Roaring River

Oregon

Mount Hood National Forest
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, Oregon 97055

Designated Reach: October 28, 1988. From its headwaters to the confluence with the Clackamas River.

Classification/Mileage: Wild — 13.5 miles; Recreational — 0.2 miles; Total — 13.7 miles.

National Wild and Scenic River Designation

As a tributary to the Clackamas River, the Roaring River's primitive character and remoteness are responsible for many of its unique features. In its resource assessment, the river plan identified water quality, botany, fish, wildlife, recreation, and scenery as being outstandingly remarkable values (ORVs). To qualify as an ORV, each value must be a unique, rare, or exemplary feature that is significant at a regional or national level.

Water Quality. The water of this river is cool, clear and pure.

Botany. Roaring River contains several unique botanical and ecological values.

Fish. The river provides excellent quality fish habitat, and it is important for several fish species, including native cutthroat trout, late run coho, and late run winter steelhead.

Habitat. Not only does it contain an unusually diverse array of wildlife habitat within its corridor, but it also provides high quality habitat for the federally threatened northern spotted owl.

Recreation. Roaring River offers excellent sport fishing opportunities in a remote/primitive setting. Primitive recreation opportunities are also available outside of the designated wilderness areas.

Scenery. The unmodified scenery of this river corridor is unique outside of wilderness areas.