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Donner und Blitzen River, Oregon
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Description: The Donner und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River includes 72.7 miles of wild river in the Steen Mountains Resource Area, including all the
major tributaries, from the headwaters to the Malheur National
Wildlife Refuge boundary. The tributaries-- Little Blitzen River,
South Fork Blitzen River, Big Indian Creek, Little Indian Creek, and
Fish Creek-- tumble down scenic glaciated canyons, and through the
highe Great Basin desert ecosystem. All the waters of the system
harbor exceptional wild trout fisheries.
Wildlife watching for bighorn sheep in the Steen Mountains, wild
horses in the river basin, and seasonal waterfowl and bird watching
at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Scenic driving on the Steen
Mountain Back Country byway offers a great way to visit the
mountains, the river, and the wildlife. The Oregon High Desert Hiking Trail parallels the main stem of the wild and scenic river. Camping at developed campgrounds or at dispersed sites around the recreation area.
Location: Access from the Steens Mountain Back Country Byway. The river can either be reached from unimproved roads off the Byway or near South Steens Campground, where the road crosses the river.
Address: Bureau of Land Management
Burns District Office
HC74 - 12533 Highway 20 West
Hines, OR 97738 |
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Phone: (541) 573-4400 |
Season: year round |
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Fee: no |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
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