Owyhee River Rafting

The Wild Owyhee - Grand Canyon Of Oregon
"It was a glorious trip. The scenery was as fantastic as we had anticipated and the weather even cooperated. The tents were easy, the pads cushy, the splash jackets perfect and the food terrific. But the contribution that you guides made to the enjoyment of the trip was immeasurable!"

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The Wild and Scenic Owyhee River is described in many ways; Grand Canyon of Oregon, the loneliest river in the U.S., bizarrely beautiful, and more. These descriptions are usually delivered with a reverence reserved for places that are always on the “must do list” but rarely actually done.

Why choose us on the Owyhee?

The Owyhee is one of our favorite spring rivers and between the Lower and Middle Owyhee we run more trips than any other company. The river is a classic Momentum style adventure that highlights our guiding experience, expedition roots, and attention to detail and guest comfort. The Owyhee is remote with the kind of challenging logistics that we relish and we have built a reputation for innovative and comfortable camping in wilderness places.

For most of the trip’s guests do not need to be experienced adventurer’s, athletes, or even to have ever touched a paddle or spent a night under the stars.

We truly love showing people this place!

Located in the remote southeast corner of the state, the Owyhee River is almost unmatched in its remoteness and desert beauty. The river travels through magnificent desert canyons with walls towering over a thousand feet overhead and is home to a wide array of wildlife and birds. The area is rich in cultural history with Native American petroglyphs up to 9,000 years old and abandoned ranches from a far more recent time. The Owyhee’s canyon is also home to beautiful side hikes, big sandy beaches, and riverside hot springs (oh yeah!).

 

Owyhee Trip Options

We offer the class IV-V Middle, the class III Lower Owyhee, and our Lower Inflatable Kayaking Expeditions. Both rafting trips run April through early June and may be combined to create a longer trip. The inflatable Kayaking trip is run as a charter trip only in June and Early July. Please give us a call if you have any questions or would like help deciding which trip is best suited for your group.

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    Lower Owyhee

    5 days | April - May | Class III+ | Gateway: Boise, ID (BOI)

    The Owyhee River is described in many ways; Grand Canyon of Oregon, the loneliest river in the U.S., bizarrely beautiful, and more. Located in the remote southeast corner of the state, the river is almost unmatched in its remoteness and desert beauty.

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    Middle Owyhee

    4 Days | April - Early May | IV+ | Gateway: Boise, ID (BOI) / Eastern OR

    One of the most incredible & rarely run river trips in the country. A Middle Owyhee trip is for those who are looking for isolated wilderness, spectacularly dramatic landscapes, and plenty of excitement. A true wilderness experience & an expedition style trip.

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    Lower Owyhee Kayak Expedition

    7 Days | June | Class IV+ | Gateway: Boise, ID (BOI)

    Our Lower Owyhee Inflatable Kayaking Expedition spends 7 days immersed in one of the most remote, wild, and beautiful areas of the United States: the 'Grand Canyon' of Oregon.

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    Lower Owyhee DeRiemer Kayaking Trip

    6 Days | April - May | Class III+ | Gateway: Boise, ID

    Join the nationally recognized kayaking instructors at DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking for guided hard shell kayaking and instruction on the Salt River. The river is extremely remote, bizarrely beautiful, unpredictable, sometimes haunting, very wild, and rarely seen.

Recent Testimonials

  • "As a past small businessman, I know how important feedback can be. I don’t think you have too many worries. I’ve been doing trips down rivers for the last 40 years, I pre-date self-bailing boats. Your guides are the hardest working guides I have ever been around and they put more effort in than any other group I have been around. " - Matt
  • "A huge Thank You!! We absolutely loved the trip and I can truly say that you guys at Momentum are the best guides and crew I’ve ever worked with. And thanks for letting me row! :)!"
  • "The trip was exceptional. Andy is a true talent. He was well-respected as the leader. The team did a great job. I’ve been rafting for 25 years and this was the best team and experience I’ve ever had."
  • "The Owyhee River in SE Oregon is in a remote area. That said, you are rafting in an area of beautiful mini Grand Canyon formations on day 3 and 4 of a 5 day/4 nite trip. Food and staff are the best I have experienced on 12 other adventure rafting trips… Momentum has my vote…9 out of a 10. Never mind….lets go 10!!”"
  • "Have already recommended MRE to friends. This trip was definitely my best guided river experience ever -- thanks so much for everything!" - Marc
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