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Access Site OR

Besson

Deschutes River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Sunriver, OR
County: Deschutes County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.88018000, -121.46341000
VGJP+3J Sunriver, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Deschutes River at Benham Falls near Bend, OR Same River 4.3 mi away
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DESCHUTES River Below WICKIUP Reservoir Near LA PINE, OR Same River 17.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I Deschutes - 03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Deschutes River
15 runs (13 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I This location is on this run 03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls
17.5 mi
IV-V Downstream from here (5.3 mi to put-in) 04. Benham Falls to Dillon Falls
3.0 mi
IV+ Downstream from here (6.2 mi to put-in) 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen
1.3 mi
III+ Downstream from here (7.0 mi to put-in) 06. Aspen to Lava Island Falls
2.0 mi
V Downstream from here (8.6 mi to put-in) 07. Lava Island Falls to Meadow Picnic Area
1.1 mi
IV Downstream from here (9.7 mi to put-in) 08. Meadow Picnic Area to Farewell Bend Park
4.3 mi
I-II Downstream from here (14.3 mi to put-in) 09. Farewell Bend Park to Sawyer Park
5.1 mi
III-IV Downstream from here (17.7 mi to put-in) 10. Sawyer Park to Tumalo State Park
5.5 mi 57 ft/mi
III Downstream from here (19.8 mi to put-in) 11. Tumalo State Park to Cline Falls State Park
13.0 mi 21 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Downstream from here (33.6 mi to put-in) 12. Tetherow Crossing Park to Lower Bridge
7.8 mi 27 ft/mi
III-IV+ Downstream from here (35.1 mi to put-in) 13. Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir
15.6 mi 39 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (4.9 mi from take-out) 02. Pringle Falls to Big River Campground
15.7 mi
I(IV) Upstream from here (13.2 mi from take-out) 01. Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls
10.3 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III 63 mi away K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls
52.8 mi 12 ft/mi
III 101 mi away L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River
43.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Besson is a day-use boat ramp providing access to the Deschutes River near Sunriver in the Deschutes National Forest. The site features a boat launch, picnic tables, and restroom facilities, making it a convenient starting point for kayakers, canoeists, and other boaters. The facility also provides access to the scenic Deschutes River Trail for those interested in hiking or exploring the area on foot.

**Important Information:** A Boater Pass is required year-round for anyone using a watercraft or floating device on the Lower Deschutes River. Motors are prohibited on this section of the river, making it ideal for non-motorized paddling and recreation. Please note that this facility may have seasonal closures during winter months when freezing temperatures occur. Check ahead before visiting to confirm current access and operating status.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Deschutes National Forest Located within