2025 marks the 39th annual Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival, which is one the longest standing whitewater events in the nation. It's the best time to get out on the river and have fun. Whether you are a kayaker, rafter, paddle boarder or packrafter there is an event for you! Come out and test your skills or bring your camp chair and watch the action. Clack Fest is all about bringing the community together for an amazing weekend on the water with friends. We strive to organize a river festival where everyone is welcome while preserving the festival for future generations of paddlers.

Schedule of Events

10:00 am - R-4 Downriver

The four person raft race is a mass start beginning at the Fish Creek Day Use area. Teams must negotiate three downriver gates at Carter Bridge Rapid. Teams finish by touching the finish bouy at Moore Creek with their paddle.

10:30 am - Kayak Downriver Long Boats

The Kayak Long Boat race is a mass start beginning at Fish Creek Day Use area. Racers must negotiate three downriver gates at Carter Bridge Rapid and finish by touching the finish buoy on river left below Carter Bridge with the bow of their kayak.

11:00 am - SupSquatch Downriver

The SupSquatch (giant paddleboard) race sponsored by Ilusive Outdoor Goods is a mass start beginning at the Fish Creek Day Use area. Teams must navigate three downstream gates at the Carter Bridge Rapid and finish by touching their paddle to the finish buoy on river left below Carter Bridge.

12:00 pm - Club Float River Parade "LOVE YOUR CLUB"

Join the 2025 closing event to celebrate the Oregon Whitewater Association, Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club, and the Lower Columbia Canoe Cbub for the "LOVE YOUR CLUB" float. This is not a race. It is a fun float and open to ALL. Pick your favorite craft, shuttle up to Fish Creek day use area, and show us how much you love your club by sharing the love from your craft! Float with the group to Moore Creek River access site.

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