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Deschutes River, Oregon
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Deschutes River

Designated Reach: October 28, 1988. From Big Springs to Big Cliff.

Classification/Mileage: Scenic -- 20.0 miles; Recreational -- 27.0 miles; Total -- 47.0 miles.

The Deschutes features ruggedly beautiful scenery, outstanding whitewater boating, and a renowned sport fishery for steelhead, brown trout, and native rainbow trout. The Upper Deschutes features primarily flatwater boating with limited whitewater and excellent trout fishing opportunities. The Middle Deschutes has excellent hiking opportunities with spectacular geologic formations and waterfalls, but boating is limited. The Lower Deschutes offers the greatest opportunities for whitewater rafting and is one of Oregon's premier steelhead and trout fisheries.

Deschutes National Forest
1645 Highway 20 East
Post Office Box 6010
Bend, Oregon 97701

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