Ashland Oregon Rafting

 

Ashland Oregon – where culture, nature, and adventure travel come together. Ashland is a northwest cultural center surrounded by a playground of natural wonders. It is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, tons of wineries, unique hotels, amazing restaurants, hiking, biking and trail running, and Momentum River Expeditions. We are proud to be located here, with some of the world’s most spectacular whitewater rafting right in our own backyard. You will enjoy world-class river trips in small groups with unparalleled personal service, a handcrafted quality and attention to detail, organic meals, and one of the most experienced (and friendly) guide staff’s in the world. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced paddler, join us for an Ashland river trip that is like no other!

In 2024 four dams were removed from the Klamath River – the largest dam removal in history. The Klamath River now runs free from Keno to the Ocean – with 44 miles of reservoirs, diversions, and sections trapped in between once again a free flowing river. It is a whitewater playground and Ashland is the perfect jumping off point for a front row seat to a quickly healing river after the historic Klamath dam removals.

Visit our About Us and Why Momentum pages to learn more. Below is more information on our trips leaving from Ashland, Oregon, or you can explore all of our river trips with our interactive rivers map.

 

 

 

Half & Day Rafting Trips From Ashland Oregon

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Upper Klamath Day Trips

1 Day | April – Oct | Class II to IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)
Join us on the newly restored Upper Klamath River after the historic dam removals. We offer high adventure day trips as well as a more mellow scenic day trip. Including a trip down the newly freed Kikaceki Canyon – one most imposing and visually stunning canyons on the West.

 

 

Rogue River 1/2 Day

1/2 Day Morning or Afternoon | April – September | Class III+ | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland OR
This mild stretch is laced with a few larger rapids making it a great taste of whitewater excitement for the beginner rafter or for those who do not have time for a full day.

 

All of our trips from Ashland:

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  Wilderness Gourmet Rafting Trips

  2 to 4 days | See trip Information | Class III to IV+ | Gateway: Varies by trip

  Join us on a unique, chef hosted, active, farm to table style, wilderness gourmet river trip. Called “The best meal in the middle of nowhere” and featured in Travel + Leisure, Sunset Magazine & the Oregonian. Trips designed to connect people with nature, good food, elevated hospitality, and adventure.

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  Rogue River Rafting

  3 to 5 days | May - September | Class III / IV- | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

  The Rogue River is an iconic American classic, one of the country's great summer wilderness trips, and a founding member of the National Wild and Scenic River System. It is everything people imagine a Pacific Northwest river to be.

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  Upper Klamath River Rafting Safari

  2 days | June - Sept | Class IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

  Steep, technical whitewater, an award winning ultra-comfortable ‘safari style’ backcountry camp (think glamping), & the most beautiful and exciting sections of the Upper Klamath after the historic dam removals. An action packed and comfortable luxury camping trip - combining the ‘old’ with the ‘new’ for one of the most unique trips in the U.S.

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  Rogue River Trail Running

  3-Days | April-May, September-October | Gateway: Ashland / Medford, OR (MFR)

  Join Momentum River Expeditions & ultra-runner hosts on a 3-Day raft supported Trail Running Trip along Oregon’s Rogue River. Combine the famous Rogue River Trail with comfortable raft supported riverside camping and lodging and gourmet meals.

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  Illinois River Rafting

  4 days | April - early May | Class IV+ (V) | Gateway: Medford OR (MFR)

  One of the great wilderness river journeys in the country - some say the best. Few rivers can match its combination of extreme isolation, solitude, beauty, and whitewater. We can only take 24 guests per year.

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  Upper Klamath Day Trips

  1 Day | April - Oct | Class II to IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

  Join us on the newly restored Upper Klamath River after the historic dam removals. We offer high adventure day trips as well as a more mellow scenic day trip. Including a trip down the newly freed Kikaceki Canyon - one most imposing and visually stunning canyons on the West.

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  Rogue River 1/2 Day

  1/2 Day Morning or Afternoon | April - September | Class III+ | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland Or

  This mild stretch is laced with a few larger rapids making it a great taste of whitewater excitement for the beginner rafter or for those who do not have time for a full day.

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  The Scott River

  1 day (also also run with the Cal Salmon) | April - Early June | Class V | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland Or

  The Scott river is a lesser known sister river to the California Salmon and shares many of its attributes. It is an incredible and seldom run river with world-class whitewater. However, the Scott’s whitewater is more technical and continues in nature with long complex boulder gardens laced with steep drops.... learn more

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  Rogue River Stand Up Paddling

  1/2 day (full day option) | June - September | Class II/III | Gateway: Ashland, Oregon

  Stand-up Paddle boarding on a little known section of the Rogue River. Mix and match between a raft, inflatable kayaks, or try Stand Up Paddle Boarding. A charter trip designed for friends or family to get outside in a way that few have tried.