Pringle Falls to Big River Campground
Oregon – US
- Class
- I to II-
- Length
- 16 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 3 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 4,212 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 4,163 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
Visual or unknown
No gauge reading is available for this run — check it on site.
- Primary gauge
- VISUAL Gauge detail & alternatives
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 500 |
| Average | 1,500 |
| Maximum | 3,500 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Description
Below pringle falls is more flatwater scenic floating and fishing. There is one mandatory portage due to a log jam (see rapids section). Several camping options exist in the La Pine State Park.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tethrow Logjam | V | 700–3,500 | A large logjam constriction makes it impossible to float through this section. |
Mandatory portage on river left. |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Pringle Falls Campground | 4,212 Feet | Yes | No | No | All Vehicles | See access info here. |
| Put-In | La Pine State Park Access | 4,185 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | A small primitive ramp reaches the river on the Southwest side of the state park bridge. |
| Take-Out | Big River Access and Campground | 4,163 Feet | Yes | Yes | Yes | All Vehicles | Where century road crosses the Deschutes is the take out for this run. Access is on right right just downstream of the bridge. |
Camps
| Camp | Fee | Beach | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pine State Park Camp | No | No | Access river left. |
Permit
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Fishing
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