Ashland Oregon Rafting

Where World-Class Whitewater and Culture Come Together
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Ashland Oregon – where culture, nature, and adventure travel come together. Ashland is a northwest cultural center surrounded by a playground of natural wonders. It is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, tons of wineries, unique hotels, amazing restaurants, hiking, biking and trail running, and Momentum River Expeditions. We are proud to be located here, with some of the world’s most spectacular whitewater rafting right in our own backyard. You will enjoy world-class river trips in small groups with unparalleled personal service, a handcrafted quality and attention to detail, organic meals, and one of the most experienced (and friendly) guide staff’s in the world. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced paddler, join us for an Ashland river trip that is like no other!

In 2024 four dams were removed from the Klamath River – the largest dam removal in history. The Klamath River now runs free from Keno to the Ocean – with 44 miles of reservoirs, diversions, and sections trapped in between once again a free flowing river. It is a whitewater playground and Ashland is the perfect jumping off point for a front row seat to a quickly healing river after the historic Klamath dam removals.

Visit our About Us and Why Momentum pages to learn more. Below is more information on our trips leaving from Ashland, Oregon, or you can explore all of our river trips with our interactive rivers map.

 

 

 

Half & Day Rafting Trips From Ashland Oregon

 

Upper Klamath Day Trips

1 Day | April – Oct | Class II to IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)
Join us on the newly restored Upper Klamath River after the historic dam removals. We offer high adventure day trips as well as a more mellow scenic day trip. Including a trip down the newly freed Kikaceki Canyon – one most imposing and visually stunning canyons on the West.

 

 

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1/2 Day Morning or Afternoon | April – September | Class III+ | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland OR
This mild stretch is laced with a few larger rapids making it a great taste of whitewater excitement for the beginner rafter or for those who do not have time for a full day.

 

All of our trips from Ashland:

  • Learn More Rogue River Stand Up Paddleboarding - Ashland Oregon Day Trips

    Rogue River Stand Up Paddling

    1/2 day (full day option) | June - September | Class II/III | Gateway: Ashland, Oregon

    Stand-up Paddle boarding on a little known section of the Rogue River. Mix and match between a raft, inflatable kayaks, or try Stand Up Paddle Boarding. A charter trip designed for friends or family to get outside in a way that few have tried.

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    Wilderness Gourmet Rafting Trips

    2 to 4 days | See trip Information | Class III to IV+ | Gateway: Varies by trip

    Join us on a unique, chef hosted, active, farm to table style, wilderness gourmet river trip. Called “The best meal in the middle of nowhere” and featured in Sunset Magazine and the Oregonian. Trips designed to connect people with nature, good food, elevated hospitality, and adventure.

  • Learn More Rogue River Rafting - Oregon - Stair Creek Falls

    Rogue River Rafting

    3 to 5 days | May - September | Class III / IV- | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

    The Rogue River is an iconic American classic, one of the country's great summer wilderness trips, and a founding member of the National Wild and Scenic River System. It is everything people imagine a Pacific Northwest river to be.

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    Upper Klamath River Rafting Safari

    2 days | June - Sept | Class IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

    Steep, technical whitewater, an award winning ultra-comfortable ‘safari style’ backcountry camp (think glamping), & the most beautiful and exciting sections of the Upper Klamath after the historic dam removals. An action packed and comfortable luxury camping trip - combining the ‘old’ with the ‘new’ for one of the most unique trips in the U.S.

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    Rogue River Trail Running

    3-Days | April-May, September-October | Gateway: Ashland / Medford, OR (MFR)

    Join Momentum River Expeditions & ultra-runner hosts on a 3-Day raft supported Trail Running Trip along Oregon’s Rogue River. Combine the famous Rogue River Trail with comfortable raft supported riverside camping and lodging and gourmet meals.

  • Learn More Illinois River Rafting, Oregon - Klondike Peak

    Illinois River Rafting

    4 days | April - early May | Class IV+ (V) | Gateway: Medford OR (MFR)

    One of the great wilderness river journeys in the country - some say the best. Few rivers can match its combination of extreme isolation, solitude, beauty, and whitewater. We can only take 24 guests per year.

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    Upper Klamath One Day Trips

    1 Day | April - Oct | Class II to IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

    Join us on the newly restored Upper Klamath River after the historic dam removals. We offer high adventure day trips as well as a more mellow scenic day trip. Including a trip down the newly freed Kikaceki Canyon - one most imposing and visually stunning canyons on the West.

  • Learn More Rogue River 1/2 Day - Rogue River Rafting

    Rogue River 1/2 Day

    1/2 Day Morning or Afternoon | April - September | Class III+ | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland Or

    This mild stretch is laced with a few larger rapids making it a great taste of whitewater excitement for the beginner rafter or for those who do not have time for a full day.

  • Learn More Scott River Rafting - Northern California

    The Scott River

    1 day (also also run with the Cal Salmon) | April - Early June | Class V | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland Or

    The Scott river is a lesser known sister river to the California Salmon and shares many of its attributes. It is an incredible and seldom run river with world-class whitewater. However, the Scott’s whitewater is more technical and continues in nature with long complex boulder gardens laced with steep drops.... learn more

Recent Testimonials

  • "There is no way this trip could have been any better and it will be the standard to which all future river trips will be compared. Your guides are true professionals, incredibly hard working, and just plain great people. The meal/camping situation was astoundingly good, especially given the remoteness and duration of the trip. And of course the scenery was mind-blowing, and the itinerary (loved the layover days) allowed for maximum enjoyment. THANK YOU to everyone at Momentum for showing people like me, who could never visit places like this on my own." - James
  • "This was one of the best trips I have ever taken in my life. It exceeded my expectations. I absolutely loved how your employees and guides take care of everything and how everything is just so perfectly planned. I love the attention to details. Our guide Mark was phenomenal. He was funny, informative, caring, fun, challenging, and an absolute blast. Although I didn't get to raft with Katy, every time I hung around with her, she was just amazing. I loved every part of this trip. I organized this trip as a guys trip to celebrate my 40th bday and it was absolutely what I was looking for. Thank you for existing. Thank you for your vision. And thank you for helping me have an unforgettable 40th celebration. Best river rafting company in the world! " - Tomas
  • "Momentum Guides & Trips are Amazing – We did a 4 day trip down the Rogue River. The entire adventure was flawless and amazing. The guides are fun smart and provide Ritz Carlton like service in the wilderness– obviously the bathroom situation is a bit tough on us city folk 🙂 You spend each day rafting, kayaking and/or swimming down a very scenic river only to arrive at at a charming campsite. The execution from start to finish is well orchestrated and eases all burdens for the people who have wilderness-deficit."
  • "Flawless! – Couldn’t imagine a better run trip from A-Z. Loved the guides and the vibe surrounding the entire trip. If I’m ever looking to do another trip I will reach out to Momentum to go with them or even for advice on other companies if they don’t run that area…they are just great people."
  • "2 words…beyond expectation! With so many ‘tourist’ type companies operating these days, we were hoping the experience would live up to the blurb. It was better! Special thanks to Arden who is an amazing lady….one of a kind. Within minutes of meeting, we felt relaxed, safe and knew we were in good hands. Our 2 girls (aged 7 and 8) loved their first ever rafting experience as did Mummy and Daddy. Arden could not have done more to make it a lifelong memorable experience for us all. Thank you again…Maria, Richard and the girls." - Maria
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