River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State | ||
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Alsea River | Benton | Mainstem from confluence of North and South Forks Alsea River to Siuslaw National Forest Boundary | 17 | Fisheries resource and recreational fishing opportunities are outstandingly remarkable. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Alsea | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Alsea River | Lincoln | Pacific Ocean to head of tide at RM 12 | 12 | Fisheries resource and recreational fishing opportunities are outstandingly remarkable. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Alsea | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Alsea River | Lincoln, Benton | Mainstem from Siuslaw National Forest Boundary to head of tide at RM 12 | 19 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Alsea | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Alsea River, North Fork | Lincoln, Benton | Outlet of Klickitat Lake to confluence with Bailey Creek | 11 | Dense mature forest to steep rocky outcrops. Substantial population of resident cutthroat trout. Variety of animal species. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Alsea River, North Fork | Lincoln, Benton | Confluence with Bailey Creek to confluence with Alsea River | 5 | Dense mature forest to steep rocky outcrops. Substantial population of resident cutthroat trout. Variety of animal species. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Alsea River, South Fork | Benton, Lane | Headwaters in BLM Eugene District to confluence with Alsea River and Alsea River, North Fork | 20 | Alsea Falls one of largest falls on river of this size in region. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Recreational | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Antelope Creek | Klamath | Duncan Spring in Sec. 4, T.41 S., R.14.5 E. to backwater of Willow Valley Reservoir in Sec. 8, T.41 S., R.14.5 E. | 2 | 38 prehistoric sites - Village site, lithic scatters, petroglyph panels, rock shelter, and hunting blind. | Scenic | Historic | Lost | 1993 | |||
Antelope Creek | Klamath | North Spring access road in Sec. 16, T.40 S., R.14.5 E. to bridge on CCC Road in Sec. 4, T.41 S., R.14.5 E. | 5 | One of largest prehistoric village sites found in upland area. Two petroglyph locations, rock cairns, hunting blind, and nine lithic scatters. | Scenic | Historic | Lost | 1993 | |||
Barnes Valley Creek | Klamath | BLM/U.S. Forest Servic boundary (Sec. 29, T.39 S., R.15 E.) to ford on CCC Road (Sec. 22, T.39 S., R.14 E.) | 6 | Steep basalt cliffs forming canyon walls. Provides both vegetative and geologic diversity. | Scenic | Scenic | Lost | 1993 | |||
Bear Creek | Lane | Headwaters in Sec. 18, T.16 S., R.3 E. to confluence with McKenzie River | 4 | Steelhead run is one of few remaining native, wild runs in McKenzie River Basin. Numerous other fish species. | Wild | Fish | Mckenzie | 1993 | |||
Boulder Creek | Douglas | Within Boulder Creek Wilderness | 8 | Wild | Scenic | North Umpqua | 1993 | ||||
Breitenbush River | Marion | Confluence of North and South Forks of Breitenbush River in NW 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.9 S., R.7 E., to Detroit Reservoir near Canyon Creek in NE 1/4 of Sec. 36, T.9 S., R.5 E., W.M. | 10 | Camping, fishing, commercial resort activities, kayaking, hiking, and recreational driving. Magnificent stands of "old growth"" timber | heavy use by elk and deer | and habitat areas for sensitive and threatened species." | Recreational | Recreational | North Santiam | 1982/ 1993 | |
Breitenbush River, North Fork of North Fork | Marion | Breitenbush Lake to N. Fk. Breitenbush | 4 | Views of several meadows, lakes, and sub-alpine forest stands. Relatively young ecosystem due to past volcanic activity and glaciation, providing opportunities to observe early successional processes. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | North Santiam | 1993 | |||
Breitenbush River, South Fork | Marion | Headwaters at Russell Lake in SW 1/4 of Sec. 11, T.10 S., R.8 E. to Wilderness Boundary | 5 | Clear waters flow from sub-alpine meadows to mature forest vegetation zones. Includes cascades and falls as enters steep walled canyon. | Wild | Scenic | North Santiam | 1993 | |||
Breitenbush River, South Fork | Marion | Wilderness boundary to confluence with Breitenbush River in NW 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.9 S., R.7 E., W.M. | 6 | Clear waters flow from sub-alpine meadows to mature forest vegetation zones. Includes cascades and falls as enters steep walled canyon. | Scenic | Scenic | North Santiam | 1993 | |||
Browns Creek | Deschutes | Springs in Sec. 30 to Wickiup Reservoir | 2 | Excellent spawning habitat for kokanee and excellent spawning and rearing habitat for brown trout. | Recreational | Fish | Upper Deschutes | 1993 | |||
Canton Creek | Douglas | U.S. Forest Service boundary between Sec. 31 and 36, T.25 S., R.1 E. and R.1 W. to confluence with Tin Cup Creek in Sec. 24, T.24 S., R.1 W. | 11 | Supports several native stocks of different species of fish. | Recreational | Fish | North Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Chetco River | Curry | Terminous of the Chetco WSR at the Siskiyou National Forest to the mouth | 11 | White sandbars in lower portion; flows through Redwood and other state parks. Important salmon and steelhead resource, with notable recent increases in steelhead runs. | Fish, Geologic | Chetco | 1982 | ||||
