Welcome To Blue Sky Rafting

Enjoy Portland’s Best White Water Rafting

Since 1998, we have focused on high quality rafting trips with a flexible, detail-oriented approach to customer service.

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Blue Sky Rafting

Since 1998, we have focused on high quality rafting trips with a flexible, detail-oriented approach to customer service. Rather than focusing on maximum growth and revenue, we’ve chosen to focus on moderate, sustainable growth and specializing in a few quality rafting trips. 

Our Professional Rafting Trips

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting with our expert-guided trips designed for adventure seekers of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun and scenic ride or an experienced rafter craving intense rapids, we offer tailored experiences to match your skill and excitement level. Our professional guides ensure a safe, exhilarating, and unforgettable journey through stunning river landscapes. Get ready to paddle, splash, and create lasting memories on the water!

Upper Clackamas Half Day

The Clackamas is one of the premier white water rivers in Oregon and is within easy reach of the Portland metro area.

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$75.00

Upper Clackamas Full Day

Travel the full lengh of the Clackamas River with all the major rapids and a wonderful, bar-b-que along the river.

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$125.00

North Santiam Half Day

The North Santiam River is a great summer rafting trip and is within easy reach of the Portland metro area.

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$75.00

Lower Clackamas Half Day

The North Santiam River is a great summer rafting trip and is within easy reach of the Portland metro area.

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$65.00

Book your trip with us!

We offer adventures of varying difficulties that rafters of all skill levels can enjoy.

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Making Waves with Friends & Family!

Experience the thrill of rafting with your group! Paddle through exciting rapids, enjoy breathtaking views, and create unforgettable memories together. Perfect for friends, families, and team-building adventures!

Group Trip Info

Rafting with Blue Sky is a great way to build lasting connections while having fun! Groups of all ages and abilities can have a great time rafting. We have a variety of trips that function well for groups from 10-50 people. We can also customize any of our trips so you get the experience you want, including adding a meal to a half day trip or adjusting the timing of trip.

Family Rafting Trip Info

Some of our most memorable trips are with families. Whether it’s young kids and parents or adult kids with parents or extended families together for a reunion, the joyful memories on the river make it all worth it for us. Being on the river together is a great way to re-connect and step away from our day-to-day lives in a beautiful, healthy environment.

Rafting Memories

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting with our exclusive adventure packages! Whether you’re seeking a heart-
pounding ride through the rapids or a relaxing scenic float, we have the perfect trip for you.

Celebrating 25 years of whitewater rafting in Oregon

Based just 30 miles from Portland, Oregon, Blue Sky Rafting has been offering high-quality rafting trips since 1997. We truly believe that time spent on the river can change your life. Specializing in Oregon white water rafting trips close to the Portland metro area, our goal is to provide a first-class rafting experience and still allow time to enjoy all the other activities available in and around Portland. Come join us on the river today!

Testimonial

The positive experiences of clients who have embarked on rafting trips with Blue
Sky Rafting, highlighting the company’s knowledgeable guides

My kids and I had an amazing experience with Blue Sky Rafting. We went white water rafting and Shelby was our guide and fellow adventurer. He was the best we could have gotten. He calmed my daughter's fears with his really funny and hilarious jokes

HARDI WOURK Travellers

What a great experience! The Shoshone rapids were perfect for my family. This time of the year the water level is perfect for little ones... Go earlier in the season for bigger rapids. CatJo did an amazing job guiding us safely down the river.

ALISON WHITE Travellers

We had the BEST time! Our guide Gabbie was so knowledgeable of the river, gave us interesting facts and fun ideas to do in town. I called ahead because I was worried about rain. They were so great and put us on an earlier trip. So accommodating!

