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Tumalo Creek

Tumalo Creek, your resource for all things paddling in Central Oregon! Located in the Old Mill District in Bend Oregon right on the Deschutes River. This access to the river allows our customers an immediate and stress free experience to go play on the water. Whether you choose kayaking, paddleboarding, tubing or playing in the Bend Whitewater Park, which is located only feet away from our backyard, you can do it all from our retail location or one of our other seasonal river locations also available for services in the summer. Check out our Riverbend Park Kiosk, or Park and Float information and locations. 

Wanting to beat the crowds, learn a new paddling discipline or take your paddling to another level? We offer a wide variety of classes, tours and overnight trips that are sure to get your paddle blood flowing. All classes and tours are taught by our passionate ACA-certified instructors and we provide all technical paddle and safety equipment needed.

Rentals:

River Float Tubes • Stand Up Paddleboards • Kayaks • Whitewater Kayaks • Canoes • Raft • Rentals • Sailing Kayaks • Group Rentals

Tours:

San Juan Islands Kayak Tour • Half Day Deschutes River Kayak Tour • Upper Deschutes River • Kayak Tour • Fall Foliage Deschutes River Tour • Sundowner Standup Paddleboard Evening • Sunset Kayaking at Lake Billy Chinook • Old Mill District Full Moon Tour • Private Group Tours

Lessons and Classes:

Flatwater Kayaking: 

Basic Skills Kayaking Class (BSK) • Intermediate Skills Kayaking Class

Whitewater Kayaking:

Full Immersion Whitewater Kayaking Weekend • Women’s Whitewater Kayaking Weekend • Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking Weekend • Lower Deschutes Whitewater Kayaking Camp • Brace and Roll at Tumalo Creek • Independent Kayak Roll Practice

Stand Up Paddleboard- SUP

Basic Skill Standup Paddleboard Class • Intro to Whitewater SUP • Yoga SUP

Tumalo Kids:

Kids Paddle Sports Adventure Camp • Kids Whitewater Kayaking Camp • Kids After School Paddling Program

We have been in business for 20 years. That’s 20 years in Bend and integrating ourselves into the community. Our community is what drives our company and our team . That means supporting our local business neighbors, and also putting the natural environment that surrounds us and makes Bend the epicenter for everything outdoors our number one priority.  Our staff is passionate about spreading information and practicing river stewardship. We encourage questions about what efforts we are implementing and what YOU can do to help ensure our rivers are as beautiful for future generations as they are for us today. 

Tumalo Creek Promise!

 Try Before You Buy

Our shop is located on the Deschutes River so you’ll be able to try everything before you buy it, and go home with the confidence that you’ve found the perfect piece of gear to fit your needs.

Price Protection

Purchase with the confidence in knowing that if you find the same product for a lower price, Tumalo Creek will match that price.

We Give Back

Tumalo Creek gives 5% of our profits to environmental organizations dedicated to the preservation of Central Oregon’s precious waterways.