Chetco River, North Fork | Curry | Headwaters in Sec. 24, T.39 S., R.14 W. to confluence with mainstem of Chetco River in Sec. 35, T.40 S., R.13 W. | 13 | Spawning and rearing habitat for native chinook salmon and sea-run cutthroat trout. Northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet. Several major prehistoric sites. | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Wildlife | Chetco | 1993 | |||
Clackamas River | Clackamas | River Mill Dam to Baker Bridge at Carver | 15 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Clackamas | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Clackamas River, North Fork | Clackamas | Headwaters to confluence with Clackamas River at North Fork Reservoir | 14 | Presence of late winter run Coho, rare native stock of salmon | Scenic | Fish | Clackamas | 1993 | |||
Clackamas River, Oak Grove Fork | Clackamas | Timothy Lake Dam to Slackwater, Harriet Lake | 10 | Ecological/Botanical values due to largest recorded concentration of Corydalis aquae-gelidae, federal candidate species for listing as Threatened plant. | Recreational | Other | Clackamas | 1993 | |||
Coquille River, East Fork | Coos | Headwaters in Sec. 18, T.28 S., R.8 W. to confluence with NF Coquille River in Sec. 36, T.28 S., R.12 W. | 35 | Numerous waterfalls and unique sandstone rock formations. Native runs of coho, chinook salmon, steelhead, and sea-run cutthroat trout. Boating and fishing. | Recreational | Fish, Wildlife | Coquille | 1993 | |||
Coquille River, North Fork | Coos | Headwaters in Sec. 16, T.26 S., R.10 W. to confluence with SF Coquille River in Sec. 5, T.29 S., R.12 W. | 55 | Important strain of native coho salmon to reseed other tributaries. Undisturbed Douglas-fir dominated riparian zone that is optimum habitat for numerous wildlife. Major prehistoric Indian sites. | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Wildlife | Coquille | 1993 | |||
Cow Creek | Douglas | West fork of Cow Creek (T. 32 S., R. 8 W., Sec 1.) to confluence with South Umpqa River (T. 30 S., R. 5 W., Sec. 19) | 27 | Supports fall Chinook, Coho salmon, winter steelhead and cutthroat. Recreation activities include recreational gold panning and dredging, fishing and swimming. | Recreational | Fish, Historic | South Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Crabtree Creek | Linn | Headwaters to Kiote Creek Road crossing | 2 | Rock outcrops and open spaces to dense, relatively undisturbed old-growth forest. Hiking, fishing, and studying nature. Variety of animal species | Scenic | Cultural, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | South Santiam | 1993 | |||
Crescent Creek | Klamath | From Cresent Creek WSR boundary to confluence with the Little Deschutes River | 7 | Crescent Creek flows through generally flat, marshy valley and has many small, tight meanders. Both stream valleys are quite scenic, especially near the recent lava flows. | Geologic, Scenic | Little Deschutes | 1982 | ||||
Crooked River | Jefferson | Two segments: 1. Crooked River from North Fork Crooked River to Prineville reservoir and 2. In between the two Crooked River WSR segments | 71 | Main portions of river have a scenic canyon cut in volcanic rocks. Undulating canyon bottom and cliff-like canyon walls, some displaying prominent lava formations. Vegetation is sparse, but river generally flows through forested areas. Some boating use. | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Crooked | 1982 | ||||
Crooked River, South Fork | Crook | Bill Jake Hollow to confluence with Crooked River | 26 | Scenic | Upper Crooked | 1993 | |||||
Crooked River, South Fork | Crook | Twelvemile Creek to Bill Jake Hollow | 9 | Wild | Upper Crooked | 1993 | |||||
Crooked River, South Fork | Crook | Logan Reservoir to Twelvemile Creek | 17 | Recreational | Upper Crooked | 1993 | |||||
Deschutes River | Sherman, Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes | From WSR boundary near RM 171-2 at Section 13, T18S, R11E to WSR boundary at Odin Falls (RM 140) | 31 | Major, high volume river flowing largely through steep canyons displaying a variety of outstanding sedimentary and volcanic geological structures. Considerable fishing and recreational white-water and other boating, including several challenging Class III-IV runs. Important steelhead and salmon resource.' | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Deschutes | 1982 | ||||
Deschutes River, Upper | Deschutes | Little Lava Lake to Crane Prairie Reservoir | 9 | Flows through variety of unusual landscapes such as "blue lagoon"" area | ""meadows"" area | and snow-capped mountain backdrops. Complex ground water system. Peak flows are delayed until mid-summer due to time required for snowmelt to work through volcanic pile." | Recreational | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Upper Deschutes | 1993 | |
