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:: Moonshine County Park to Sam Creek Bridge Kayak & Canoe Touring
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Moonshine County Park to Sam Creek Bridge Kayak & Canoe Touring on the Siletz River |
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Moonshine County Park to Sam Creek Bridge Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Moonshine County Park |
| Take Out: |
Sam Creek Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class I
, Class II
Continuous
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| Gradient: |
12 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
1330 cfs @ 02/10/2012 07:30 AM - SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
400 - 2,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
At low flows, 400 - 1,000 cfs, this is a great run for beginner kayakers and open boaters. In some spots the river can be shallow but there are many good eddies and small surf waves. At high flows, 1,000 - 2,000 cfs, the current becomes more swift and some waves become big enough to swamp an open canoe. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This section of river usually runs most of the winter because of heavy rain. Spring is the best time for this run because of the high flows and sunny skies |
| Permit: |
None presently required for river use. Parking fee required at Moonshine County Park. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Continuous shallow riffles with lots of eddies. At most levels there are a few small play waves that would be great for beginner kayakers. |
| Hazards: |
No particular hazards on this run. Always look for wood |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed private and public land |
| Camping on River: |
Moonshine County Park is a very nice campground with restrooms and showers. Also during the weekend there is free camping throughout the roads surrounding the river |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 78.8 miles (1 hour 59 minutes) Southwest of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Corvallis take US 20 west for 39.5 miles. Turn north onto Sams Creek Road and follow it for 5.5 miles until Twin Bridges County Park.
Put In: From the take out cross the river and turn right onto Logsden Road. In 3 miles turn left onto Moonshine Road and continue for 3.5 miles to the take out at Moonshine State Park. |
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