Owyhee River - Wikipedia
The source of the Owyhee River is in northeastern Nevada, in northern Elko County, approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of the city of Elko. It flows north along the east side of the Independence Mountains of Nevada, passing through Wild Horse Reservoir and then cutting northeast past the north end of the range.
Owyhee Wild & Scenic River - Bureau of Land Management
Explore this National Wild and Scenic River by floating some of its 120 miles through rugged, spectacular canyonlands and ash flows. The river was included in the National Wild and Scenic River System in 1984 because of its outstanding scenic, …
Lower Owyhee River Rafting & Kayaking - Whitewater Guidebook
The Owyhee River offers hundreds of miles of river trips on the East Fork, South Fork, Deep Creek, and other tributaries that could be combined for a trip over two weeks, but most people opt for a 3-5 day trip on the Owyhee River below Rome.
Owyhee River Wilderness Area - Bureau of Land Management
The Owyhee and Bruneau-Jarbidge river systems provide visitors with unsurpassed solitude in canyons of unique beauty and form. From placid pools to turbulent whitewater; from vertical cliffs to steep grassy slopes; and from wildlife, such as California bighorn sheep to wildflowers, including the Bruneau River flox, these rivers and their ...
Owyhee River - Rivers.gov
The Owyhee River is a 346-mile-long tributary of the Snake River that begins in northern Nevada and flows through southwestern Idaho, before finishing its route in Oregon.
A Hiker’s Guide to the Owyhee Canyonlands - Travel Oregon
May 22, 2020 · Named to honor three Hawaiian members of a fur-trapping party who were lost in the region in 1819, the Owyhee River has sculpted the land into stunning canyons amidst colorful remnant volcanic features, rock formations and rolling sagebrush hills.
Get to know our Owyhee River
Jul 23, 2018 · Cutting through benches of the Owyhee Canyonlands formed by volcanic activity and erosion in the remote and primitive environment of southeastern Oregon, the Owyhee river has served as an oasis for visitors and wildlife since prehistoric times.
Iron Point (Owyhee River) is No. 5 on list of Oregon's best …
Dec 28, 2011 · IRON POINT (OWYHEE RIVER CANYON) The overlook at Iron Point in Malheur County, at the edge of the deepest part of the Owyhee River Canyon, feels about as remote as remote gets in Oregon. For...
Owhyee River Info - Oregon River Experiences
Nestled within the vast expanse of the great American West, the Owyhee River offers a glimpse into the untamed beauty of the region. Surrounded by stunning high desert scenery, this area is steeped in rich history and offers a unique blend of rugged landscapes and cultural heritage.
Owyhee River - The Oregon Encyclopedia
Jun 2, 2022 · The Owyhee River, in the southeastern corner of Oregon, is a 280-mile-long tributary of the Snake River. It flows northward from its Nevada headwaters through Idaho, cuts through the arid uplands of southeastern Oregon, and flows into the Snake River on the Oregon-Idaho state line near Adrian.