Drift Creek | Lincoln | Headwaters to Siuslaw National Forest Boundary | 10 | Pristine and undisturbed stream several sections of which contain scenic bedrock side-slopes and numerous small waterfalls. Potential habitat for northern spotted owl and bald eagle. Outstanding examples of Old growth western hemlock and Douglas fir. | Recreational | Fish | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Drift Creek | Lincoln | Siuslaw National Forest Boundary to confluence with Alsea River | 20 | Pristine and undisturbed stream several sections of which contain scenic bedrock side-slopes and numerous small waterfalls. Potential habitat for northern spotted owl and bald eagle. Outstanding examples of Old growth western hemlock and Douglas fir. | Recreational | Fish | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Drift Creek | Lincoln | Upstream crossing of eastern Forest boundary in Sec. 25, T.7 S., R.10 W. to Sampson Creek | 3 | Pristine and undisturbed stream several sections of which contain scenic bedrock side-slopes and numerous small waterfalls. Potential habitat for northern spotted owl and bald eagle. Outstanding examples of Old growth western hemlock and Douglas fir. | Recreational | Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Drift Creek | Lincoln | Sampson Creek to downstream crossing of western Forest boundary in Sec. 6, T.8 S., R.10 W. | 12 | Pristine and undisturbed stream several sections of which contain scenic bedrock side-slopes and numerous small waterfalls. Potential habitat for northern spotted owl and bald eagle. Outstanding examples of Old growth western hemlock and Douglas fir. | Scenic | Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Fall Creek | Lincoln | Headwaters to confluence with Alsea River | 12 | Recreational | Fish | Alsea | 1993 | ||||
Fall River | Deschutes | Headwaters to Deschutes River | 11 | Based upon overall combination of substantial values was given rating of outstanding. Excellent example of full river bubbling out of ground at virtually one location. Important spawning area for Deschutes River fish. | Recreational | Other | Upper Deschutes | 1993 | |||
Fish Creek | Lane | Headwaters in Sec. 22, T.16 S., R.7 W. to confluence with Lake Creek | 6 | Potential anadromous fishing habitat. Contains spring chinook, winter and summer steelhead, and winter run coho salmon. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1993 | |||
Greenleaf Creek | Lane | Headwaters in Sec. 2, T.16 S., R.8 W. to confluence with Lake Creek in Sec. 2, T.17 S., R.8 W. | 8 | High populations of steelhead and unique resident cutthroat trout subspecies. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1993 | |||
Hood River, East Fork | Hood River | Umbrella Falls to Highway 35 | 2 | One of very few true wet meadow complexes of that size and integrity in region. Important for wildlife habitat and hydrology. | Scenic | Other | Middle Columbia-Hood | 1993 | |||
Hood River, Middle Fork | Hood River | Confluence Clear and Coe Branches to Forest boundary | 1 | High potential for interpreting volcanic processes. Rough, jagged , and cindery surfaces of lava beds. Unique reestablishment of vegetative cover on lava flow. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Other | Middle Columbia-Hood | 1993 | |||
Jack Creek | Jefferson | Source in NE 1/4 of Sec. 1, T.13 S., R.8 E. to confluence with Metolius | 5 | Excellent riparian vegetation and stream bank conditions. Accounts for highest level of spawning bull trout adults within Metolius Basin. | Recreational | Fish | Upper Deschutes | 1993 | |||
John Day River | Grant | From Ingle Creek downstream to Service Creek | 82 | Long river system affording ample recreational and scenic opportunities; including Picture Gorge area, a spectacular canyon. Still accessible to anadromous fish- steelhead and salmon resource. Supports kayaking, rafting, and canoeing, especially during spring run-off. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper John Day | 1982 | ||||
John Day River, North Fork | Grant, Umatilla | From downstream end of North Fork John Day WSR at Camas Creek to its confluence with John Day River | 57 | Long, undeveloped portion of major river system. Still accessible to anadromous fish- potential steelhead and salmon resource. Highly scenic canyon region. Area provides for many back-country opportunities. | Fish, Recreational, Other | North Fork John Day | 1982 | ||||
Joseph Creek | Wallowa (Asotin, WA) | 2 segments: 1. Headwaters to upstream end of Joseph Creek WSR boundary and 2. From the downstream end of the Josesh Creek WSR at the Forest Boundary to the confluence with the Grande Ronde River | 36 | Deeply incised, fixed channel meandering river. Superlative example of rejuvenated stream erosion process; classic example of "gooseneck"" meanders. Ancestral home of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians." | Geologic, Historic | Lower Grande Ronde | 1982 | WA | |||
Kilchis River | Tillamook | Confluence of North Fork Kilchis River and South Fork Kilchis River to Tillamock Bay | 16 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1993 | ||||
Little Deschutes River | Deschutes | Deschutes National Forest boundary to confluence with Deschutes River | 62 | Recreational | Geologic | Upper Deschutes | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Little Deschutes River | Deschutes | From the WSR boundary at north section line of section 12, T.26S. R.7E to the Deshutes National Forest Boundary | 29 | Major, high volume river flowing largely through steep canyons displaying a variety of outstanding sedimentary and volcanic geological structures. Considerable fishing and recreational white-water and other boating, including several challenging Class III-IV runs. Important steelhead and salmon resource.' | Geologic | Upper Deschutes | 1982 | ||||
