| Put In: |
Deadwood Creek |
| Take Out: |
Tide on Siuslaw River |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
, Class IV
Pool Drop
|
| Gradient: |
26 fpm |
| Run Length: |
8 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
436 cfs @ 06/19/2013 10:00 AM - SIUSLAW RIVER NEAR MAPLETON, OR, reading taken from USGS
|
| Good Level: |
9 - 14 feet |
| Streamflow Comments: |
The flow of Lake Creek at Deadwood is usually about 1/3 of the flow of the Suislaw on the Suislaw near Mapleton Gauge. A level of 7 -8 feet is the lowest it should be run, between 11 and 13 feet is the best time for play boating, and anything above 14 feet is big water. Redhill Wave is good from 9 - 9.5 feet and Mill Wave is good from 9 feet until eddy service is lost around 13 feet. Grassy Wave is good starting at 10 feet but doesnt become deep until around 11 feet. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
Rainy |
| Permit: |
None Presently Required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Lake Creek is a big water run. At low flows this section is considered class II+ and a difficult run for open canoes. At high flows expect world class play waves, this section of river is home to the best playboating in oregon. |
| Hazards: |
The Horn rapid is a class III rapid with big waves and holes. Scout this rapid from the shuttle drive. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed private and public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 102 miles (2 hours 20 minutes) Southwest of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: From OR 99 in Eugene turn left onto Clear Lake Road and drive for 12.2 miles. Turn left onto OR 36 west and follow it for 29.2 miles to Deadwood. Put in just below the confluence of Lake Creek and Deadwood Creek.
Take Out: From the put in continue down river on OR 36 until the take out in the town of Mapleton. |
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