12 Irresistible Photos of Oregon Rivers You Must See

by Jessica Tomlinson | Apr 13, 2020 | Adventures, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Forest Bathing, Interesting, Photography, Photos, Southern Oregon, Travel

Quartzville Creek Wild And Scenic River Photo By The Bureau of Land Management via Flickr CC2

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Oregon has incredible rivers and creeks to get out and explore. We thought we'd share some of our favorites with you so you can explore them through photos and start planning your warm weather Oregon adventures.

1. Sweet Creek Falls

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2. Salt Creek Near McCredie Hot Springs

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3. Oneonta Gorge

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4. The Columbia River

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5. The Umpqua River

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6. This Lovely Spot In The Gorge

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7. The Mighty Columbia River

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8. The Nestucca River

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9. Tamolitch Blue Pool On The McKenzie River

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10. The Owyhee River

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The Owyhee River. Photo by GPA Photo Archive via Flickr CC0.

11. Autumn On Brice Creek

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12. The Rogue River

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Written By Jessica Tomlinson

Jessica Tomlinson is a native Oregonian currently living in Southern Oregon. She has been blogging since 2006. She loves nature, photography, hiking, camping, and exploring Oregon's wilds.

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