Little Luckiamute River | Polk | Headwaters to confluence with Luckiamute River | 27 | Recreational | Other | Upper Willamette | 1993 | ||||
Little Nestucca River | Tillamook, Yamhill, Polk | Entire length | 20 | Small, short coastal stream flowing through densely vegetated area. Salmon and steelhead fishery. Ends in Nestucca Bay, a prime estuarine habitat. | Fish | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982 | ||||
Little North Santiam River | Marion | Willamette National Forest Boundary to confluence with North Santiam River | 17 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | North Santiam | 1993 | ||||
Lobster Creek | Benton | Confluence with SF Lobster Creek to confluence with Bear Creek (Secs. 15, 22, 26, 27, 35 and 36, T.15 S., R.8 W.) | 5 | Exceptionally high quality spawning habitat for important anadromous fish species. | Recreational | Fish | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Lobster Creek | Benton | Bear Creek to confluence with Five Rivers | 17 | Exceptionally high quality spawning habitat for important anadromous fish species. | Recreational | Fish | Alsea | 1993 | |||
Lostine River | Wallowa | From the Lostine WSR boundary at the Wallowa National FS boundary to its mouth | 14 | Exceptionally clear, straight stream flowing through an excellent example of a glacial U-shaped valley. Drainage area includes portions of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, and provides fine views out to the flatter Wallowa Valley | Geologic, Scenic | Wallowa | 1982 | ||||
Luckiamute River | Polk | Headwaters to confluence with Willamette River | 61 | Recreational | Cultural, Other | Upper Willamette | 1993 | ||||
Malheur River | Malheur | Malheur Forest boundary to WSA S. boundary | 4 | Outstanding primitive values and opportunity for solitude. Landform of canyons and flat plateaus. | Wild | Scenic, Other | Upper Malheur | 1993 | |||
Marten Creek | Lane | Headwaters in Sec. 18, T.17 S., R.3 E. to confluence with McKenzie River | 7 | Fish production for steelhead, chinook, sculpins, cutthroat, and rainbow trout. | Recreational | Fish | Mckenzie | 1993 | |||
McKenzie River | Lane | Sec. 2, T.17 S., R.3 E. to Goodpasture Bridge | 12 | Many osprey nest sites. Population of native rainbow and cutthroat trout. Fishing and white water rafting. Eagle Rock, a landmark that protrudes from south bank. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Mckenzie | 1982/ 1993 | |||
McKenzie River | Lane, Linn | From the McKenzie WSR boundary at Scott Creek downstream to McKenzie Bridge, OR | 8 | Excellent scenic and fishing resource, containing stands of old growth Douglas Fir. Popular boating river. High salmon and steelhead potential. Flows past hot springs area. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Mckenzie | 1982 | ||||
Miller Creek | Klamath | Gerber Dam in Sec. 12, T.39 S., R.13 E. to mouth of canyon at Goodlow Rim in Sec. 33, T.39 S., R.13 E. | 6 | Flows through steep, narrow canyon, which is a predominant geologic feature in Gerber Plateau region covered with colorful lichens. | Scenic | Scenic | Lost | 1993 | |||
Minam River | Wallowa, Union | Minam WSR boundary at Eagle Cap Wilderness boundary to confluence with the Grande Ronde River | 9 | Exceptionally high scenic qualities while flowing through a diverse landscape; recreational boating, hiking, fishing and camping. Drains part of Eagle Cap Wilderness. Exceptionally clear water provides fine rafting and kayaking opportunities in springtime. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Wallowa | 1982 | ||||
Molalla River | Clackamas | Confluence with Table Rock Fork Molalla River to confluence with NF Molalla River | 13 | Deep, clear pools to riffles and cascading whitewater. Hiking, fishing, dispersed camping, picnicking, and waterplay. Horizontal columnar basalt rosettes. | Recreational | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Molalla-Pudding | 1993 | |||
Molalla River, Table Rock Fork | Clackamas | Headwaters to confluence with Molalla River | 13 | Recreational | Cultural | Molalla-Pudding | 1993 | ||||
Nehalem River | Washington, Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook | Headwaters to confluence with Nehalem Bay | 124 | Long, major coastal river; some meanders and occasional floodplain area. Salmon and steelhead resource; mouth at Nehalem Bay has large tidal area and other estuarine features. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Nehalem | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Nestucca River | Tillamook, Yamhill | Zone of tidal influence to mouth | 8 | High flow coastal stream with large flood plain in the lower reaches; some meandering. Very important steelhead and salmon resource. Upper portion quite undeveloped Wide variety of anadromous and resident fish. Highest producing steelhead stream in Oregon and one of the top producers of salmon. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Nestucca River | Tillamook, Yamhill | RM 15, town of Beaver to RM 7 | 9 | High flow coastal stream with large flood plain in the lower reaches; some meandering. Very important steelhead and salmon resource. Upper portion quite undeveloped Wide variety of anadromous and resident fish. Highest producing steelhead stream in Oregon and one of the top producers of salmon. