Deadwood Creek (Oregon) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Deadwood Creek
Looking upstream about 3 miles (5 km) from Deadwood
Location of the mouth of Deadwood Creek in Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Lane
Physical characteristics
Main source	near Taylor Butte Central Oregon Coast Range, Siuslaw National Forest 1,385 ft (422 m) 44°15′32″N 123°41′30″W / 44.25889°N 123.69167°W / 44.25889; -123.69167
River mouth	Lake Creek Deadwood 243 ft (74 m) 44°05′40″N 123°45′34″W / 44.09444°N 123.75944°W / 44.09444; -123.75944

Deadwood Creek is a small river, also called a creek, in Oregon, a state in the United States. It flows through Lane County. This creek is a branch of Lake Creek, which then flows into the Siuslaw River.

The creek starts near a place called Taylor Butte. This area is part of the Central Oregon Coast Range mountains. It winds its way through the beautiful Siuslaw National Forest. Finally, Deadwood Creek joins Lake Creek near the small town of Deadwood. From there, Lake Creek flows into the Siuslaw River. The Siuslaw River eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean near Florence.

The Covered Bridge

Near the town of Deadwood, the creek flows under a special bridge. This is the Deadwood Creek Bridge. It's a covered bridge, which means it has a roof and sides, like a tunnel. These bridges were built long ago to protect the wooden parts from rain and snow. This helps them last longer.

The Deadwood Creek Bridge carries Deadwood Loop Road. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's an important historical landmark.

Fishing in the Creek

Deadwood Creek is home to a type of fish called steelhead. These are a kind of rainbow trout that live in the ocean and come back to freshwater to lay their eggs. People can fish for these steelhead, but they must release them back into the water. This is called "catch and release" fishing. It helps protect the fish population.

However, there are rules to protect other fish too. Fishing for any type of fish is not allowed in Deadwood Creek from April 1 to December 31. This is to keep the Chinook salmon safe while they are laying their eggs.

Smaller Streams Joining Deadwood Creek

Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into Deadwood Creek. They add water to the creek as it travels. From where Deadwood Creek starts to where it ends, these are some of the streams that join it:

• Fawn Creek
• Elk Creek
• Panther Creek
• Buck Creek
• Rock Creek
• Karlstrom Creek
• Alpha Creek
• Deer Creek
• Bear Creek
• Raleigh Creek
• Swartz Creek
• West Fork Deadwood Creek
• Boyle Creek
• Green Creek