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Upper Clackamas Put-In

Upper Clackamas Put-In at Sandstone Bridge provides access to a popular 13-mile whitewater section featuring Class III-IV rapids, with the put-in located just past milepost 45 on Highway 224 near Indian Henry Campground.

This is the uppermost access point on the Upper Clackamas and offers a non-motorized boat launch for paddlers and rafters looking to run continuous whitewater with notable features like Hole in the Wall, Carter Falls, and Toilet Bowl rapids.

The site is free, open year-round, and easily accessible via Highway 224, which parallels the river for scouting opportunities.


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