Powder River

Oregon

Bureau of Land Management
Vale District
100 Oregon Street
Vale, Oregon 97918

Designated Reach: October 28, 1988. From Thief Valley Dam to the Highway 203 bridge.

Classification/Mileage: Scenic — 11.7 miles; Total — 11.7 miles.

This 11.7 mile stretch of the Powder River is short but sweet. It flows through a rugged canyon with geologic formations of spectacular beauty. The fishing is great, as is the hunting, although access is limited. Float boating does occur, but only in the early spring.