North Fork of the Malheur River

Oregon

Malheur National Forest
431 Patterson Bridge Road
Post Office Box 909
John Day, Oregon 97845

Designated Reach: October 28, 1988. From its headwaters to the Malheur National Forest boundary.

Classification/Mileage: Scenic — 25.5 miles; Total — 25.5 miles.

The North Fork of the Malheur River's outstanding values are its scenery and geology. Flowing from a mosaic of lodgepole pine, meadow/wetland areas, and old-growth ponderosa pine, the river enters a steep, rugged canyon at its lower end. Trout fishing and big game hunting are important activities.