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Alfred Loeb State Park - Chetco River Swimming

Alfred Loeb State Park – Myrtlewood Paradise on the Chetco River

2022-07-22

• Alfred Loeb State Park is nestled within Oregon’s southernmost Myrtlewood habitat • The areaContinue Reading

Kilchis River Park

Kilchis River – Swimming | Oregon Coast

2021-08-07

• Kilchis River attracts swimmers, boaters, and crayfish lovers • In the summertime, the waterContinue Reading

Dam Hole - Trask River

Trask River – Swimming | Oregon Coast

2021-08-04

• Trask River features numerous swimming holes • The river is well-known for excellent fishingContinue Reading

Crowfoot Falls Swimming

Scenic Crowfoot Falls of Southern Oregon

2021-08-01

Access to Crowfoot Falls is privately owned and closed to the public • Crowfoot FallsContinue Reading

Short Bridge - South Santiam River

Short Covered Bridge – The Only Covered Bridge Over the South Santiam River

2021-07-21

• Short Covered Bridge is a historic wooden structure • This is the only coveredContinue Reading

Cascadia State Park - Swimming

Cascadia County Park – Swimming & Hiking | Oregon Cascades

2021-07-15

• Cascadia County Park has a rich history of indigenous people and pioneers • AContinue Reading

Jordan Bridge Thomas Creek Swimming

Broken Dam Swimming | Thomas Creek at Jordan Bridge

2021-07-03

• Broken Dam is a scenic swimming area at the Jordan Bridge on Thomas CreekContinue Reading

Silver Falls State Park Swimming

Silver Falls State Park Swimming | Oregon Cascades

2021-06-22

• Silver Falls State Park swimming is possible in the designated swimming area • TheContinue Reading

Cow Creek Rockhounding and Swimming

Cow Creek Back Country Byway – Swimming & Rockhounding

2021-06-19

• Cow Creek Back Country Byway along lower Cow Creek offers a journey through historyContinue Reading

Butler Bar Campground - Elk River Swimming

Elk River – A Wild and Scenic Gem of the Oregon Coast

2021-06-08

• Elk River is nationally designated as Wild and Scenic • The area offers anContinue Reading

South Umpqua Swimming

South Umpqua Swimming | Umpqua National Forest

2020-09-03

• There are plenty of South Umpqua swimming spots along South Umpqua Road • WaterContinue Reading

Siuslaw River Swimming

Siuslaw River Swimming | Oregon Coast Range

2020-08-28

• There are numerous Siuslaw River swimming spots with convenient access • Water temperatures riseContinue Reading

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