Tenmile Creek (Lane County, Oregon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tenmile Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Tenmile Creek in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
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| Main source | Oregon Coast Range Siuslaw National Forest 1,233 ft (376 m) 44°12′24″N 123°55′38″W / 44.20667°N 123.92722°W |
| River mouth | Pacific Ocean Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site 10 ft (3.0 m) 44°13′31″N 124°06′39″W / 44.22528°N 124.11083°W |
| Length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
Tenmile Creek is a stream located in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States. It flows west from the Siuslaw National Forest in the Oregon Coast Range. The creek eventually empties into the Pacific Ocean at Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site. This spot is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of Yachats.
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What's in a Name?
Tenmile Creek got its name because it is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) long. There's also a place called Tenmile Ridge. This ridge runs next to the creek and is named after it.
Tenmile Creek Bridge
A special bridge called the Tenmile Creek Bridge crosses over the creek. This bridge carries U.S. Highway 101, a major road. A talented engineer named Conde B. McCullough designed this bridge in 1931. It is 180 feet (55 meters) long.
Ten Mile County Park
Along Tenmile Creek, you can find Ten Mile County Park. Lane County operates this park. It's a great place to visit!
Park Amenities
The park has restrooms and four spots where you can set up a tent for camping. It's also a good place for fishing and hunting.
Park Location
You can find Ten Mile County Park about 4 miles (6 kilometers) upstream from Highway 101. Just follow Forest Service Road 56 to get there.
Tributaries of the Creek
Several smaller streams flow into Tenmile Creek. These are called tributaries.
- Wildcat Creek joins from the right side.
- South Fork joins from the left side.
- McKinney Creek joins from the right side.
- Mill Creek joins from the left side.
