Be Our River Drifters’ Guest – Half-Day & Full-Day Edition
Your adventure starts before you arrive! After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed trip information, meeting locations, and instructions for completing the registration and waiver. Check our blog to learn what to wear for whitewater rafting or watch the short video below so you and your crew are perfectly prepared. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This is when your bus leaves for the river’s put-in point!
Deschutes & White Salmon Rivers
For Deschutes River trips, River Drifters’ guests meet us in Maupin, OR. White Salmon adventurers gather in Husum, WA. Both locations offer ample parking for vehicles of all sizes, including RVs and trailers.
Upon arrival, our friendly guides check you in. They point out bathrooms, changing rooms, and secure key storage. They explain what to bring (and what to leave behind) for maximum fun.
Once you’re dressed and ready, grab your personal flotation device (PFD) and hop onto our bus or van. Before hitting the water, we deliver an essential safety talk covering equipment, trip expectations, and potential hazards.
At the river, guides check your PFD fit, hand you a paddle, and assign you to a raft. Your guide will help you decide where to sit in the raft. You might have a private raft or share with new friends, depending on your group size. Deschutes rafts hold up to 8 people plus a guide, while White Salmon rafts fit 6 people plus a guide.
When the thrills end, our vehicles whisk you back to your starting point. There, you can change, use the restrooms, and visit our shop to view action photos from your trip and grab the perfect souvenir!
White Salmon River Safety Talk
Clackamas River
Our Clackamas River experience works differently for our River Drifters’ guests. Meet us at the Estacada, OR, parking lot, which serves as the trip’s ending point (take-out). This lot has bathrooms and changing facilities. Our staff meets you here, provides your PFD, and transports you to the starting point. You’ll receive the same comprehensive safety talk covering equipment, expectations, and river hazards. The best part? Your adventure ends right where you parked! Change clothes, use the facilities, and head off to your next adventure—no shuttle needed!
Rock N Roll Rapid Clackamas River
Whether you choose Deschutes, White Salmon, or Clackamas, our guides ensure a safe, exciting day on the water that you’ll remember long after you dry off!