WATER PLAY

Explore the closest whitewater rafting and kayaking to Portland, Oregon, on Mt. Hood Territory’s seven rivers and more than 40 lakes. Whether motorized or human powered, water play can happen fast on Class III and IV rapids or slowly as you relax on a pontoon boat rental from Get&Go at Promontory Marina.

Eat, shop and paddle, all within a half mile walk when you visit our urban Main Streets, such as downtown Milwaukie, Oregon City, West Linn and Lake Oswego. The 187 mile Willamette Water Trail offers day and multiday adventures from these (and other) towns.

Follow the Sandy River Water Trail through epic to modest rapids or join a whitewater rafting trip on the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. Fish from a kayak or boat at the many lakes in The Territory. In the summer, take a plunge in the clear and refreshing waters in the great outdoors or at The Territory’s parks and aquatic centers.

Learn how to kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard (SUP). A number of guides and instructors deliver unforgettable water adventures. Rent boats, boards and other gear for DIY waterplay. There's even a shuttle service and tube rental options for floating the Lower Clackamas River to help you reduce your impact on the environment at this popular stretch of water.

TRIP IDEAS

Hike, Paddle And Play At Milo McIver State Park

Milo McIver State Park, nestled along the scenic Clackamas River, offers a wide range of activities. Here are a few of the top reasons why you should make Milo McIver Stat Park your next outdoor desti...

Beginner's Guide To Rafting The Upper Clackamas River

Oregon boasts some of the most thrilling whitewater rafting in the Pacific Northwest, and the Upper Clackamas River is no exception. Nestled just an hour from Portland near the town of Estacada, this...

Calling All Thrill Seekers: The Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival Returns!

The Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival is a gathering of enthusiasts from near and far who live to conquer the rapids. The festival is one of largest whitewater events in all of the Pacific Northwest...

6 Unforgettable Summer Camps For Kids In Mt. Hood Territory

The warm season may seem like a far way off, but if you plan to enroll your kids in summer camp, now is the time to secure their spot....

A group of students learn how to whitewater raft on the river

Water Guides In Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

Spring is the perfect time to head to the refreshing rivers in Mt. Hood Territory. With endless adventure possibilities on the water you might not be taking advantage of some of the most fun class IV...