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Washington

43 listings · 12 gateway areas

Colville National Forest
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Olympic National Forest

Oregon

43 listings · 10 gateway areas

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Deschutes National Forest
Lower Deschutes River · BLM
Mt. Hood National Forest
Tillamook State Forest
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Willamette National Forest

Idaho

46 listings · 10 gateway areas

Boise National Forest
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Payette National Forest
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Sawtooth National Forest
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Guided rafting on the Payette River and kayak lessons, plus an on-site café serving coffee, drinks, and trail snacks. The café welcomes the public without a rafting reservation.
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7864 Idaho 55, Banks, ID 83602
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A Payette River outfitter offering guided rafting and kayak instruction from its Highway 55 River Center. Useful for planning a river day during a Banks-area camping trip.
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7050 Highway 55, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
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Guided Deschutes River trips and single-day or multi-day raft rentals from Maupin. Arrange equipment and trip logistics directly with the outfitter.
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602 Deschutes Ave, Maupin, OR 97037
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Raft rentals and guided whitewater trips, with a mini mart and deli for river-day supplies. Its published season runs May through early October; confirm current availability.
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Town and location
501 Highway 197 S, Maupin, OR 97037
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Guided whitewater rafting on the McKenzie River, with half-day and longer trips. Contact the outfitter to confirm departure points, seasonal options, and availability.
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56334 McKenzie Hwy, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
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The quick take
Guided whitewater rafting and river tubing based in Leavenworth. An outdoor activity option while camping in the Wenatchee Valley; ask about seasonal trip choices.
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10576 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA
The quick take
Guided day trips and multi-day rafting on the Lower Deschutes, departing from its Maupin outpost. A river-trip option near the Deschutes camping corridor.
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Town and location
600 Timber Lane, Maupin, OR 97037
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Guided rafting, scenic floats, fly-fishing trips, and wilderness river expeditions based in Stanley. Confirm the departure point for the trip you select.
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710 Ace of Diamonds St, Stanley, ID 83278
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Guided Salmon River rafting trips from the Stanley area. Check current trip choices, departure details, and seasonal availability with the outfitter.
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Town and location
635 Edna McGowan Ave, Stanley, ID 83278
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A Riggins outfitter advertising guided rafting and fishing adventures on the Salmon River. Confirm the specific river trip and meeting point before booking.
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Town and location
419 N Main St, Riggins, ID 83549
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A Washington rafting outfitter offering trips on the Wenatchee, Tieton, and White Salmon rivers, plus river instruction. Confirm the meeting point for your selected river.
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Town and location
Leavenworth, WA