List of rivers of Oregon facts for kids
Oregon is a state in the United States that's full of amazing rivers! These rivers are like the veins of the land, carrying water across the state and eventually to the Pacific Ocean or into special lakes that don't flow anywhere else. This article will help you learn about some of Oregon's most important rivers, organized by where their waters end up. You'll find out about big rivers, smaller streams, and even places called "sloughs" which are like slow-moving channels of water.
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Oregon's Rivers: A Closer Look
Oregon has thousands of rivers and streams! They are super important for nature, providing homes for fish and other wildlife. They also give us water for drinking, farming, and fun activities like fishing and rafting.
Rivers Flowing to the Pacific Ocean
Most of Oregon's rivers eventually flow into the mighty Pacific Ocean. Let's explore some of the biggest ones, starting from the north and heading south.
Columbia River
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. It forms much of the border between Oregon and Washington. Many other rivers in Oregon flow into the Columbia before its water reaches the ocean.
- Skipanon River
- Youngs River
- John Day River (This one is in northwestern Oregon, not to be confused with the larger John Day River in central Oregon!)
- Clatskanie River
- Multnomah Channel
- Willamette River
- Sandy River
- Hood River
- West Fork Hood River
- East Fork Hood River
- Middle Fork Hood River
- Deschutes River
- John Day River (This is the larger one in central Oregon)
- Umatilla River
- Birch Creek
- North Fork Umatilla River
- South Fork Umatilla River
- Walla Walla River
- Snake River
- Grande Ronde River
- Wenaha River
- Wallowa River
- Minam River
- Lostine River
- Lookingglass Creek
- Catherine Creek
- Imnaha River
- Powder River
- Eagle Creek
- North Powder River
- Burnt River
- Malheur River
- Owyhee River
- Grande Ronde River
- Necanicum River
- Nehalem River
- Miami River
- Kilchis River
- Wilson River
- Trask River
- Tillamook River
- Nestucca River
- Three Rivers
- Little Nestucca River
- Neskowin Creek
- Salmon River
- D River
- Siletz River
- Yaquina River
- Alsea River
- Yachats River
- Siuslaw River
- Siltcoos River
- Umpqua River
- Tenmile Creek
- Coos River
- Coquille River
- New River
- Sixes River
- Elk River
- Rogue River
- Illinois River
- Grave Creek
- Applegate River
- Evans Creek
- Bear Creek
- Ashland Creek
- Emigrant Creek
- Little Butte Creek
- Antelope Creek
- South Fork Little Butte Creek
- Lost Creek
- Dead Indian Creek
- Elk Creek
- Big Butte Creek
- South Fork Rogue River
- Middle Fork Rogue River
- Red Blanket Creek
- Middle Fork Rogue River
- Union Creek
- Bybee Creek
- Pistol River
- Chetco River
- Winchuck River
- Klamath River (This river starts in Oregon but flows into the Pacific Ocean in California.)
*Sycan River *North Fork Sprague River *South Fork Sprague River
Rivers Flowing into Lakes with No Outflows
Some rivers in Oregon flow into lakes that don't have any rivers flowing out of them. This means the water stays in the lake and usually evaporates.
Alvord Lake
Alvord Lake is a dry lakebed for much of the year, but when it has water, these rivers flow into it:
Hart Lake
Hart Lake is another lake without an outlet.
- Deep Creek
- Honey Creek
Lake Abert
Lake Abert is a large, salty lake in south-central Oregon.
Malheur Lake
Malheur Lake is a large, shallow freshwater lake in southeastern Oregon.
- Donner und Blitzen River
- East Fork Silvies River
- West Fork Silvies River
Summer Lake
Summer Lake is a seasonal lake in south-central Oregon.
See also
- List of canals in Oregon (A-L) and List of canals in Oregon (M-Z)
- List of lakes in Oregon
- List of longest streams of Oregon
- List of National Wild and Scenic Rivers#Oregon
- Lists of Oregon-related topics
- List of rivers in the United States
- List of rivers of the Americas by coastline
- List of shoals of Oregon
