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Clackamas River, Oregon
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Description: The reach of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River extends from Big
Springs to Big Cliff and contains 20 miles designated for its scenic
value and 27 miles designated for its recreational value. Originating
in the Cascade Range, the Clackamas flows through a steep-walled
canyon lined with dense forest and basalt crags on its way to the
Columbia River. A superb fishery, bordering old-growth forest,
spectacular scenery, and whitewater rafting, and proximity to
Portland make the Clackamas a favorite destination. From just below
Indian Henry campground to the North Fork Reservoir, the river is
12.5 miles of Class III-IV whitewater. Above the power station to the
Collawash River is a stretch of Class IV-VI, and from there up to the
June Creek bridge, you can expect Class III-IV rapids (8 miles).
The South Fork of the Clackamas has also been designated as a wild river, in 4.2 miles from its confluence with the East Fork of the South Fork Clackamas to its confluence with the Clackamas.
The Clackamas River provides crucial habitat for anadromous fish,
including the last significant run of wild late winter coho in the
Columbia Basin, and one of only two remaining runs of spring chinook
in the Willamette Basin. In addition, it supports a significant population of winter steelhead. The riparian area around the Clackamas River also provides habitat for the bald eagle and northern spotted owl.
Location: From Portland, go between 30-45 miles east on OR 224, the Clackamas River Highway. At the end of OR 224, you can go another 27 miles on Forest Road 46, the Clackamas River Road.
Address: Supervisors` Office
Mount Hood National Forest
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, OR 97055 |
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Phone: (503) 622-7674 |
Season: year round |
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Fee: for developed camping |
Reservations: for some campgrounds
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Hiking on the 15-mile long Clackamas River Trail, which passess 100-foot high Pup Falls as well as many other cascades. The Fish Creek trailhead is on FR 54, near the junction of FR 54 and OR 224. The 12-mile Dry Ridge Trail, accessible from Roaring River campground, is more difficult, but is open to horses as well as hikers. The 8-mile Riverside National Recreation Trail, accessible from FR 46 right past the jct with OR 226, offers the easiest hiking, and is open to biking, but requires a NW Forest Pass at the trailhead.
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