a half day but it included lunch and a stop where we were able to do some natural slippery slides in a side River. Lunch was good and all the guides were very helpful. I like a little wilder River but this was fine as there were no places we had to float and paddle through.”

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3.Half-Day Guided Whitewater Rafting – Deschutes River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Deschutes River Adventures in Maupin for a private, English-language rafting trip covering 13 miles of the Deschutes River. Expect class III and IV rapids, canyon walls, rock formations, quieter stretches for cooling off, and chances to try the boat’s bull ride. The 3.5-hour outing returns to its starting point.

“Friendly and entertaining guides. Good rapids. Nice quieter areas of the river for getting out of the boat and cooling off. Fun riding the bull options.”

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4.Half Day Rogue River White Water (Class I- IV)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $100 a head

Meet at Gold Hill Sports Park for a three-hour Rogue River rafting trip through Class I to IV rapids, including Nugget Falls, also called Ti’lomikh Falls. Choose a guided stern-drive raft for an easier family ride or paddle boating for more teamwork. Guides such as David, Marshall, and Parker have helped make this a strong pick for mixed-age groups.

“David was a great guide! So personable and made the trip a great experience! My five kids had a blast and said they would do it again. Thanks for being a part of our memories!”

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5.Full Day Whitewater Rafting – Deschutes River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 5.5 hours on the Deschutes River near Maupin, paddling class III and IV rapids, swimming, using natural rock slides, and stopping for a barbecue lunch. Guides such as Luke, Hannah, Bailey, and Madi tailor the pace to your group. Equipment, transport, photos, and instruction are included.

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6.Nugget Falls class IV Half-Day Rafting on The Rogue River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99 a head

Take a three-hour Rogue River rafting trip from Merlin with Orange Torpedo Trips. After a safety briefing, you’ll practice on smaller rapids, surf waves at Lineman Rapids, then tackle Nugget Falls and Ti’lomikh Falls. Equipment and a professional guide are included. Morning and afternoon departures are available for ages 8 and up.

“The trip was awesome and everyone had a lot of fun. We were properly trained on the safety measures while at the same time we had fun with additional things like riding the wave! Only feedback would be to have some indication about the tour. We came a bit early and were wandering around to locate the tour”

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7.Rogue River Half Day Whitewater Trip Nugget Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110 a head

Paddle a scenic Rogue River section from Gold Hill with guides such as Kyle or Ashley, learning basic river skills before tackling Powerhouse and Nugget Falls. This 2.5-hour trip suits first-time rafters and families seeking splashy class III and IV rapids without a full-day commitment. Small groups, helmets, PFDs, and guide-taken photos add comfort.

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8.Whitewater Rafting on The McKenzie River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95 a head

Meet Horse Creek Lodge & Outfitters at the Upper McKenzie Community Center in Blue River. After optional wetsuits, splash tops, and neoprene booties, you’ll shuttle 15 minutes to the launch, hear a safety talk, and spend about three hours rafting forest-lined rapids. Captain Dennis may be at the helm, with snacks provided.

“Guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip an amazing experience. They provided everything to keep us warm and the snacks were yummy.”

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