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Description - Map 9 |
| 12.0 | |
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Historical Note - Water Tower: The construction of the Deschutes Railroad began at this site in 1909. The last remaining railroad water tower is located here at the mouth of Harris Canyon. |
| 11.2 | |
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Harris Rapids, Class II: Small waves, shallow rocks. |
| 11.1 | |
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Green Light Rapids Class II+: Large waves, rocks with turbulent currents. |
| 11.0 | |
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Green Light Hole: Campsite, medium group, no shade, sandy beach. |
| 10.9 | |
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Fall Canyon: Campsite, large group, toilet, good shade. |
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Campsite Notes: Campsites at mile 10.5, 10.0, and 9.2 are under special restriction due to a landowner easement. No campfires or dogs are allowed at any time. No camping is allowed when cattle are present. |
| 10.5 | |
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Campsite: Small group, limited shade. |
| 10.0 | |
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Campsite: Medium group, no shade, sandy beach. |
| 9.3 | |
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Deer Spot: Campsite, medium group, good shade. |
| 9.2 | |
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Campsite: Small group, good shade, sandy beach. |
| 8.4 | |
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Bedsprings: Two campsites, medium / large groups, toilet, limited shade. |
| 7.7 | |
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Hot Rocks: Campsite, medium group, good shade, sandy beach. |
| 7.5 | |
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Washout Rapids, Class III: Scout river left, large hole, waves, and turbulent currents. |
| 7.5 | |
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Geological Note: Washout Rapids was formed in 1995 when a flash flood of a normally dry tributary deposited boulder sized material into the Deschutes River. |
| 7.3 | |
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Deschutes Camp: Campsite, small group, no shade. |
| 7.2 | |
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Free Bridge: Campsites, small group, good shade. |
| Historical Note - Free Bridge: John E. Harris built the first toll bridge at this site in 1873. Wasco County purchased the bridge in 1887 and turned it into a 'free' bridge. In 1905 the bridge was rebuilt of steel and concrete. In 1914 the bridge collapsed. According to initial reports, the cause of the collapse was a strong gust of wind. Upon further examination, evidence of sabotage was found. | |||
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Note: Motorized boat users are not allowed to camp on the west side of the river between Free Bridge and Sharps Bar. |
| 7.1 | |
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Free Bridge Rapids, Class II: Small waves, shallow rocks. |
| 6.8 | |
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Kloan: Three campsites, small groups, primitive vehicle access, good shade, sandy beach. |