LISSA MILIAN Travellers

My kids and I had an amazing experience with Blue Sky Rafting. We went white water rafting and Shelby was our guide and fellow adventurer. He was the best we could have gotten. He calmed my daughter's fears with his really funny and hilarious jokes

HARDI WOURK Travellers

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose a company for my rafting trip?
  1. First, think about what kind of general trip you are interested in.
      • Are you looking for a 1/2 day or single day trip or an overnight trip?
      • Do you want something close to home or more out in the wilderness?
      • What level of difficulty would your group be comfortable rafting?
      • Are there specific dates that you have available?
    1. Next, call several companies and talk with them about the kind of trip you think you would like.
      • Does the company make you feel comfortable and take the time to answer your questions?
      • Do they offer a trip which might meet your expectations or are they more concerned with trying to sell you a trip that is easier for them to do?
      • How familiar are the guides with the river trip you will be taking? Are they a local company or are they based far away from the river?
      • Are there any additional costs you might incur (wetsuit rental, for example) and what is included in the trip price (lunch? transportation? camping gear?, etc.)?
Is a more expensive trip better than a less expensive trip?

Not necessarily. There are lots of different considerations that go into pricing a rafting trip. Every company has different operating costs and profit expectations. Many companies will justify high prices by explaining that their trips are “higher quality” than others. We think “high quality” doesn’t have to mean high prices. So you will find quality equipment, quality guides, quality lunches, and quality customer service on all our trips at a reasonable price. We are always thinking of new ways to make our trips better like providing hot lunches, hot chocolate, and action whitewater photos of your trip for purchase. By keeping our overhead low, we can keep our prices reasonable and still provide the highest quality raft trip on the river.

What will the weather be like? Do you still raft if it is raining?

Spring weather in Oregon is very unpredictable. We usually have a good idea 5-10 before a trip what the weather will be like and what river conditions will be like. Cloudy weather is fairly common although we also can have beautiful, sunny, warm days. Spring storms can increase water levels quickly, increasing the size of waves and the speed of the water. On rainy or cloudy days it is important to dress appropriately. In general, a wetsuit worn over a bathing suit and a paddling jacket is sufficient to maintain a comfortable body temperature. If you get cold easily, a wool or polypro sweater can be worn under the paddling jacket. A wool or fleece hat is a good choice on cool days. Remember, paddling the raft keeps you active and warm! Yes, we still raft when it is raining. If you are dressed appropriately and have an open mind, rafting on rainy days can be a very exciting, and memorable trip.

What time of year is best for white water rafting in Oregon?

Because of the relatively low elevations of the Cascade Mountains and Oregon’s temperate weather, Oregon is blessed with a year-round rafting season. Water levels are highest during spring snowmelt, generally April through June. Water temperatures range from a low of around 40deg. to a high in the mid 50s. Air temperatures range from a low of 55 deg. to a high of 85-90 deg. Most rafters will prefer to wear a wetsuit to ensure a comfortable trip even when the air temperature is high. Differences in water level can create different rafting experiences. The high water of early spring provides an exciting, roller coaster ride through large waves and powerful river currents. High water yields to medium flows later in the spring, which produces a fun, bouncy, wet trip. Early summer trips are characterized by lower flows, increasing the amount of maneuvering required to navigate the rapids, but providing a quieter, more casual atmosphere.

How safe if white water rafting? Is this trip safe for my child?

Despite its reputation as an extreme sport, whitewater rafting can be as safe as snow skiing and many other outdoor sports. Most injuries are minor (scrapes, bruises, sore muscles). When accidents happen, they generally occur on more difficult sections of rivers or at higher than normal water levels. You can minimize your exposure to risk by choosing a river section which contains rapids appropriate to your skill level and experience. In addition, listen closely and ask questions when your guide explains safety procedures. Remember, rafting is more than just an adrenaline rush. Think about what kind of experience you want before you choose a particular raft trip. There are many beautiful, beginner rafting trips which provide an enjoyable, memorable experience. We take lots of kids down the river every year. We have a recommended minimum age for each of our trips based on both the difficulty of the river, time of year, and maturity of the child. Our goal is for each child to have a great time on the river and want to continue enjoying outdoor sports their whole life. Understand that just because your child meets our minimum recommended age for a particular trip, does not mean that they will have a great time. Some kids are more cautious than others, particularly when approaching new activities. Please have an honest discussion with your child about their expectations for the trip and feel free to call us with additional questions or concerns.

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