Mill City to Mehama
Oregon – US
- Class
- II- to II
- Length
- 7 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 850 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
- Author
- PDXDownstream
Current Flow
1,220 CFS
Gauge height: 3.33 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 11:00 PM
▼ -0.83/hr (12h) ▼ -0.42/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 800 |
| Average | 1,500 |
| Maximum | 3,000 |
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
This "lower" run has less whitewater, more houses, and more people (during the summer) than the run upstream (Packsaddle Park to Mill City). The river takes on a more urban feel here and the lack of any "major" rapids makes this a common training ground for up and coming Kayakers, open canoists, and families looking for a summer float.
It is worth noting that at high water this run is swift, cold, and filled with plenty of waves and deserves class III attention.
Fisherman's Bend park has a nice takeout that makes for a shorter trip. The Park has no entry fee.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Mill City | 850 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | A scamble down the hill at a small park. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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