| Description: The Chetco Wild & Scenic River is divided into a 27.5-mile wild segment from the headwaters down to Mislatnah Creek; a 7.5-mile scenic segment from Mislatnah Creek down to Eagle Creek; & a 9.5-mile recreational segment from Eagle Creek down to the Siskiyou National Forest boundary.
Location: The reach of the Wild & Scenic Chetco River extends 44.5 miles, from its headwaters in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness down to the Siskiyou National Forest boundary just above Loeb State Park. There are six put-ins above Loeb Park, on the recreation section (lower Chetco). These are all accessible off Forest Road 1376, 10-14 miles east of Brookings.
Season: year round.
Fee: NW Forest Pass required at trailheads. Available: Fishing Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking
Boating (Non-motorized) Horseback Riding
Boating (WW) Water Sports
Camping Wildlife Viewing
Drinking Water RV Sites Restrooms Boat Ramp. Notes: Hiking on the strenuous 17-mile Upper Chetco Trail in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness or the easier Chetco River Gorge Trail, which is only accessible when H2O is low, usually from late spring to early fall.
Reservations: no |
Supervisor`s Office, Siskiyou National Forest, Chetco River Campground Web Site |
Campground: Supervisor`s Office, Siskiyou National Forest, Chetco River in Grants Pass Oregon *