Five Rivers (Oregon) facts for kids
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Fisher School Bridge crosses Five Rivers at Fisher
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 Location of the mouth of Five Rivers in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Counties | Lincoln, Benton, Lane |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Central Oregon Coast Range Siuslaw National Forest 1,510 ft (460 m) 44°11′55″N 123°48′33″W / 44.19861°N 123.80917°W |
| River mouth | Alsea River near Stoney Mountain 85 ft (26 m) 44°21′30″N 123°49′37″W / 44.35833°N 123.82694°W |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 119 sq mi (310 km2) |
Five Rivers is a stream in Oregon, a state in the United States. It flows into the Alsea River. A stream like Five Rivers that flows into a larger river is called a tributary.
The name Five Rivers comes from five important smaller streams that flow into it. These are Alder, Cougar, Buck, Crab, and Cherry creeks. The river flows through Lane, Lincoln, and Benton counties.
Five Rivers starts in the Central Oregon Coast Range mountains. It winds its way generally north through the Siuslaw National Forest. The river then joins the Alsea River near a place called Stoney Mountain. This spot is about 25 miles (40 km) away from where the Alsea River meets the Pacific Ocean at Waldport.
Along the river, you'll find small communities. The rural community of Paris is about 17 miles (27 km) upstream from where Five Rivers joins the Alsea. Further downstream, about 7 miles (11 km) away, is another community called Fisher. Here, Five Rivers meets Crab Creek. You can also see the Fisher School Bridge at Fisher. This is a special covered bridge that people can walk across.
Fun on Five Rivers
There's a cool spot called Five Rivers Launch near where Five Rivers meets the Alsea River. It's a day-use area, meaning you can visit during the day. It's managed by Lincoln County.
This launch has a gravel ramp where you can put small boats into the water. There's also a parking area for cars. It's a great place for launching drift boats, like canoes and kayaks. These boats are perfect for floating gently down the river.
Streams Joining Five Rivers
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into Five Rivers along its path. They add water to the main river.
Here are some of the named streams that join Five Rivers, listed from where Five Rivers starts (its source) to where it ends (its mouth):
- Prindel Creek
- Lord Creek
- Summers Creek
- Cedar Creek
- Fendall Creek
- Green River
- Crazy Creek
- Alder Creek
- Crab Creek
- Cougar Creek
- Buck Creek
- Cherry Creek
- Cascade Creek
- Swamp Creek
- Lobster Creek
- Elk Creek
- Bear Creek