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Nestucca River | Tillamook, Yamhill | RM 26, above confluence of Limestone Creek to RM 15 | 11 | High flow coastal stream with large flood plain in the lower reaches; some meandering. Very important steelhead and salmon resource. Upper portion quite undeveloped Wide variety of anadromous and resident fish. Highest producing steelhead stream in Oregon and one of the top producers of salmon. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Nestucca River | Tillamook, Yamhill | RM 35, National Forest/BLM property boundary to RM 26 | 9 | High flow coastal stream with large flood plain in the lower reaches; some meandering. Very important steelhead and salmon resource. Upper portion quite undeveloped Wide variety of anadromous and resident fish. Highest producing steelhead stream in Oregon and one of the top producers of salmon. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Nestucca River | Tillamook, Yamhill | RM 47, lower end of Old Meadow Lake to RM 35 | 14 | High flow coastal stream with large flood plain in the lower reaches; some meandering. Very important steelhead and salmon resource. Upper portion quite undeveloped Wide variety of anadromous and resident fish. Highest producing steelhead stream in Oregon and one of the top producers of salmon. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | |||
New River | Coos | Outlet of Floras Lake in Sec. 8, T.31 S., R.15 W. to confluence with Pacific Ocean north of Four Mile Creek in Sec. 35, T.29 S., R.15 W. | 8 | Parallels Pacific Ocean and confined only by sand substrate. Wild chinook salmon and several federally threatened wildlife species. Several major Native American village sites. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Sixes | 1993 | |||
Opal Creek | Marion | Headwaters at Opal Lake in Sec. 17, T.9 S., R.5 E. to confluence with Battle Axe Creek in SW 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.8 S., R.5 E., W.M. near Jawbone Flats mining millsite | 4 | Moves through dense stand of old-growth Douglas-fir with predominant understory of vine maple. Stable sculpted bedrock creates many deep, blue-green pools, rapids, and waterfalls. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic, Other | North Santiam | 1993 | |||
Paulina Creek | Deschutes | RM 3.6 Forest Boundary to Paulina Lake | 9 | Contains Newberry caldera, one of largest quaternary volcanoes in continuous United States. Exceptional and awe inspiring falls. | Recreational | Geologic, Scenic | Little Deschutes | 1993 | |||
Pistol River, South Fork | Douglas | Headwaters in Sec. 11, T.39 S., R.13 W. to confluence with Pistol River in Sec. 19, T.38 S., R.13 W. | 12 | Spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead and sea-run cutthroat trout. Marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl, federally listed or proposed as special status species. | Recreational | Fish, Wildlife | Chetco | 1993 | |||
Quartzville Creek | Linn | Unnamed creek west of Bruler Creek to Forest boundary. | 8 | Rapid current flows through large exposed boulders, cascading into deep pools. Stocked fishery of rainbow trout. Rich in mining history and prehistoric sites. Osprey nests and pine marten habitat areas. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | South Santiam | 1993 | |||
Quartzville Creek | Linn | Headwaters in Sec. 35, NE of NW, T.11 S., R.5 E.,to unnamed creek west of Bruler Creek | 5 | Rapid current flows through large exposed boulders, cascading into deep pools. Stocked fishery of rainbow trout. Rich in mining history and prehistoric sites. Osprey nests and pine marten habitat areas. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | South Santiam | 1993 | |||
Sandy River | Multnomah, Clackamas | Marmot Dam to the East boundary of Sec. 36, T. 1S, R. 4E, near Dodge Park | 12 | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Columbia-Sandy | 1993 | ||||
Sandy River | Multnomah, Clackamas | Mt. Hood National Forest Boundary to Marmot Dam | 13 | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Recreational | Lower Columbia-Sandy | 1993 | ||||
Santiam River, Little North Fork | Marion | Headwaters at confluence of Battle Axe and Opal Creeks in SW 1/4 of Sec. 28, T.8 S., R.5 E. to Forest boundary near community of Elkhorn in NE 1/4 of Sec. 32, R.8 S., R.4 E. | 10 | Steep and deeply cut canyon walls. Sculptured bedrock creates many clear pools, rapids and waterfalls. Historic mining district where recreational miners still pan for gold. | Scenic | Geologic, Historic, Scenic | North Santiam | 1993 | |||
Santiam River, Middle | Linn | Willamette National Forest boundary to slack water in Green Peter Reservoir | 8 | Recreational | Cultural, Other | South Santiam | 1993 | ||||
Santiam River, Middle | Linn | F.R. 2041 to Western Forest Boundary | 6 | Large, high density stands of old-growth timber. Spectacular scenery. Excellent trout fishery. Outstanding opportunities for geological interpretation involving large land flows. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Scenic | South Santiam | 1993 | |||
Santiam River, Middle | Linn | Sec. 36, T.12 S., R.5 E. to Forest Road (F.R.) 2041 | 2 | Large, high density stands of old-growth timber. Spectacular scenery. Excellent trout fishery. Outstanding opportunities for geological interpretation involving large land flows. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Scenic | South Santiam | 1993 | |||
Santiam River, North | Linn | Mehema to confluence with South Santiam River | 26 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | South Santiam | 1993 | ||||
