Cavitt Creek facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of Cavitt Creek in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Region | Umpqua National Forest |
| County | Douglas |
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| Main source | Cascade Range near Red Butte 4,019 ft (1,225 m) 43°08′43″N 122°52′18″W / 43.14528°N 122.87167°W |
| River mouth | Little River near Peel 889 ft (271 m) 43°14′27″N 123°01′14″W / 43.24083°N 123.02056°W |
Cavitt Creek is a small stream in Oregon, a state in the United States. It flows through Douglas County. This creek is a branch, or "tributary," of the Little River.
The creek starts high up in the Cascade Range mountains, near a place called Red Butte. From there, it flows mostly west, then north. It winds its way through the beautiful Umpqua National Forest. Finally, Cavitt Creek joins the Little River about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) before the small town of Peel. The Little River then flows into the North Umpqua River.
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Explore Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site
About 3 miles (4.8 km) upstream from where Cavitt Creek joins the Little River, you'll find the Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site. This fun spot is located right along Cavitt Creek Road.
What to See and Do
This recreation site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It's a great place to visit, especially if you love nature!
- Waterfalls and Swimming: The main attraction is the Cavitt Creek Falls, a pretty 6-foot (1.8 m) waterfall. Below the falls, there's a cool swimming hole perfect for a dip on a warm day.
- Camping: The site offers campsites where you can set up your tent and enjoy the outdoors.
- Facilities: You'll find helpful amenities like water spigots, parking areas, and restrooms.
- Outdoor Activities: The area is close to great spots for fishing and hiking. You can explore trails and try to catch some fish.
The park is open for visitors from May 22 to September 26 each year.
Cavitt Creek Bridge
The Cavitt Creek Bridge is an important structure in the area. It carries Cavitt Creek Road over the Little River. This bridge is located downstream from where Cavitt Creek flows into the Little River. Before reaching this bridge, Cavitt Creek Road also crosses Jim Creek, which is another stream that flows into the Little River.
Streams Joining Cavitt Creek
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into Cavitt Creek along its path. These streams add water to Cavitt Creek as it makes its way to the Little River.
Upstream Tributaries
Starting from the source of Cavitt Creek and moving downstream, some of the first named streams that join it include:
- Withrow Creek
- Cultus Creek
- Liveoak Creek
- Tuttle Creek
- Springer Creek
Downstream Tributaries
Further downstream, as Cavitt Creek gets closer to the Little River, more streams flow into it. These include:
- Mill Creek
- White Rock Creek
- Copperhead Creek
- Buck Peak Creek
- Buckshot Creek
- McKay Creek
- Evans Creek
