Oregon Rivers and Creeks

Thomas Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "yellow agate underwater" features a heart-shaped yellow agate stone resting among darker, rounded rocks and multi-colored gravel on the creek bed, all visible through clear water.

Thomas Creek Rockhounding – Oregon’s Creek for Agates and Covered Bridges

• Thomas Creek combines mineral hunting with covered bridges and swimming holesContinue Reading

North Santiam River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "green jasper and river stones" shows a close-up of smooth river rocks underwater, including shiny green jasper stones and pieces of orange and brown rock.

North Santiam River Rockhounding – What to Find and Where to Look

• The North Santiam River transports Cascade volcanic rocks, depositing them in gravel barsContinue Reading

Brice Creek Oregon - Swimming Hole at Cedar Creek Park

Brice Creek Prospecting in the Umpqua National Forest

Brice Creek is a scenic stream in the Cascade Mountains, known for its connection toContinue Reading

Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding at Quartzville Creek Oregon: The picture "pyrite crystals in quartz matrix close-up" features two bright, metallic pyrite crystals embedded in a rough, pale gray quartz rock, surrounded by clusters of similarly colored stones and gravel.

Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding Site near Quartzville Creek

• Boulder Creek Pyrite is exposed in a colorful road cut near Quartzville CreekContinue Reading

Blue Hole Falls on Brice Creek in Oregon: The picture "Blue Hole Falls waterfall and pool closeup" displays a close view of the waterfall cascading into the iconic deep blue-green pool, with mossy cliffs and fallen logs framing the clear, tranquil water.

Blue Hole Falls on Brice Creek – A Hidden Gem in the Umpqua National Forest

• Blue Hole Falls is a hidden waterfall and natural swimming hole on Brice CreekContinue Reading

Quartzville Creek Swimming Area

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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