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Description - Map 5 |
| 52.0 | |
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Historical Note: The City of Maupin was established in 1880 and was named after Howard Maupin who, in the early days of the settlement, operated a ferry at this site. Maupin is the gateway to the Deschutes River, providing necessary services for recreation. |
| 51.8 | |
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Maupin City Park: Fee campground and day use area, vehicle access, toilet, tables, garbage service, RV dump station, and fee boat ramp. |
| 50.8 | |
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Oasis: Fee campground, vehicle access, toilet, tables, garbage service. |
| 49.9 | |
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Grey Eagle: Day use only, vehicle access, toilet, tables, garbage service. |
| 48.6 | |
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Note - Blue Hole Dock: In 1998, the wheelchair accessible fishing platform was re-installed at Blue Hole. This project was made possible through a cooperative partnership between The Friends of Lost Creek and the BLM. The original dock was built and donated by the Portland Rod and Gun Club. |
| 48.6 | |
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Blue Hole: Fee campground, day use area, vehicle access, wheelchair access, toilet, tables, garbage service, and fishing dock. |
| 48.25 | |
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Lower Blue Hole: Day use only, vehicle access, tables. |
| 48.2 | |
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Oak Springs: Fee campground, vehicle access, toilet, tables, garbage service. |
| 47.9 | |
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Surf City Rapids, Class II+: Roller coaster waves. |
| 47.9 | |
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Surf City: Day use only, vehicle access, tables. |
| 47.7 | |
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Note - Oak Springs Fish Hatchery: Visible on river left, is a large patch of oak trees fed by numerous springs. The springs provide water for the hatchery operated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Rainbow trout and summer steelhead are raised at the facility, for recreational fishing. |
| 47.5 | |
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Oak Springs Rapids, Class IV: Scout river right from vehicle just below Surf City. River is divided into two channels by lava rock island. Left channel: shallow rocks, large standing waves, turbulent currents, and a large hole during high spring flows. Right channel: large hole, shallow rocks (very sharp), with turbulent currents. |
| 46.8 | |
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White River Rapids, Class II+: Roller coaster waves. |
| 46.8 | |
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White River: Fee campground, vehicle access, toilet, tables, garbage service. |
| 46.7 | |
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Geological Note: The Wild and Scenic White River is fed by a glacier on the east slopes of Mount Hood. The milky white color is due to glacial silt. Once you've passed the river, look upstream to view Mount Hood. |
| 46.2 | |
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Upper Elevator Rapids, Class II: Roller coaster waves. Note - Elevator Rapids are a popular stop for boaters to float through the roller coaster waves in their life jackets. |
| 46.2 | |
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Note - Elevator Rapids are a popular stop for boaters to float through the roller coaster waves in their life jackets. |