Owyhee River Rafting: Owyhee Whitewater Rafting Trips in Oregon and Northern California

"It was a glorious trip. The scenery was as fantastic as we had anticipated and the weather even cooperated. The tents were easy, the pads cushy, the splash jackets perfect and the food terrific. But the contribution that you guides made to the enjoyment of the trip was immeasurable!" - Leslie

The OWYHEE River

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he Wild and Scenic Owyhee River is described in many ways; Grand Canyon of Oregon, the loneliest river in the U.S., bizarrely beautiful, and more. These descriptions are usually delivered with a reverence reserved for places that are always on the “must do list” but rarely actually done. Located in the remote southeast corner of the state, the Owyhee River is almost unmatched in its remoteness and desert beauty. The river travels through magnificent desert canyons with walls towering over a thousand feet overhead and is home to a wide array of wildlife and birds. The area is rich in cultural history with Native American petroglyphs up to 9,000 years old and abandoned ranches from a far more recent time. The Owyhee’s canyon is also home to beautiful side hikes, big sandy beaches, and riverside hot springs (oh yeah!).

We offer three different rafting trips on the Owyhee: the class IV-V Middle, the class III Lower Owyhee, and our Lower Inflatable Kayaking Expeditions. Both rafting trips run April through early June and may be combined to create a longer trip. The inflatable Kayaking trip is run in June and Early July. Please give us a call if you have any questions or would like help deciding which trip is best suited for your group.

Lower Owyhee River Rafting - Oregon's Grand Canyon

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 Lower Owyhee On Travel Oregon
One of our Lower Owyhee trips was featured in this springs Travel Oregon Magazine. If you get a chance to see it the photos are amazing!

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 Middle Owyhee On Oregon Field Guide
Check out the most remote river in the lower 48 on OPB's popular "Oregon Field Guide". They joined us to raft the Middle Owyhee and as usual the trip did not disappoint. You can check it out at: www.opb.org/programs/ofg/episodes/view/1805.

The Lower Owyhee 6-day Inflatable Kayaking Expedition – Class III/IVSix 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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RECENT OWHYEE RIVER RAFTING TESTIMONIALS

Lower Owyhee
Pete: Just had to let you know that Rachel Ward is probably the best raft guide that I have ever rafted with. (and Iâ€™ve done some major rivers) We were all fairly terrified of the Middle Owyhee, especially in the beginning, and she kept us safe, well fed, and happy. Jason and Adam were great too. Thanks for employing such a world class veteran. Please give her a bonus. Nancy

Thanks for the memories!!!
Your excursion was awesome, the food unbelievable (didnâ€™t expect anything that great on a raft trip) and the guides were super. Iâ€™ve never seen five people work so hard and make it look so effortless. They really treated us like royalty. Trying to put together a trip with my family for next May. Will definitely call on Momentumâ€¦..special request for Anthony. Thanks for the memories!!!

A Glorious Trip
We're headed out on another adventure so I don't have much time for all the great feelings we have about the trip. It was a glorious trip. The scenery was as fantastic as we had anticipated and the weather even cooperated. The tents were easy, the pads cushy, the splash jackets perfect and the food terrific. But the contribution that you guides made to the enjoyment of the trip was immeasurable!

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.