Santiam River, North | Linn | Big Cliff Dam to Mehema | 19 | Fish and wildlife resource, particularly salmon and steelhead; recreational boating. Old growth stands of Douglas Fir. | Scenic | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | South Santiam | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Santiam River, South | Linn | Confluence with Squaw Creek and Seven Mile Creek where enters Forest Service land in Sec. 5, T.14 S., R.5 E., downstream to western forest boundary | 15 | Fish and wildlife resource, particularly salmon and steelhead; recreational boating. Old growth stands of Douglas Fir. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife | South Santiam | 1993 | |||
Sevenmile Creek | Linn | Headwaters of Sevenmile Creek at edge of clearcut in NE 1/4 of Sec. 13, T.14 S., R.5 E. downstream to where stream enters private land in Sec. 9, T.14 S., R.5 E. | 6 | Flows through old-growth forest, with steep side canyons and cascading water falls. Native fishing and habitat for elk as well as old growth dependent species such as Pine Marten. Historic Old Santiam Wagon Road parallels most of river. | Wild | Fish, Historic, Scenic, Wildlife | South Santiam | 1993 | |||
Sharps Creek | Lane | Clark Creek to confluence with Row River | 11 | Fishing, camping, swimming, and recreational mining. | Recreational | Recreational | Coast Fork Willamette | 1993 | |||
Siletz River | Lincoln | Confluence of North and South Forks Siletz River to confluence with Siletz Bay | 67 | Meandering coastal river with some floodplain in the lower reaches. Very interesting, heavily dissected topography with associated dense drainage pattern in the upper section. Very important and increasing steelhead and salmon resource | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Siletz-Yaquina | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Siletz River, North Fork | Lincoln | Headwaters to confluence with South Fork Siletz River | 11 | Scenic | Fish, Wildlife, Other | Siletz-Yaquina | 1993 | ||||
Siltcoose River | Lane | International Paper Company Dam to Pacific Ocean | 1 | An unusual geologic occurrence- a river in a sand dune complex. Threatened and endangered species and habitat including the snowy plover. Also supports a wide range of special interest/watchable wildlife. | Recreational | Geologic, Wildlife | Siltcoos | 1993 | |||
Siuslaw River | Lane | Wildcat Creek Launch Site to Clay Creek Campground | 22 | One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Siuslaw River | Lane | Clay Creek Campground to Siuslaw Falls | 32 | One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Siuslaw River | Lane | Siuslaw Falls to junction of North and South Fork | 11 | One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Siuslaw River | Lane | Confluence of Lake Creek to launch site at Wildcat Creek | 15 | One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Siuslaw River, North Fork | Lane | Headwaters to junction of North and South Forks | 5 | One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries | Fish | Siuslaw | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Siuslaw River, South Fork | Lane | Junction of North and South Forks to source of South Fork | 10 | One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Smith River | Douglas | Confluence with South Fork of Smith River (Sec. 31, T.20 S., R.6 W.) to western boundary of district in Sec. 6, T. 21 S., R. 7 W. | 17 | Resident and anadromous fish. | Recreational | Fish, Historic | Umpqua | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Smith River | Douglas | District boundary in Sec. 6, T.21 S., R.7 W. to confluence with Umpqua River in Sec. 35, T.21 S., R.12 W. | 62 | Numerous waterfalls and unique sandstone rock formations. Runs of coho, chinook salmon, steelhead, and sea-run cutthroat trout. Bald eagles and northern spotted owls. | Recreational | Fish, Wildlife | Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Smith River, North Fork | Douglas | Eastern Forest boundary downstream to confluence with Jump Creek | 3 | Has North Fork Falls and Lower Kentucky Falls. Flat bedrock riverbed with many groves of old-growth conifers and moss-covered, overhanging maples along banks. Four wild runs of anadromous fish and wild resident cutthroat trout. Multiple nest sites of northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet (threatened and endangered species). | Recreational | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Smith River, North Fork | Douglas | Confluence with Jump Creek downstream to point where crosses east section line of Sec. 36, T.19 S., R.10 W. | 7 | Has North Fork Falls and Lower Kentucky Falls. Flat bedrock riverbed with many groves of old-growth conifers and moss-covered, overhanging maples along banks. Four wild runs of anadromous fish and wild resident cutthroat trout. Multiple nest sites of northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet (threatened and endangered species). | Scenic | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Smith River, North Fork | Douglas | East section line of Sec. 36, T.19 S., R.10 W. downstream to point where crosses south section line of Sec. 32, T.19 S., R.10 W. | 10 | Has North Fork Falls and Lower Kentucky Falls. Flat bedrock riverbed with many groves of old-growth conifers and moss-covered, overhanging maples along banks. Four wild runs of anadromous fish and wild resident cutthroat trout. Multiple nest sites of northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet (threatened and endangered species). | Recreational | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Sprague River and North Fork | Lake, Klamath | The North Fork from the terminous of the WSR reach; and then the mainstem from the confluence of the North Fork downstream to the confluence with the Williamson River | 105 | North Fork begins in a series of wide meadows, flows through long undeveloped canyon regions and empties into the Sprague River Valley Marsh. Lower portion displays wide floodplain characteristics, with tight meanders and numerous channels and islands. Good early season trout fishery | Fish, Geologic, Scenic | Sprague | 1982 | ||||
