Lower White River Wilderness
Lower White River Wilderness is a protected wilderness in the US State of Oregon on the southern part of Mount Hood. In 2009, Congress designated the area a National Wilderness preserve.[2]
| Lower White River Wilderness | |
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IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
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| Location | Wasco County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Hood River |
| Coordinates | 45°08′36″N 121°27′04″W[1] |
| Area | 2,806 acres (1,136 ha) |
| Established | 2009 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management |
The White River rises from White River Glacier in White River Canyon. While some additions to the Mount Hood Wilderness protect the upper parts of the river, the Lower River Stretch is protected by the Lower White River Wilderness. Managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, Keeps Mill Campground maintains primitive trails, camping areas, and staging areas.
Available activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking/Backpacking
- Wildlife Viewing
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References
- "Lower White River Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- "Lower White River Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
External links
- "Lower White River Wilderness, Oregon". Public Lands Information Center.
- Lower White River Wilderness Area - BLM page
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