the best whitewater rafting in oregon
Guided Adventures
Rafting trips are fun for all adventure levels! We'll keep you safe, show you a great time on the river and promise not to keep you dry. From 1/2-day whitewater adventures to fully catered overnight trips, we take care of the details.
raft & Gear Rentals
Ready to take on the Wild & Scenic Deschutes River? We’ll set you up with dependable gear & boats. We offer one-day and multi-day rafts, kayaks, and equipment that can be delivered and picked up along 100 miles of the Deschutes.
Why Choose dESCHUTES rIVER aDVENTURES?
We are a family-run rafting outfit in Maupin, Oregon running rivers since 1981! We offer whitewater rafting trips for all levels on 100 miles of the Lower Deschutes River. We are a passionate group of outdoor professionals who like to have fun, appreciate nature’s beauty and leave you with amazing memories of an awesome day on the river with family and friends. Join us on an epic adventure on the best half-day, full day or overnight whitewater rafting trips in Oregon, with the most experienced and longest running outfitter in Maupin!
We know just how to hit the rapids, all the best swimming spots and our guides will keep you laughing along the way. We love what we do!
We are the first and longest running rafting outfitter on the Deschutes River in Maupin. We have safe, highly-trained guides who are passionate about river safety and love to raft.
We're committed to having the best equipment for your outdoor adventure and a friendly staff to guide the way. We buy new gear every year so you'll have the latest and greatest.
We won’t charge you an arm and a leg to go rafting with us - you’ll need those to paddle. We specialize in large parties and custom trips. Ask about group discounts.
What our guests have to say:
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My friends and I did the 3hr trip last Saturday and it was soo much fun!! Johnny was our guide, he was entertaining and knowledgeable. All of the staff were awesome, we will definitely be returning for an overnight trip some day.
- Anthony Cowell
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Our guide, Taylor, was great about giving instructions and encouragement. We always felt safe, which was an important thing for us. The company provided tons of water on our raft, which was great since it was a very hot day. We had a great time and would (and will!) happily raft with DRA again.
- Laura Steenson
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Great folks and super fun trip! Our guide Millie was wonderful-she made it fun and adventuresome but I still felt safe/looked after. They also have wet suits which made all the difference in the world b/c of all days we were there it rained!
- Lannah Bernard
visit us in Maupin
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
7 Days a Week, April - October
Phone
1-800-RAFTING (723-8464)
We are located 5 minutes away from the best whitewater in Oregon on the Deschutes River in Maupin, OR!
Get to Maupin From Portland:
• Merge onto I-84 E toward The Dalles.
• Take the US-197 exit, EXIT 87, toward Dufur/Bend.
• Turn right onto US-197 South.
• After 1/4 mile at stop sign follow Us-197 South to the left.
• Head 38 miles to Maupin on Us-197 south.
• Once you arrive in to town (you will see sidewalks), we are the first business on your left.
Get to Maupin From Bend:
• Merge onto US-97 N toward Redmond.
• After 42 miles, turn right onto US-97 N.
• After 25 miles, stay straight to go onto US-197 N. to Maupin. Continue to follow US-197 N.
• After 22 miles, you will cross the Deschutes River. Come up the hill, at the far end of town (you will see sidewalks) we will be on your right.