Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
Let’s watch some races at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival!
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
You can see a few competitions during the festival, this was the R-4 Raft Slalom
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
The US Rafting Association was having their rafting championship races here!
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
Besides watching the rafting events, you can check out the vendors!
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
If you’re hungry, there are a few food vendors! Bring cash!
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
Watch the rafters try making their way through the gate for the Slalom challenge
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
Sometimes people fall out of the boats, but they recover!
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
Another brave team trying to make it through the gates on the Slalom run
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
Rafting teams come from all over the country to compete!
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
The festival is a great place to pull out your camera for some action shots!
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
The Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival in Estacada takes place over a stretch of the Clackamas River where spectators can watch the event from rocks or on the bridge. This is a semi remote area with parking on the side of the road and very few amenities.
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
Make sure to check the event schedule to know when the races are taking place!
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
The USRA (US Rafting Association) held the 2024 US National Rafting Championships here this year!
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
Some popular water sport companies attend the event.
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
There were about 2-3 vendors serving food, however they are cash only. I was not able to get food because I did not come with cash. Anyone attending should bring cash with them! Downtown Estacada restaurants are also nearby.
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
A great spot to watch the rafters is from the bridge, which is where this photo was taken from.
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
Safety is top priority and there are safety officials onsite for participants and spectators.
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
Each event time will vary, and they might fall behind schedule, but there is always something fun to watch!
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
For the USRA competitions, people come from all over the country to race. There is local camping if you are looking for a place to stay that is close by.
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR
If you bring any camera gear, make sure you have adequate weather protection. The festival is known to have mixed weather because of the season. Everyone attending should have proper clothing for rain!