We decided to try and float a section of the Deschutes that was a little less busy than the old mill area in Bend... but also unknown to us other than a recommendation. After researching google earth, the plan was to put in near Tumalo (just downriver of Tumalo state park) and then take out a a place called Twin Bridge downriver.
Overall, it was a fun float. A little shallow in spots where you were hitting rocks on the bottom. Twin bridge is too far though... a good 2.5+ hours and there are a couple of rapids that are maybe a little too 'exciting' for 'float rafts'. In retrospect, I would have taken out at the bridge you cross under in the Tumalo.
