Planning Your Trip

Where do I park/leave my keys?

We have outpost locations in both our Deschutes and White Salmon locations where you can lock your valuables in your car and leave your keys in the office for the duration of your trip.  Trips on the Clackamas, Rogue, and Owyhee meet at the boat ramp or a nearby location. In these situations you [MORE...]

Where do I park/leave my keys?

What happens if there is inclement weather or wildfires?

River Drifters trips go out rain or shine. If there is any inclement weather in the forecast that may be too dangerous for the trip to go out in, we will reach out to you to reschedule before the trip. This is the same for wildfires. Most often the fires do not affect river [MORE...]

What happens if there is inclement weather or wildfires?

Can you accommodate my medical condition?

Any medical condition or physical disability must be reported to River Drifters when you make your reservation through your online registration. Be sure to advise your guide of your condition before the trip as well. Bring along any prescribed medication you may require. Please consult with your family physician for medical approval before your [MORE...]

Can you accommodate my medical condition?

What food is provided on the full day trip?

Lunch is served about halfway through the full day trip on the Deschutes, White Salmon, and Clackamas rivers. Lunch varies on the day and location. Our online registration gives guests an opportunity to share dietary needs or allergies with us prior to your trip. We ask that registration is completed at least two weeks [MORE...]

What food is provided on the full day trip?

Where are you located?

You can use these links to map your route to our many locations! Deschutes River White Salmon River Clackamas River Rogue River Owyhee River

Where are you located?

When can I run Husum Falls?

Husum Falls on the White Salmon is only runnable in lower water levels that typically begin after July 4th.

When can I run Husum Falls?

Where do I meet for my trip?

River Drifters has access to multiple rivers that we offer whitewater rafting on. Each trip meets at a different location. White Salmon River: 856 HWY 141, White Salmon, WA 98672 Deschutes River: 600 Timber Lane, Maupin, OR 97037 Clackamas River: Moore Creek Boat Access Site, NF-45, Estacada, OR 97023 Rogue River: The Galice Resort, [MORE...]

Where do I meet for my trip?

Can I request a guide?

Our guides are professionals in their field, and requests for a specific guide is fairly common.  If you have had a guide you especially liked and would like to have them guide your next trip, we will do our best to place them on that trip, whenever possible.  You should simply request your guide when [MORE...]

Can I request a guide?