Squaw Creek, Lower | Jefferson | Crooked River National Grassland boundary to confluence with Deschutes River | 8 | Spectacular canyon scenery. Excellent fishery. Important deer winter range and unique semiprimitive recreational opportunities. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Deschutes | 1993 | |||
Steamboat Creek | Douglas, Lane | Siwash Creek to Little Falls | 3 | Presence of large, wild population of summer steelhead which is rare in Oregon and western U.S. A number of archeologic sites that will contribute to understanding of the region's chronology, cultural relationships and settlement/subsistence patterns. | Scenic | Fish, Historic | North Umpqua | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Steamboat Creek | Douglas, Lane | Little Falls to confluence with North Umpqua River | 1 | Presence of large, wild population of summer steelhead which is rare in Oregon and western U.S. A number of archeologic sites that will contribute to understanding of the region's chronology, cultural relationships and settlement/subsistence patterns. | Recreational | Fish, Historic | North Umpqua | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Steamboat Creek | Douglas, Lane | Source of East Fork Steamboat Creek in the middle of Sec 1, T.24S., R.2E. to the confluence of Steamboat Creek and Siwash Creek | 20 | Presence of large, wild population of summer steelhead which is rare in Oregon and western U.S. A number of archeologic sites that will contribute to understanding of the region's chronology, cultural relationships and settlement/subsistence patterns. | Recreational | Fish, Historic | North Umpqua | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Takenitch Creek | Douglas | Below small dam at outlet of Takenitch Lake in Section 29, T.20S., R.12W. to Pacific Ocean. | 3 | Scenery is diverse, striking and attractive with views of distant and nearby sand dunes. Opportunity for semiprimitive recreation and solitude unique to Oregon Coast. An unusual geologic occurrence- a river in a sand dune complex. Threatened and endangered species and habitat including the snowy plover. Also supports a wide range of special interest/watchable wildlife. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Siltcoos | 1993 | |||
Tenmile Creek | Coos | Outlet of Tenmile Lake to sewage treatment plant | 1 | Large estuary, active dunes spilling into creek, and dramatic views of distant sand dunes. Unusual occurrence of stream flowing through rare geologic feature- coastal sand dune complex. Highly productive salt marsh ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife species, including some of which are threatened and endangered. | Recreational | Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Coos | 1993 | |||
Tenmile Creek | Coos | Highway 101 Bridge to day use parking lot in Spinreel Campground | 1 | Large estuary, active dunes spilling into creek, and dramatic views of distant sand dunes. Unusual occurrence of stream flowing through rare geologic feature- coastal sand dune complex. Highly productive salt marsh ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife species, including some of which are threatened and endangered. | Scenic | Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Coos | 1993 | |||
Tenmile Creek | Coos | Day use parking lot in Spinreel Campground to mouth | 2 | Large estuary, active dunes spilling into creek, and dramatic views of distant sand dunes. Unusual occurrence of stream flowing through rare geologic feature- coastal sand dune complex. Highly productive salt marsh ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife species, including some of which are threatened and endangered. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Coos | 1993 | |||
Tenmile Creek | Coos | Sewage treatment plant in Lakeside to Highway 101 bridge | 1 | Large estuary, active dunes spilling into creek, and dramatic views of distant sand dunes. Unusual occurrence of stream flowing through rare geologic feature- coastal sand dune complex. Highly productive salt marsh ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife species, including some of which are threatened and endangered. | Scenic | Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Coos | 1993 | |||
