Class IIIHigh Desert, OR

Deschutes River — Maupin Section

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77.7 CFS→
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About this run

The Deschutes is Oregon's great high-desert river — a dam-controlled gem that flows consistently through canyon country of basalt columns, sagebrush, and golden hills. The Maupin section, from Harpham Flat to Maupin, is the most popular stretch: classic Class III wave trains, playful holes, and the iconic Wapinitia Rapid make this an ideal step-up run or a confidence-building trip for intermediate paddlers. The Deschutes runs strong year-round thanks to upstream regulation, making it a reliable destination when other Oregon rivers are running too high or too low.

Known Hazards

  • Wapinitia Rapid (Class III+) — biggest drop, can flip open boats at high water
  • Oak Springs Rapid — Class III, technical line at lower flows
  • Fishing pressure — yield to anglers in designated fishing zones
  • Afternoon wind in the canyon can make flatwater sections slow and uncomfortable

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Current Flow

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stable

Too LowOptimal RangeHigh
Current77.7 CFS
Optimal Min3,000 CFS
Optimal Max8,000 CFS
StatusToo Low

7-Day Flow

05/2359 CFS05/28

River Info

RegionHigh Desert
StateOR
DifficultyClass III
USGS Gauge14092750
RunnableNo
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