McKenzie Directions
Directions & Meeting Locations for McKenzie River Rafting trips departing McKenzie Bridge
Meet at McKenzie Bridge Christian Church parking lot (we have moved from our Belknap Resort & Hot Springs office after 17 years there, and from our office at the McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill).
Belknap guests can still get a Belknap Resort custom pick up. This has to be requested prior to your trip at the time of booking.
Half-Day McKenzie River Rafting Trips:
Half-day trips meet at McKenzie Bridge Christian Church, and details will be emailed to you after booking. Trips meet for morning departures between 9:15 & 9:20 am. Afternoon half-day trips meet between 1:20 & 1:30pm.
We will provide all the necessary life jackets, splash gear, wet suits & booties (on a request basis only!), boating equipment, paddling instructions, river safety talk, and shuttle service back to your vehicle.
Full Day McKenzie River Rafting Trips:
Full-day rafting trips meet also meet at McKenzie Bridge Christian Church between 9:15 & 9:20 am.
Belknap guests can still get a Belknap Resort custom pick up. This has to be requested prior to your trip at the time of booking.
We will provide all the necessary life jackets, splash gear, wet suits & booties (on a request basis only!), boating equipment, paddling instructions, river safety talk, a hearty 3-course riverside meal served by your guides and shuttle service back to your vehicle. All special dietary needs must be request at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled trip.
Please contact us at least 24 hours prior to you trip with sizes for all guests: height, weight and shoe size. You may also email us at: info@highcountryexpeditions.com. Please be sure to include your trip date and the name your reservation is under.
We recommend synthetic river-wear, hats, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen for the river trips. Feel free to bring your own beverages (No glass.) A dry bag is available on each trip to keep essential personal belongings safe and dry.
Driving Times:
- Portland…3 hrs.
- Eugene/Springfield…1hr.
- Bend…1.25 hrs.
- Salem…1.25 hrs.
Airports:
- Commercial: Redmond & Eugene
- Private…McKenzie Bridge
From Springfield/Eugene &
I5:
To McKenzie Bridge:
Stay on I-105
Eastbound until you reach the second light, this is an major
intersection, which is where I-105 intersects with Highway 126. Get into
the left lane and take a left onto Highway 126 (follow the signs to the
"McKenzie river Recreation area.) Once on Highway 126 in Springfield
travel for Approx. 50 miles. Once you enter the town of McKenzie Bridge
and the speed limit changes to 45mph.
From Bend / Sisters / Redmond
To McKenzie Bridge:
Travel
West on Highway 22 and pass over Santiam Pass, follow the signs for
Eugene / Springfield, Take a left onto Hwy 20 and then another left onto
Hwy126 (These are well marked). Once on Highway 126 follow the mile
markers (which start at mile 1 as soon as Hwy126 begins). You will pass
the junction of Hwy 242, the pass the USFS ranger station.
Sister - Scenic Highway 242
CAUTION! This is an extremely winding road not recommended for Motor-home or Travel trailer usage!
Our High Country McKenzie office has souvenir's including hats, t-shirts, books... available for purchase. If you have any further questions or are interested in lodging and
dining information in the McKenzie Valley, please feel free to contact us at 1-888-461-7238, check out this web page for more information