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Deschutes River Adventures

Deschutes River Adventures is a tour in Maupin, OR, part of the Central Oregon guide. Cost: $50 or more. Open seasonally, May through October.

602 Deschutes Ave · Maupin, OR

Why you should go…

Deschutes River Adventures is a family-run outfitter operating since 1981 and describes itself as the longest-running rafting company on the Deschutes River. It runs half-day, full-day and multi-day guided trips plus self-guided raft and kayak rentals on a 13-mile stretch of Class III and IV rapids between Harpham Flats and Sandy Beach, and also offers Owyhee River expeditions and shuttle service. The business operates seasonally from May through October out of Maupin.

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