Wild Water Adventures, LLC

       The Middle McKenzie run offers full family fun for all generations. This section of river is suitable for everyone. Clear water, blue skies, beautiful deep green arrangements of fir, ash, maple and other varieties of trees make this run breath taking. The Middle McKenzie is rated class II - III. Majority of the rapids are class II with Brown's Hole and Martin's Rapid being class III during normal summer flows. Expect to get splashed and even soaked if you give your guide permission to show you what the McKenzie has to offer. Even class II rapids can knock a person out of the raft and into the river.
       Up the adventure by requesting to be your own captain of your own inflatable kayak. The mcKenzie is a great river to get your feet wet (so to speak) in an inflatable kayak. Or request our Super Puma slick bottom raft who thinks he's a kayak and has a tendency to roll over in larger rapids such as Brown's hole and Martin's Rapid.
       Wait a minute! Not looking for that much adventure? No problem. Wild Water Adventures is all about life, enjoyment, and being together. If you are looking to spend some quality time with your family, friends, or even coworkers, our larger stable rafts mute some of that wild water action that results in a more relaxed, sit back and soak up the sun type of adventure. The McKenzie is our local jewel and an opportunity not to be missed. Welcome to Paradise. Read more...

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Middle McKenzie Rates:

Full Day with lunch $89 - 12-54 yrs of age - Children 9-12 yrs and Seniors 55 and up $71 (20%off) - Children 5-8 free accompanied with paying adult (no other coupons or offers apply) 1 to 1 ratio otherwise child 5-8 yrs $71

Half Day $59 - 12-54 yrs of age - Children 9-12 yrs and Seniors 55 and up $47 (20%off) - Children 5-8 free accompanied with paying adult (no other coupons or offers apply) 1 to 1 ratio otherwise child 5-8 yrs $47

$39 Mckenzie Quickie - flat rate for all ages 5 and up.  Learn more about the $39 McKenzie Quickie. (no group rates apply.  minimum collective party size of 8)

Start and Stop Locations and Times:

Full Day with lunch Start - Forest Glen boat launch (near the community of Blue River).  Stop - Helfrich boat landing (2 miles East of the community of Vida)  Approximately 7.5 hours including drive time with 5 hours on the river. (10 river miles - major rapids include Screamer, Surfing Hole, Surprise, Browns Hole, Jumping Rock and, Marten's Rapid)

Half Day Start - Finn Rock boat launch (off of Quartz Creek Road).  Stop - Helfrich boat landing (2 miles East of the community of Vida)  Approximately 6 hours including drive time with 3.5 hours on the river.  (8 river miles - major rapids include Screamer, Surfing Hole, Surprise, Browns Hole, Jumping Rock and, Marten's Rapid)

$39 Mckenzie Quickie Start - Silver Creek boat launch.  Stop - Helfrich boat landing (2 miles East of the community of Vida)  Approximately 4 hours including drive time with 2 hours on the river.  (5 river miles - major rapids include Surprise, Browns Hole, Jumping Rock and, Marten's Rapid)

Transportation, Directions, and Parking:

The BLM and Lane County Parks Service have implemented new parking fees at the boat landings along the McKenzie river corridor.  Recreational boaters (that's us) are not exempt.  The Parks Services has provide a solution for commercial outfitters.  Wild Water Adventures will be providing you your parking permit at no extra charge. Just be sure to get one from us prior to loading up in to our transport vehicle and placing it on your vehicle dash.

Take advantage of our Round Trip Transportation service from your place of lodging to the river and back. That's right, Let Wild Water Adventures do the driving! We offer daily round trip transportation from the Eugene and Springfield areas. We pick you up from your Hotel, Motel, or a designated Park n Ride location and drive you to the river and back. The best part is that this transportation service is FREE! That's right... no extra cost to you at all. Forget the high gas prices! Forget renting a car! Forget fumbling for a map! We pick you up and drop you off. It's that simple. We must be crazy. Well... we are a little crazy, so take advantage of this offer before we wise up. Now, you have no reason... not to go rafting!

Google Maps:
Helfrich Boat Launch - Take out
GPS Coordinates - N 44°07.681' W 120°32.069'
Valley River Center Park n Ride
GPS Coordinates -
Thurston Station Park and Ride
GPS Coordinates -
Forest Glen Boat Launch - Put-in for full day tour
GPS Coordinates - N 44°09.181' W 122°20.443'
Finn Rock Boat Launch - Put-in for half day tour
GPS Coordinates - N 44°07.711' W 122°22.777'
Silver Creek Boat Launch - Put-in for $39 McKenzie Quickie
GPS Coordinates - N 44°06.986' W 122°26.560'

Release Form:
       In order to participate in one of our Wild Water river adventures you and everyone in your party will have to print out, read, fill out, and sign an Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agreement. Minors under the age of 18 will need a parent or legal guardian indemnification.
       In part the purpose of a release waiver is an awareness of the inherent dangers of such activities. Oh yes, it is fun to raft down a river but dangers always persist. Something to consider before committing to such activities.
Cancellation Policy:
       Learn about and become familiar with Wild Water Adventures cancellation policy.
What to bring:
       Sometimes it's difficult to think of everything you might need. Wild Water Adventures has compiled a list of useful things you may want to consider.
What to wear:
       What to wear, what to wear. Cloths are optional...Just kidding! please keep your cloths on. Some helpful tips on what to wear and how to prepare for the elements.
Like the Ride then Tip your Guide:
       What's this about tips?
Places to see:
       No doubt there are some incredible, wonderful, and cool local places and things to see. We have compiled a list of our favorites and hope you have the opportunity to experience these places and things yourself.
Places to eat:
       Food... Glorious Food! Wild Water Adventures has some real favorites when it comes to restaurants. We thought you would like to know where to find the good stuff.
Places to stay:
       Wild Water Adventures has established associations and partnerships with select lodging establishments. We only partner with places and folks we like. When looking for a place to stay consider our recommendations.
Interesting Things About the Area:
       Learn about Lane County and it's cities and attractions. Who knows you may discover some cool stuff.
Group Rates:
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