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Oregon Rivers and Creeks (Page 3)

Pistol River - Oregon Coast Rockhounding

Pistol River – Rockhounding Adventure on the South Oregon Coast

2021-02-08

• Pistol River Rockhounding is a popular adventure on the Oregon Coast • White quartzContinue Reading

Three C Rock - South Umpqua River

South Umpqua Swimming – Hidden Swimming Holes along the River

2020-09-03

• Plenty of swimming spots are located along South Umpqua River A major tributary ofContinue Reading

White River Falls - Oregon

White River Falls – Oregon’s Most Dramatic and Historically Significant Waterfalls

2019-09-09

• White River Falls is an iconic Oregon waterfall with beauty—and serious hazardsContinue Reading

Little Falls - Cliff Jumping

Little Falls on Steamboat Creek – A Hidden Waterfall for Swimming and Bathing

2019-08-19

• Little Falls is a beautiful small waterfall in the Umpqua National Forest • AContinue Reading

Pioneer Park - Calapooia River

Pioneer Park: A Riverside Retreat on Calapooia River in Brownsville

2019-07-17

• Pioneer Park on the Calapooia River offers scenic riverside charm in historic Brownsville Pioneer ParkContinue Reading

Scotts Mills County Park

Scotts Mills Falls – Butte Creek | Marion County Park

2019-06-12

• Scotts Mills Falls is a first site where the best grist mill in OregonContinue Reading

Fall Creek Lake

Fall Creek Lake – Your Gateway to Water Adventures

2019-05-06

Fall Creek Lake (also known as Fall Creek Reservoir) is a man-made lake within theContinue Reading

Bear Creek - North Fork Santiam River

Bear Creek Park – Summer Haven on Little North Santiam River

2019-03-29

• Bear Creek is a great destination for summer outdoor activities • Rocky wading andContinue Reading

Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs | Cascade Mountains

2018-09-18

Austin Hot Springs is privately owned and closed to the public Located approximately 60 milesContinue Reading

Blowout Creek - Detroit Reservoir

Blowout Creek Swimming & Jumping – Cascade Mountains

2018-08-23

• Blowout Creek offers swimming in a deep pool of the narrow deep canyon •Continue Reading

Oxbow Regional Park - Sandy River

Sandy River Swimming | Portland Metro Area

2018-08-15

• The Sandy River is known for its sandy beaches, cool and clean water •Continue Reading

Alsea River Swimming

Alsea River Swimming & Crayfishing | Coast Range

2018-08-12

• The Alsea River water heats up quickly to comfort level for swimming • TheContinue Reading

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