The Frenzy 5 Mile

Check-In: 3:30 pm
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Cost: $42-69/person
Difficulty: Class II-III

Want to hit two of the biggest rapids on the Deschutes and fit a great whitewater adventure into your tight vacationing schedule? Did you hit Maupin late in the afternoon? The Frenzy Five is the trip for you. After you check in at the lodge, we’ll shuttle you up to the put in at Harpham Flat, 5 miles up river. You’ll paddle through Wapinitia, Disco, Devil’s Hole, Boxcar, and Rodeo rapids.  There is time for a brief swim, then you’ll take out at the lodge. You won’t find a faster and more active stretch of water on this section of the Deschutes.  And it’s so much fun!!

(This short trip is only offered once daily, in the afternoon.)

Call or click to reserve your trip! 541.395.2404

Our Most Asked Frequently Asked Questions:

We recommend a child be 6 years old, and weigh at least 50 pounds.  Our smallest sized life jacket accommodates a 50 pound child & heavier.  It is critical that their life jacket fits appropriately.

Our Maravia rafts seat 7 + your guide.

No, we do not allow pets on our trips. Please make alternate arrangements for your pet while you are rafting. 

No, we do not provide wetsuits, and most likely the weather will be warm enough that you don’t need one.  We DO provide Splash Gear for cooler days.  These rain tops & rain pants, are worn over your rafting clothes, and will keep you dry.

Any day!  However, most people come out in July and August. So if you want a little more solitude, we recommend June, September and during the week anytime.  The weather is always great, and you get the river all to yourself.

  • Swimsuit and/or shorts and t-shirt
  • Tennis shoes or river sandals
  • Long sleeve shirt & pants if you burn easily
  • Hat for sun protection
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Sunscreen
  • Windbreaker or rain gear (if the weather forecast isn’t ideal–most of the time it is perfect!)
  • Towel and change of clothes for the trip home
  • Extra pair of prescription glasses or contacts (just in case…)
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We run the best all day rafting trip on the Deschutes River…no doubt about it.  No crowds!  Private launches on our OWN PROPERTY where a lodge, restaurant and bar are waiting for your relaxation and enjoyment.  No parking on the street just to meet in a parking lot and be shuttled to the river.  At Imperial, you check in in the heart of our riverfront property and enjoy our spacious lawn until your launch time.  Did we mention that we are right on the Deschutes river?

Plus, our very experienced river guides know how to run the Deschutes River and have a lot of fun, but most importantly are safe while doing it.  They choose to live their summer on the river and look forward to spending the day with you.  (They also look forward to telling you a few of their stories and bad jokes, too.)  But, seriously….they are very well trained and most importantly respect the water.  They take simple precautions to make sure you have a terrific day and stay safe doing it.

We’ll always judge your skill level and desired aggressiveness on the river and take the appropriate path on the river to ensure 2 things: success and enjoyment.  Every single river trip is different from the last.  Our guides make sure the trip you receive is the trip you want