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North Umpqua River, OR
North Umpqua River 2-Day Independent Overnight
2 days (you book the night)
Big water, your way
Day Trips
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OVERVIEW
Big water, your way
Two days of big North Umpqua water with your own choice of lodging in between.
2 days (you book the night)
Duration
6
+
Min Age
Day Trips
Trip Style
DATES
Upcoming Dates
Mon
23
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Wed
25
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Fri
27
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Highlights
Best Parts of The Trip
- Two days of big water Day 1 is the full 13-mile 1-Day, and Day 2 is yours to choose.
- Choose your own Day 2 Rerun the full river, or pick a half day by section with afternoon hikes if you want them.
- Big sections before July 10 Before July 10 most groups run sections 3 and 4, the biggest commercially run whitewater on the river.
- Hot springs and waterfalls Trade some river time for lunch at Toketee Falls and a soak at Umpqua Hot Springs.
- Your pick of lodging Pick a campground, a motel, a glamping tent or the Steamboat Inn, and we pick you up there.
INSIDER TIP
From Our Guides
Always bring a change of clothes and a good pair of water shoes. For your night out, Umpqua's Last Resort is our pick for most people, with glamping, RV and tent sites, and the owner always sends people our way. If you have a little extra money, the Steamboat Inn is the splurge, and it is really hard to get, so book early.
Your boat
Boats on This Trip
ITINERARY
Day by day
Day 1
Same day as the 1-Day. Boulder Flat put-in at 10:00 AM, sections 1 and 2, lunch at Horseshoe Bend, and off at the Gravel Bin around 4:00. Then your night, at a river campground like Horseshoe Bend, Boulder Flat or Susan Creek, the Hilton in Roseburg or a Glide motel, Umpqua's Last Resort, or the Steamboat Inn.
Miles covered
13
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Day 2
We pick you up at your accommodation, usually 9:00 to 9:30. Your call from there. Rerun the full river, or pick a half day by section. Before July 10 most groups run sections 3 and 4, the biggest commercially run whitewater on the river. After July 10 it is usually a half day, lunch at Toketee Falls and a soak at Umpqua Hot Springs with your guide. Back at your vehicle around 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
Miles covered
5 to 13 (your choice)
miles
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Inclusions
What's Included
Guides and gear
- Everything on the 1-Day
- A guide for Day 2 hikes
Where you sleep
- Lodging not included
Meals
- Lunch both days
Getting there
- Pickup at your lodging
Bring or rent
- Everything on the 1-Day list
- Whatever you need for your night out
- A good pair of water shoes
- Spare dry clothes
From $349
BOOK NOWACCOMMODATIONS
Day Trips
Nights are a mix of historic lodge rooms and guided riverside camps, depending on the launch.
Rogue River
Lucas Lodge
Sadie Lucas built this lodge around 1912 on a ranch where the Illinois River meets the Rogue, and her family has welcomed guests for seven generations since. Your last night on the river ends here with a prime rib dinner served family style.
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Owyhee River
Owyhee Camps
Desert canyon camps on the Owyhee, set below rimrock and red rock spires that light up at sunset.
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Lower Salmon River
Lower Salmon Camps
Every camp is a big white sand beach with a good swimming hole, and your tent is up before you arrive.
See the full stayMain Salmon, River of No Return
Main Salmon Camps
Big sandy beach camps under the pines. When you pull in, your tent is already set up, your sleeping pad is in it and your dry bags are stacked and waiting.
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Snake River in Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon Camps
Riverside camps below the walls of Hells Canyon. Your tent is up before you arrive, and evenings start with a cold drink under the shade tarps.
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Rogue River
Rogue River Camps
Riverside beach camps on the Rogue. Your gear boater runs ahead so camp is ready when you pull in, with tents up and dinner served family style.
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Rogue River
Paradise Lodge
Paradise has the big deck where we do movie night, with lodge cooking and a real bed. Every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Rogue River
Black Bar Lodge
Black Bar sits right on the water. You pull in at the end of Day 1 to a home-cooked dinner and a real bed, and every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Food & Drink
What To Expect During Meal Time
Deli lunch both days. Dinner and breakfast are on your own wherever you stay.
Meeting Logistics
Where & When To Meet
Day 1 is exactly the same as the 1-Day. Meet at Steamboat Inn at 9:00, the Gravel Bin at 9:15 or Umpqua's Last Resort at 9:30, and put in at Boulder Flat. We set Day 2 with you on the river on Day 1, usually a 9:00 to 9:30 pickup at your accommodation and before 10:00 at the latest. We drop you back where we met you that day, Susan Creek or the Gravel Bin, and you are at your vehicle around 3:00 to 4:00 PM PT.
TRAVEL
Getting there
Fly into Eugene and rent a car. Eugene is about 1 hour 15 minutes north of Roseburg.
Meeting point
Gravel Bin
Gravel Bin, 9:15-9:30 AM. Day 2 pickup is set on the river the first day.
How to get there
Fly into Eugene (EUG)
About 1 hour 15 minutes south of Eugene to Roseburg, then Highway 138 east.
Drive Highway 138
Highway 138 from Roseburg or Crater Lake.
Stay on the river or in Roseburg
Steamboat Inn, Umpqua's Last Resort, or hotels in Roseburg.
Airport transfer
No OTT airport shuttle. Rent a car in Eugene.
Stay at Steamboat Inn, Umpqua's Last Resort, or in Roseburg.
PACKING
What to Bring
Everything on the 1-Day list, plus whatever you need for your night out, a good pair of water shoes and spare dry clothes.
REVIEWS
What guests say
POLICIES
Cancellation timeline
90+ days out
Full refund of the trip payment
Minus any non-refundable permit fees.
30–89 days out
50% refund
Date changes may be available if space remains.
Under 30 days
No refund
Weather holds are reviewed case by case.
Refunds depend on how far out you cancel. Weather holds are handled case by case.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I stay overnight on the North Umpqua 2-Day?
You book your own night, which is why we call it the independent overnight. On a budget, the river campgrounds at Horseshoe Bend, Boulder Flat or Susan Creek. In the middle, the Hilton in Roseburg or a motel in Glide. For a splurge, the Steamboat Inn, which is really hard to get. Our pick for most people is Umpqua's Last Resort, with glamping, RV and tent sites, and the owner always sends people our way.
Is the North Umpqua OK for first-time paddlers?
No. Do another trip first so you at least have an idea. The North Umpqua is probably the most difficult day trip we offer. It is cold, fast, shallow, rocky and technical, and you are almost guaranteed to fall out.
What happens if the water is too low or not enough people book?
Those are the only two reasons we would ever cancel, and we hate doing it. We do not run the North Umpqua below 650 cfs, and we need 6 people total to go. If the numbers are short we will try to move you to another date; otherwise we cancel and let you know.
Do I have to paddle an IK if I get scared?
No. There is a guide right there who will come get you no matter what, and you can hop into a raft any time. We would love for you to try the torpedo, but it is never required.
What do I do with my car keys?
Hand them to your guide and they ride in a dry bag, or leave them at the shop if you met there. On the Golden Hour float the shop is locked by 8:30, so keep your keys or give them to your guide. On the North Umpqua they stay with the guide or in the van.
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Run the Rogue River Trail lodge to lodge with a light vest while the raft carries your bags.
