Ouzel Outfitters

Summer isn't over yet! It's not too late to jump on one of our super fun full day adventures on the Deschutes River! Grab your family and your friends and join us for a day of exciting whitewater, beautiful scenery and active splashy shenanigans. Hike into the natural water slides at White River, swim a rapid with your guide and enjoy a calm float between. Lunch is included and we offer round trip transportation out of Bend, OR. Get one last trip in before summer is over!

Meet AJ! Ouzel's Training Manager and Senior Guide extraordinaire AJ was born and raised in Bend, Oregon, and still proudly calls it home. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Business Administration. An avid outdoorsman and food lover, he enjoys exploring Central Oregon’s backroads and soaking in the small-town charm of the area. Growing up in a family of boaters, AJ caught the rafting bug at a young age and never looked back. He thrives in the guide lifestyle, especially embracing the unique logistics that come with the job. When winter rolls around, you’ll find him either driving the Zamboni at the local ice rink or carving down the slopes—sometimes even in a yeti costume!

Quotes from guests on the Lower Salmon:
"The river guides on this trip were extraordinary, as were the geography and history lessons, the food was delicious, the river is magnificent to be in and see, what an experience! The fun memories made will last a lifetime. We met some good people and had a great time. Thank you so much Ouzel Outfitters!" - Rick and Carolynn P.

OUR 2027 CALENDAR IS READY TO BOOK!

Go to any of our river pages and click "Availability & Reservations" to view our 2027 launch calendars. Don't see the trip you want or the date you need? Call or email us! Many of our start dates and trip lengths are flexible.

[email protected]
541-385-5947

Despite all of the fires in Oregon the air quality on the Rogue has been great. We still have lots of availability on several launches. End your summer with an absolute life changing adventure on the beautiful Wild and Scenic Rogue River!

August 25th: 4-Day Camp Trip
August 29th: 3-Day Camp Trip
August 29th: 4-Day Camp Trip
September 6th: 4-Day Camp Trip
September 11th: 4-Day Geology Focused Camp Trip
September 16th: 4-Day Camp Trip

We are offering another half price deal on 2 spaces on our August 28th Lower Salmon 5-Day Trip! Call our office to grab this great opportunity to experience the beautiful canyons and roller coaster waves of this gem of a river trip. (Some restrictions may apply)
541-385-5947

We can't talk about Ouzel Guides without talking about Tim. Tim is a native Oregonian and has earned the nick name "Captain Oregon" during his 25+ years at Ouzel. Tim graduated from the U of O and enjoys being outside (preferably without shoes on) as much as possible. An absolute wealth of knowledge about the natural world around him, Tim is an invaluable member of any crew he is on or leading.

Ouzel Guides Mikayla, Grant and Toby living their best lives on the Lower Deschutes! We offer 2 and 3 day trips on this gorgeous stretch of river. For anyone who has just a little bit of time for an adventure or who might be curious about multi-day rafting, this is an amazing experience.
https://www.oregonrafting.com/deschutes-3-day

Our final 4-Day Rogue Combination Camp & Lodge Trip of this season on August 18th has space available! Spend 2 nights in our comfortable riverside camps and the 3rd at the gorgeous Half Moon Bar Lodge tucked into the rugged Rogue wilderness. Book online or give us a call, this is truly a trip of a lifetime!

https://www.oregonrafting.com/reservations?%2Freserve%2Ft9097-rogue-river-trips%2F9097%2Fbook