Oregon

Looking for the best kayaking in Oregon? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Oregon. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top Kayaking Spots in and near Oregon

  • Lane County, Oregon

    Kayak Camping at Waldo Lake

    5.0
    Waldo Lake is at the top of most Oregon paddler’s lists for a late-summertime adventure. Not only is the lake perfectly set up for days of exploration, but the visibility of the water is staggering…and record setting. It’s been measured over 150 feet. It’s important to note that the future sereni...
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  • Maupin, Oregon

    Explore White River Falls State Park

    White River Falls is located 35 miles south of The Dalles and 4.5 miles east of Tygh Valley. With only a short walk from the parking area to the viewing area and trails leading down to the water.White River Falls, which is the furthest upstream, drops about 75 feet with multiple channels, and at ...
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  • Jordan Valley, Oregon

    Float the Wild and Scenic Owyhee River

    5.0
    49.5 mi / -900 ft gain
    OverviewLocated in remote southeastern Oregon the Owyhee River offers an off the grid adventure through the high desert that you will not soon forget.  The 50 mile section of river from Rome to Birch Creek is usually boated between March and June when there is adequate runoff to support larger bo...
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  • Mount Hood, Oregon

    Kayak Laurance Lake

    5.0
    This lake is found about 25 miles south of Hood River, Or. $5 for day use and now other passes are accepted, just keep that in mind. There are camping sites all over the lake as well, so if you are thinking of making a weekend out of it.  It wasn't very crowded on a weekend during the summer so y...
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Float or Paddle The Deschutes River

    4.8
    Looking for something fun to do in Bend when the weather gets warm? Look no further. The easiest way to make this happen is to take your crew down to Riverbend Park. There's ample parking, on-site rentals of all kinds, and a beach for launching. The park also features a lot of nice grass areas fo...
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  • Dunes City, Oregon

    Siltcoos River Trail

    6.73 mi / 459 ft gain
    The Siltcoos River Trail offers paddlers a serene 3-mile journey from Siltcoos Lake to the Pacific Ocean through a pristine coastal environment. This gentle river trail winds through diverse ecosystems, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and a unique perspective of Oregon's coas...
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