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County
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Length (miles)
Description
Potential Classification
ORVs
Watershed (HUC Code 8)
Year Listed/ Updated
Other StateAlsea 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/ 1993Alsea 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/ 1993Alsea River
Lincoln, Benton
Mainstem from Siuslaw National Forest Boundary to head of tide at RM 12
19

Recreational
Fish, Recreational
Alsea
1982/ 1993Alsea 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
1993Alsea 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
1993Alsea 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
1993Antelope 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
1993Antelope 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
1993Barnes 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
1993Bear 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
1993Boulder Creek
Douglas
Within Boulder Creek Wilderness
8

Wild
Scenic
North Umpqua
1993Breitenbush 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/ 1993Breitenbush 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
1993Breitenbush 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
1993Breitenbush 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
1993Browns 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
1993Canton 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
1993Chetco 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
1982Chetco 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
1993Clackamas River
Clackamas
River Mill Dam to Baker Bridge at Carver
15

Recreational
Fish, Recreational
Clackamas
1982/ 1993Clackamas 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
1993Clackamas 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
1993Coquille 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
1993Coquille 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
1993Cow 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
1993Crabtree 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
1993Crescent 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
1982Crooked 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
1982Crooked River, South Fork
Crook
Bill Jake Hollow to confluence with Crooked River
26

Scenic

Upper Crooked
1993Crooked River, South Fork
Crook
Twelvemile Creek to Bill Jake Hollow
9

Wild

Upper Crooked
1993Crooked River, South Fork
Crook
Logan Reservoir to Twelvemile Creek
17

Recreational

Upper Crooked
1993Deschutes 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
1982Deschutes 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
1993Drift 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
1993Drift 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
1993Drift 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
1993Drift 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
1993Fall Creek
Lincoln
Headwaters to confluence with Alsea River
12

Recreational
Fish
Alsea
1993Fall 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
1993Fish 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
1993Greenleaf 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
1993Hood 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
1993Hood 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
1993Jack 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
1993John 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
1982John 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
1982Joseph 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
WAKilchis River
Tillamook
Confluence of North Fork Kilchis River and South Fork Kilchis River to Tillamock Bay
16

Recreational
Fish, Recreational
Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu
1993Little Deschutes River
Deschutes
Deschutes National Forest boundary to confluence with Deschutes River
62

Recreational
Geologic
Upper Deschutes
1982/ 1993Little 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
1982Little Luckiamute River
Polk
Headwaters to confluence with Luckiamute River
27

Recreational
Other
Upper Willamette
1993Little 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
1982Little North Santiam River
Marion
Willamette National Forest Boundary to confluence with North Santiam River
17

Recreational
Fish, Recreational, Scenic
North Santiam
1993Lobster 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
1993Lobster Creek
Benton
Bear Creek to confluence with Five Rivers
17
Exceptionally high quality spawning habitat for important anadromous fish species.
Recreational
Fish
Alsea
1993Lostine 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
1982Luckiamute River
Polk
Headwaters to confluence with Willamette River
61

Recreational
Cultural, Other
Upper Willamette
1993Malheur 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
1993Marten 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
1993McKenzie 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/ 1993McKenzie 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
1982Miller 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
1993Minam 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
1982Molalla 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
1993Molalla River, Table Rock Fork
Clackamas
Headwaters to confluence with Molalla River
13

Recreational
Cultural
Molalla-Pudding
1993Nehalem 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/ 1993Nestucca 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/ 1993Nestucca 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/ 1993Nestucca 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/ 1993Nestucca 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/ 1993Nestucca 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/ 1993New 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
1993Opal 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
1993Paulina 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
1993Pistol 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
1993Quartzville 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
1993Quartzville 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
1993Sandy 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
1993Sandy River
Multnomah, Clackamas
Mt. Hood National Forest Boundary to Marmot Dam
13

Recreational
Cultural, Fish, Recreational
Lower Columbia-Sandy
1993Santiam 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
1993Santiam River, Middle
Linn
Willamette National Forest boundary to slack water in Green Peter Reservoir
8

Recreational
Cultural, Other
South Santiam
1993Santiam 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
1993Santiam 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
1993Santiam River, North
Linn
Mehema to confluence with South Santiam River
26

Recreational
Fish, Recreational
South Santiam
1993Santiam 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/ 1993Santiam 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
1993Sevenmile 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
1993Sharps Creek
Lane
Clark Creek to confluence with Row River
11
Fishing, camping, swimming, and recreational mining.
Recreational
Recreational
Coast Fork Willamette
1993Siletz 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/ 1993Siletz River, North Fork
Lincoln
Headwaters to confluence with South Fork Siletz River
11

Scenic
Fish, Wildlife, Other
Siletz-Yaquina
1993Siltcoose 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
1993Siuslaw River
Lane
Wildcat Creek Launch Site to Clay Creek Campground
22
One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries.
Recreational
Fish
Siuslaw
1982/ 1993Siuslaw River
Lane
Clay Creek Campground to Siuslaw Falls
32
One of this Region's most important anadromous fisheries.
Recreational
Fish
Siuslaw
1982/ 1993Siuslaw 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/ 1993Siuslaw 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/ 1993Siuslaw 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/ 1993Siuslaw 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/ 1993Smith 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/ 1993Smith 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
1993Smith 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
1993Smith 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
1993Smith 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
1993Sprague 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
1982Squaw 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
1993Steamboat 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/ 1993Steamboat 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/ 1993Steamboat 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/ 1993Takenitch 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
1993Tenmile 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
1993Tenmile 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
1993Tenmile 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
1993Tenmile 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
1993Trask River
Tillamook
Confluence of North Fork Trask River and South Fork Trask River to Tillamook Bay
19

Recreational
Fish, Recreational
Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu
1982/ 1993Trask 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/ 1993Trask River, South Fork
Washington
Headwaters to confluence with Trask River
9

Recreational
Fish
Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu
1982/ 1993Tualatin River
Washington
Confluence of Sunday Creek to confluence with Willamette River
80

Recreational
Cultural
Middle Willamette
1993Umpqua 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/ 1993Umpqua 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/ 1993Umpqua 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
1993Walker 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
1993Wassen 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
1993Wassen 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
1993Wassen 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
1993Whittaker 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
1993Willamette River
Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Washington
Lane County line to confluence with Columbia River
168

Recreational
Cultural, Fish, Recreational, Wildlife, Other
Middle Willamette
1982/ 1993Willamette 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
1993Willamette 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
1993Williamson 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
1982Wilson River
Tillamook
Confluence with North Fork Wilson River to Tillamook Bay
30

Recreational
Fish, Recreational, Wildlife
Wilson-Trusk-Nestuccu
1993Yamhill River, South
Yamhill, Polk
Confluence of Ead and Pierce Creeks to confluence with North Yamhill River
64

Recreational
Cultural, Other
Yamhill
1993Yaquina River
Lincoln
Headwaters to confluence with Yaquina Bay
54

Recreational
Fish
Siletz-Yaquina
1993ZigZag 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
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