Kayaking in Oregon

Kayaking Trips in Oregon

A lush outdoor playground, Oregon is peppered with waterways carving their way through the dense foliage of the Pacific Northwest! Check out all kayaking trips in Oregon for every level of kayaker. Whether you're looking for a day trip, multi-day trip, or anything in between, there's a kayak trip in Oregon for you! If you've paddled Oregon before, be sure to share your trip with the rest of us!

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Guide to Kayaking in Oregon

With regular rainfall and varied terrain, Oregon is a vibrant state to paddle with opportunities for big views and lots of topographic relief. Here are a few popular paddling destinations in Oregon:

  • Willamette River
  • Hood River
  • Deschutes River

Kayaking Locations In Oregon

If you want to plot your own route, check out all paddling locations in Oregon! Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our Paddling Locations Map and be sure to download the Go Paddling app where you can save favorites or create and share a float plan!

Plan a Kayaking Trip in Oregon

Over the years, many of our paddlers have paddled throughout Oregon and were so generous to share their paddling experiences with us in a community trip report. Read a few examples of Oregon community trip reports below:

Connect with Paddlers in Oregon

Are you looking to connect with other kayakers about going kayaking in Oregon? Check out the Paddling.com Message Boards for resources to help you get started.