McKenzie Directions

McKenzie Directions

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Directions & Meeting Locations for McKenzie River Rafting trips departing McKenzie Bridge

Meet at McKenzie Bridge Christian Church parking lot (we have moved from our Belknap Resort & Hot Springs office after 17 years there, and from our office at the McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill).

Belknap guests can still get a Belknap Resort custom pick up. This has to be requested prior to your trip at the time of booking.

Half-Day McKenzie River Rafting Trips:

Half-day trips meet at McKenzie Bridge Christian Church, and details will be emailed to you after booking. Trips meet for morning departures between 9:15 & 9:20 am. Afternoon half-day trips meet between 1:20 & 1:30pm.

We will provide all the necessary life jackets, splash gear, wet suits & booties (on a request basis only!), boating equipment, paddling instructions, river safety talk, and shuttle service back to your vehicle.

Full Day McKenzie River Rafting Trips:

Full-day rafting trips meet also meet at McKenzie Bridge Christian Church between 9:15 & 9:20 am

Belknap guests can still get a Belknap Resort custom pick up. This has to be requested prior to your trip at the time of booking.

We will provide all the necessary life jackets, splash gear, wet suits & booties (on a request basis only!), boating equipment, paddling instructions, river safety talk, a hearty 3-course riverside meal served by your guides and shuttle service back to your vehicle. All special dietary needs must be request at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled trip.

Please contact us at least 24 hours prior to you trip with sizes for all guests: height, weight and shoe size. You may also email us at: info@highcountryexpeditions.com. Please be sure to include your trip date and the name your reservation is under.

We recommend synthetic river-wear, hats, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen for the river trips. Feel free to bring your own beverages (No glass.) A dry bag is available on each trip to keep essential personal belongings safe and dry.

Driving Times:

  • Portland…3 hrs.
  • Eugene/Springfield…1hr.
  • Bend…1.25 hrs.
  • Salem…1.25 hrs.

Airports:

  • Commercial: Redmond & Eugene
  • Private…McKenzie Bridge


From Springfield/Eugene & I5: To McKenzie Bridge:
Stay on I-105 Eastbound until you reach the second light, this is an major intersection, which is where I-105 intersects with Highway 126. Get into the left lane and take a left onto Highway 126 (follow the signs to the "McKenzie river Recreation area.) Once on Highway 126 in Springfield travel for Approx. 50 miles. Once you enter the town of McKenzie Bridge and the speed limit changes to 45mph.

From Bend / Sisters / Redmond
To McKenzie Bridge:
Travel West on Highway 22 and pass over Santiam Pass, follow the signs for Eugene / Springfield, Take a left onto Hwy 20 and then another left onto Hwy126 (These are well marked). Once on Highway 126 follow the mile markers (which start at mile 1 as soon as Hwy126 begins). You will pass the junction of Hwy 242, the pass the USFS ranger station.

Sister - Scenic Highway 242

CAUTION! This is an extremely winding road not recommended for Motor-home or Travel trailer usage!


Our High Country McKenzie office has souvenir's including hats, t-shirts, books... available for purchase. If you have any further questions or are interested in lodging and dining information in the McKenzie Valley, please feel free to contact us at 1-888-461-7238, check out this web page for more information

Join us for a whitewater rafting adventure. High Country Expeditions offers rafting trips on some of the most beautiful rivers in Oregon and Northern California.

Deposits, Payment Methods & Confirmation:

A minimum 50% deposit or credit card is required to secure a reservation, unless other arrangements have been made. For groups of 12 or more payment is due in full 48 days prior to your trip. After making your reservation, confirmation will be sent out with any additional information you may request. Last minute inquiries are welcome, please give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate you! We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Cancellations for river trips:

You may cancel your trip 30 days prior to the trip date for a full refund. Cancellations made 29 to 3 days prior to your scheduled trip will result in a $25.00 reservation fee, and a $100.00 per person fee for extended excursions. The balance will promptly be credited back to your credit card. Or, if you would like to reschedule your trip for later in the season, we will work with you to do this and apply the deposit amount to your new trip. We do not offer any refunds after your trip has been rescheduled. Sorry, but no refunds for cancellations made 48 hours or less from the trip date. If you schedule a trip for a group of 20 or more, you may finalize the number of people in your group a week before your trip without penalty. As always, we want to make sure you are happy, and will always work with you to achieve this.

Non-Performance:

We reserve the right to cancel any excursions due to unsafe water conditions, poor weather, and other circumstances beyond our control. If a trip is cancelled, you may choose to reschedule or we will promptly refund your deposit/payment in full.

Cancellation for schools: You may cancel your enrollment 14 days prior to the date for a full refund with a $50.00 filling and holding fee. Cancellations made 13 to 6 days prior to your scheduled trip will result in a none refund of deposit, any balance will be returned promptly. Sorry, but no refunds for cancellations made within five days of the start of the course.

Trip Overview

Join us for a whitewater rafting adventure. High Country Expeditions offers rafting trips on some of the most beautiful rivers in Oregon and Northern California.

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