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Quartzville Creek Swimming Area

Quartzville Creek Rockhounding: Volcanic Rocks, Quartz, and Gold Flakes

2026-02-26

• Enjoy recreational gold panning along Quartzville Creek’s 12-mile Wild and Scenic River corridorContinue Reading

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon – riverbank with parked car and tree-lined hillside" shows a tranquil bend of the river with a stony shore in the foreground, a white car parked near the water's edge, and lush, forested hills forming a green backdrop beneath a blue sky.

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding – South Umpqua River Gravel Bars

2026-02-06

• Myrtle Creek offers the most convenient access to South Umpqua River gravel bars justContinue Reading

Ash Flat Campground in Oregon: The picture "Ash Flat Campground in Oregon – rocky shore with gear and floating tubes" depicts a rocky riverbank lined with green bushes, where a blue sleeping bag and various personal items are scattered near the water's edge, along with black inflatable tubes ready for floating.

Ash Flat Campground – Year-Round Escape to the South Umpqua River

2026-02-03

• Ash Flat Campground offers peaceful river access and crystal-clear swimming holeContinue Reading

Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon – picnic table and fire ring in the forest" shows a wooden picnic table and benches sitting on bare earth surrounded by large mossy boulders, with a metal fire ring and wooden seats nearby, all set in a dense, green forest.

Boulder Creek Campground – Quiet Retreat along the South Umpqua River

2026-02-02

• Boulder Creek Campground is one of the few primitive campgrounds along the South UmpquaContinue Reading

Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon – river with mossy rocks and dense forest backdrop" shows a flowing river bordered by moss-covered boulders and thick vegetation, with evergreen trees rising up steep hillsides and a blue inner tube floating in the water.

Dumont Creek Campground – Secluded Retreat on the South Umpqua River

2026-02-01

• Dumont Creek Campground is a quiet spot with easy river accessContinue Reading

White Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "White Creek Campground in Oregon – forested creek with reflections" features a peaceful, slow-moving creek bordered by dense green forest, with tall trees and bushes reflected in the water on a sunny day.

White Creek Campground – Secluded Forest Retreat on the Little River

2026-01-30

• White Creek Campground is a small camp spot with easy access to a tonContinue Reading

Cedar Creek Campground - Brice Creek, Oregon

Cedar Creek Campground – Gateway to Brice Creek Adventures

2025-10-01

Cedar Creek Campground Bridge Cedar Creek Campground is tucked into the forest along Brice Creek,Continue Reading

Brice Creek - Lund Park

Lund Park Campground – Brice Creek Camping in the Umpqua National Forest

2025-09-30

Lund Park Campground sits along Brice Creek in the Umpqua National Forest, about 26 milesContinue Reading

Marys River Park, Oregon - Mary's River Swimming Area

Marys River Park – Trails, Beach, and Family Fun in Philomath

2025-08-09

Marys River Park in Philomath, 7 miles west of Corvallis, is a peaceful 28-acre openContinue Reading

D River Shortest River In The World

D River – The Second Shortest River In The World

2024-12-02

• D River holds the distinction of being one of the world’s shortest rivers TheContinue Reading

Dorena Covered Bridge – One Of The Newest Covered Bridges In Oregon!

2023-09-09

• Dorena Covered Bridge is the newest of all other Oregon covered bridgesContinue Reading

McKee Bridge Day Use Area

Applegate River Swimming & Other Water Activities

2023-09-03

• Applegate River swimming is an excellent way to cool down in summer! • TheContinue Reading

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Quartzville Creek Swimming Area

Quartzville Creek Rockhounding: Volcanic Rocks, Quartz, and Gold Flakes

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Hart Mountain Hot Springs Campground – Camping at the Wildlife Refuge

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon – riverbank with parked car and tree-lined hillside" shows a tranquil bend of the river with a stony shore in the foreground, a white car parked near the water's edge, and lush, forested hills forming a green backdrop beneath a blue sky.

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding – South Umpqua River Gravel Bars

South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon – gray rock outcrops along riverside trail" shows smooth, light and dark gray rock formations covered in patches of grass and wildflowers, with a person walking along a sandy trail beside the river in the background.

South Umpqua River Rockhounding – 30 Miles of Gravel Bars

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