Owyhee River Rafting Trips
           The Owyhee: Grand Canyon Of Oregon

Owyhee River Transportation Information

The Owyhee is in the middle of nowhere!

Airport Info:
If flying, the closest airport is Boise. You can rent a car at the airport or call Owyhee River Shuttle
Service at (541) 586-2352. The shuttle from Boise to Jordan Valley or Rome is about $150 one
way for up to 7 people.
Call our office if you need a ride from Jordan Valley to Rome on the
morning of departure.

Driving:
We meet at the Rome Owyhee River access in Rome, Oregon. Rome, Oregon is very small (basically just a café) and is located on Hwy 95 in the southeast corner of the state between Burns Junction and Jordan Valley. The river access is located on the South East side of the bridge crossing the Owyhee River (in view of the Rome Café).

Fuel:
Available in Jordan Valley (30 miles east of Rome) and Burns Junction (20 miles west of Rome)
before 5 p.m. Fuel is usually available at the Rome Café & RV Park.

Dining:
Jordan Valley offers the Basque Inn (best dining), the J.V. Café and a small grocery store. Rome
offers a Café and very small store (they have beer and some sundries).

Nearby Accommodations:
This area of eastern Oregon is extremely rural with long distances between towns, few
inhabitants and limited services. Services such as fuel and groceries in towns like Jordan Valley,
Rome & Burns Junction will often close early so plan your trip accordingly.

Rome:
Rome Café & RV Park: (541) 586-2294. VERY basic cabins, campground, RV hookups and airstrip.
BLM Launch Site: Unimproved campsites with pit toilets. No dependable water source.

Jordan Valley, Oregon:
Located just to the east it is about a 30 minute drive to Rome.
Basque Station Motel: (541) 586-2244. Best accommodations – recommended.
Sahara Motel: Recommended if Basque Station is full. (541) 586-2501

Burns, Oregon:
Located to the west of Rome this is the closest “major” town and is about a 2-hour drive from Rome (don’t confuse it with Burns Junction). There are many hotel options.

Boise Idaho:
The closest city, and airport. It is about a 2:45 drive to Rome. There are many places to stay in Boise.

Owyhee Rafting Options

The Lower Owyhee 5-day – Class IIIPhenomenal scenery, wildlife, hot springs, and fun rapids all in one of the most remote areas of Oregon. A rarely run and world-class river canyon. Great options for everyone - Ages 10+. Lower Owyhee Trip Details and Dates

The Middle Owyhee – Class IV+One of the most incredible and rarely run river trips in the country. A journey to one of the most remote lands in the lower 48. While there is only one class V rapid the remoteness makes it a true expedition. For the experienced and adventurous beginner in good physical condition - Ages 16+. Middle Owyhee trip details and dates

The Lower Owyhee 6-day Inflatable Kayaking ExpeditionSix days immersed in one of the most remote, wild, and beautiful areas of the United States. Seven days of paddling, hiking, and exploring the “Grand Canyon of Oregon at a time and in a way that few have ever enjoyed it!. For the experienced and adventurous beginner in good physical condition - Ages 14+. Owyhee Kayaking Trip Details and Dates

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We are proud to operate under Special Use Permits granted to us by the Oregon Marine Board, The Bureau of Land Management - Klamath Falls Resource Area and Vale District - and The U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forests Happy Camp District. We are an equal opportunity recreation service provider. All trips operate on a non-discriminatory basis.
Owyhee River Rafting: The Grand Canyon of Oregon. Located in Southeastern Oregon. Visit our Oregon Rafting and Northern California Whitewater Rafting Intro page.