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Owyhee River Trip Information

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The river
The Owyhee canyon provides unsurpassed solitude, 65 miles of total wilderness from Rome to Lake Owyhee. There are very few access points and limited facilities at put-in and take-out sites. As we travel the river corridor, we must assume a greater degree of personal responsibility for our safety and well-being. Please take time to prepare yourself mentally and physically. Spring water and air temperatures may be very variable, come well stocked with warm and water resistant clothing.

Area map
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Level of difficuty
Rates, reservations and cancellation policy

Meeting time and place.
We will meet you the morning of our trip at 9 at the BLM campground and office in Rome, OR.

- Coming from the south, go through Reno, NV. Take I-80 east and go 165 miles to Winnemucca. Take Highway 95 to Burns Junction, about 130 miles, continue another 12 miles to the hamlet of Rome. The Owyhee River crosses Hwy 95 just beyond Rome. The river access is on the right hand side of the road. Last gas and food before Rome are in the small town of McDermitt on the NV-OR border.
- Coming from the north, go through Bend, OR. Take Hwy 20 and go 132 miles to Burns. Take Hwy 78 to Burns Junction, about 100 miles, continue another 12 miles to the hamlet of Rome. The Owyhee River crosses Hwy 95 just beyond Rome. The river access is on the right hand side of the road.

Lodging
- Camping at the Rome river put-in
- Rome Cafe, located right across the river put-in offers food and rustic cabins, 541-586-2294
- Basque Station Motel in Jordan Valley, 35 miles NE of Rome on Hwy 95, 541-586-2244
- Best Western in Burns, 541-573-5050

Information: BLM, Vale, OR 541-473-3144

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Safety
Your safety and comfort are our utmost concern. Our guides are mature, skilled professionals, certified in first aid and CPR. All trips are equipped with first aid kits and river rescue equipment. Safety procedures will be explained in detail prior to and during the trip. Because of the inherent risks involved with any outdoor activity, we are required to have
you sign an acknowledgment of risk and release of liability before your trip.
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Equipment
We supply the finest river equipment, including wetsuits and paddle jackets (when needed), top-of-the-line Coast Guard approved life jackets and helmets.

Food
We provide all meals, from lunch the first day through lunch the last day. We serve fresh, wholesome food, organic when available. We make every effort to accommodate your needs and preferences; let us know if you are on a special diet or have food allergies. We supply water, juice and wine with dinner. Bring your own sodas and/or beer if you so desire, we'll keep them iced.

Souvenirs
River Dancers T-shirts and hats are nice mementos of your adventure. Ask your guides at the end of your trip.

Gratuities
If you feel your guide did a great job, a tip is the perfect to show your appreciation.

WHAT TO BRING
On the river
- Wetsuit if you own one
- Tennis shoes or sturdy river sandals
- Swimsuit and shorts
- Synthetic short and long sleeve shirts, no cotton please
- Fleece or wool jacket
- Windbreaker and rain coat
- Sun hat and warm hat
- Sunglasses with straps
- Sunscreen and lip balm

Camping
- Ground tarp and compact waterproof tent
- Sleeping pad and warm sleeping bag
- Extra clothing and socks...no cotton please
- Hiking shoes
-Toiletries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Day pack or fanny pack for hiking

If you would like to purchase some of your own river gear, go to NRS

Optional
- Camera with extra film or batteries
- Binoculars
- Spare glasses or contact lenses
- Medication, insect repellent
- Extra beverages if desired
- Extra set of car keys

We reserve the right to use any photographs taken by our staff during any trip for commercial or educational purposes.