Access Site
OR
Whistlers Bend Park
North Umpqua River • Jackson Creek
Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago
City: Glide, OR
County: Douglas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.31235000, -123.22059000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II(III)
Umpqua, North - 4. Idleyld Park to confluence with S. Umpqua
10 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 1000.00-100000.00 cfs
North Umpqua River at Winchester, OR
Whitewater Runs on North Umpqua River
4 runs (3 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II(III)
This location is on this run
4. Idleyld Park to confluence with S. Umpqua
32.0 mi
10 ft/mi
III-IV+
Upstream from here (11.0 mi from take-out)
3. Baker Wayside to Idlelyd Park
6.0 mi
III
Upstream from here (15.3 mi from take-out)
2. Soda Springs to Deadline Falls
33.0 mi
36 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Whistlers Bend Park offers convenient access to the North Umpqua River near Glide, with a dedicated boat ramp suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The park features river access parking, restrooms, and day-use amenities including picnic sites, BBQ stands, and shaded areas under mature Douglas fir trees. This is a well-developed facility that serves as a popular launching point for fishing, swimming, and floating activities on the North Umpqua.
The North Umpqua River in this area is part of a 33.8-mile Wild & Scenic corridor, offering scenic paddling opportunities. Paddlers should be aware that water conditions vary with seasons and flows—summer conditions can present challenges on certain sections, so checking current river conditions before launching is recommended. The location also provides proximity to other recreation areas, including the Swiftwater Day-Use Area upstream and the North Bank Habitat Management Area for hiking and biking.
The North Umpqua River in this area is part of a 33.8-mile Wild & Scenic corridor, offering scenic paddling opportunities. Paddlers should be aware that water conditions vary with seasons and flows—summer conditions can present challenges on certain sections, so checking current river conditions before launching is recommended. The location also provides proximity to other recreation areas, including the Swiftwater Day-Use Area upstream and the North Bank Habitat Management Area for hiking and biking.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Swiftwater Day-Use Area
Located within
North Bank Habitat Management Area
Located within
Wolf Creek Recreation Area
Located within
North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River
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