Trask River | Tillamook | Confluence of North Fork Trask River and South Fork Trask River to Tillamook Bay | 19 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Trask River, North Fork | Washington | Confluence of North Fork of the North Fork Trask River and Middle Fork of the North Fork Trask River to confluence with Trask River | 12 | Recreational | Fish, Scenic | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Trask River, South Fork | Washington | Headwaters to confluence with Trask River | 9 | Recreational | Fish | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Tualatin River | Washington | Confluence of Sunday Creek to confluence with Willamette River | 80 | Recreational | Cultural | Middle Willamette | 1993 | ||||
Umpqua River | Douglas | Confluence with North Umpqua River at River Forks (T. 26 S., R. 6 W., between Secs 31 & 32) to Elkton (T. 22 S., R. 7 W., Sec. 19). | 64 | Supports outstanding anadromous and warm water fishery values. Osprey and eagle wildlife viewing opportunities. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Umpqua | 1982/ 1993 | |||
Umpqua River | Douglas | Elkton to approximately four miles above Scottsburg, OR | 16 | Major high flow meandering coastal river displaying some entrenchment and locally developed flood plains. Important steelhead and salmon river; recreational boating. | Fish, Recreational | Umpqua | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Umpqua River, South | Douglas | Tiller (T. 30 S., R. 2 W, Sec. 33) to confluence with North Umpqua River at River Forks (T. 26 S., R. 6W, between Secs 31 & 32). | 75 | Supports outstanding fishery related recreation. Eleven National Register Sites along river town sites. | Recreational | Fish, Historic | South Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Walker Creek | Yamhill | Headwaters to confluence with Nestucca River | 3 | Relative scarcity of high-elevation wetland areas of this type. Presence of proposed threatened Sidalcea nelsoniana. | Recreational | Other | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1993 | |||
Wassen Creek | Douglas | Headwaters at Wassen Lake in Sec. 17, T.21 S., R.9 W. to USFS boundary with Smith River in Sec. 11, T.21 S., R.10 W. | 5 | Ecology of stream corridor is nearly pristine. Many old-growth dependent wildlife species. Habitat of bald eagles | Recreational | Fish, Wildlife, Other | Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Wassen Creek | Douglas | Eastern Forest boundary downstream to point where stream crosses east section line of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 16, RM 5.15 | 8 | Numerous ledges and waterfalls. Opportunities for semiprimitive nonmotorized recreation. Spotted owl nest sites within or near area. Outstanding ecology. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Wassen Creek | Douglas | RM 5.15 downstream to confluence with Smith River | 5 | Numerous ledges and waterfalls. Opportunities for semiprimitive nonmotorized recreation. Spotted owl nest sites within or near area. Outstanding ecology. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Umpqua | 1993 | |||
Whittaker Creek | Lane | Headwaters in Sec. 13, T.19 S., R.9 W. to confluence with Siuslaw River in Sec. 21, T.18 S., R.9 W. | 6 | Very large late run of chinook. | Recreational | Fish | Siuslaw | 1993 | |||
Willamette River | Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Washington | Lane County line to confluence with Columbia River | 168 | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Middle Willamette | 1982/ 1993 | ||||
Willamette River, Middle Fork | Lane, Douglas | Timpanogas Lake in NW 1/4 of Sec. 15, T.25 S., R.5 E. to confluence with Echo Creek in SW 1/4 of Sec. 16, T.24 S., R.4 E. | 12 | 500 plus foot set of waterfalls and cascades, gorge of 100 plus feet in height, numerous rock outcrops, cliffs, and islands. District's most diverse ecological/biological site at Big Swamp. | Recreational | Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Middle Fork Willamette | 1993 | |||
Willamette River, Middle Fork | Lane, Douglas | Confluence with Echo Creek in SW 1/4 of Sec. 16, T.24 S., R.4 E. to slack water at Hills Creek Reservoir in SW 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.23 S., R.3 E. | 14 | 500 plus foot set of waterfalls and cascades, gorge of 100 plus feet in height, numerous rock outcrops, cliffs, and islands. District's most diverse ecological/biological site at Big Swamp. | Recreational | Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Middle Fork Willamette | 1993 | |||
Williamson River | Klamath | From the south boundary of Klamath Marsh downstream to Chiloquin, OR | 30 | River channel winds over flat, grassy plains, interspersed with lava rock canyons and open Ponderosa pine forests; drains Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Important rainbow trout fishery | Fish, Geologic | Williamson | 1982 | ||||
Wilson River | Tillamook | Confluence with North Fork Wilson River to Tillamook Bay | 30 | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife | Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu | 1993 | ||||
Yamhill River, South | Yamhill, Polk | Confluence of Ead and Pierce Creeks to confluence with North Yamhill River | 64 | Recreational | Cultural, Other | Yamhill | 1993 | ||||
Yaquina River | Lincoln | Headwaters to confluence with Yaquina Bay | 54 | Recreational | Fish | Siletz-Yaquina | 1993 | ||||
ZigZag River | Clackamas | Wilderness boundary to Sandy River | 9 | Historical sites such as Barlow Road which was last overland link of Oregon Trail. Number of structures and two campgrounds built in early 1930's as part of CCC programs. | Recreational | Cultural, Historic | Lower Columbia-Sandy | 1993 |
Last updated: November 30, 2016