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 a jetboat ride or slowly as you relax at Bagby Hot Springs.

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.

Tour the Willamette River while dining aboard the Portland Spirit, a paddle wheel boat. Immerse yourself in some cultural history while floating in a replica Native American dugout canoe.

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.

TRIP IDEAS

Vacations Where Couples Experience Romance and Adventure

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory was recently featured in USA Today’s article “Nine outdoor getaways in the U.S. where romance and adventure meet.” The article highlights notable activities thro...

Couple with daypacks walk across footbridge covered with leaves to begin a hike in the Molalla River Recreation Corridor.

Our Rivers Are Ready For You This Summer

In Mt. Hood Territory, when the sun comes out, everyone heads to the water. There are numerous water sport activities to enjoy, including stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and whitewater rafting. You...

6 Ways to Enjoy the Clackamas River

The Congressionally designated Wild & Scenic Clackamas River has more than water play to boast about. check out our 6 best ways to play on - and near - the water for your next trip to Mt. Hood Territo...

Water good time at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival

Summer cometh, and in Oregon that means one thing: time to hit the water, or in this case, white water. Do you know the Carter Bridge rapid? It’s one of the prettiest, trickiest and most easily a...

Whitewater Festival on the Upper Clackamas River

For Fun Just Add Water

From fishing for salmon to shooting rapids or kayaking on a peaceful lake, if you’re into water sports, then Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory is the place for you. Our lakes and rivers a...

Circular photo of snow-covered Mt. Hood with low cloud bank over foothills as seen from Trillium Lake

Fly fishing in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

They say a bad day fishing beats a good day working. It's even better when your good day working is fishing as I experienced this morning with Mark from The Fly Fishing Shop in Welches. I grew...