List of National Wild and Scenic Rivers

This is a list of the designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers in the United States. Each river has been designated by Congress, or, if certain requirements were met, the Secretary of the Interior. A designation may include multiple watercourses; for example, the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway includes the Namekagon River as well as the St. Croix River.

The Wolf River in Wisconsin

Rivers are managed by one or more federal, state, local government agencies. Only federal agencies are listed in this table. Abbreviations used are:

Name[1] Watercourse(s)[2] State[1] Agency[1] First designated[1] Length[1]
Wild Scenic Recreational Total
Alagnak Wild River[3] Alagnak River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 67 mi (108 km) 0 0 67 mi (108 km)
Alatna Wild River[3] Alatna River, Nonvianuk River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 83 mi (134 km) 0 0 83 mi (134 km)
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Allagash River ME Jul 19, 1970 92.5 mi (148.9 km) 0 0 92.5 mi (148.9 km)
Allegheny River Allegheny River PA USFS Apr 20, 1992 0 0 86.6 mi (139.4 km) 86.6 mi (139.4 km)
Amargosa River Amargosa River CA BLM Mar 30, 2009 7.9 mi (12.7 km) 15.5 mi (24.9 km) 6.3 mi (10.1 km) 29.7 mi (47.8 km)
American River (Lower) American River CA Jan 19, 1981 0 0 23 mi (37 km) 23 mi (37 km)
American River (North Fork) North Fork American River CA BLM, USFS Nov 10, 1978 38.3 mi (61.6 km) 0 0 38.3 mi (61.6 km)
Andreafsky River Andreafsky River, East Fork Andreafsky River AK USFWS Dec 2, 1980 262 mi (422 km) 0 0 262 mi (422 km)
Aniakchak Wild River[3] Aniakchak River, Hidden Creek, Mystery Creek, Albert Johnson Creek, North Fork Aniakchak River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 63 mi (101 km) 0 0 63 mi (101 km)
Au Sable River Au Sable River MI USFS Oct 4, 1984 0 23 mi (37 km) 0 23 mi (37 km)
Battle Creek Battle Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 23.4 mi (37.7 km) 0 0 23.4 mi (37.7 km)
Bautista Creek Bautista Creek[4] CA USFS Mar 30, 2009 0 0 9.8 mi (15.8 km) 9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Bear Creek Bear Creek MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 6.5 mi (10.5 km) 0 6.5 mi (10.5 km)
Beaver Creek Beaver Creek AK BLM, USFWS Dec 2, 1980 127 mi (204 km) 0 0 127 mi (204 km)
Big and Little Darby Creek Big Darby Creek, Little Darby Creek OH Mar 10, 1994 0 85.9 mi (138.2 km) 0 85.9 mi (138.2 km)
Big Jacks Creek Big Jacks Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 35 mi (56 km) 0 0 35 mi (56 km)
Big Marsh Creek Big Marsh Creek OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 0 15 mi (24 km) 15 mi (24 km)
Big Piney Creek Big Piney Creek AR USFS Apr 22, 1992 0 45.2 mi (72.7 km) 0 45.2 mi (72.7 km)
Big Sur River Big Sur River, North Fork Big Sur River, South Fork Big Sur River CA USFS Jun 19, 1992 19.5 mi (31.4 km) 0 0 19.5 mi (31.4 km)
Birch Creek Birch Creek AK BLM Dec 2, 1980 126 mi (203 km) 0 0 126 mi (203 km)
Black Butte River Black Butte River, Cold Creek CA USFS Oct 17, 2006 17.5 mi (28.2 km) 3.5 mi (5.6 km) 0 21 mi (34 km)
Black Creek Black Creek MS USFS Oct 30, 1986 0 21 mi (34 km) 0 21 mi (34 km)
Black River Black River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 14 mi (23 km) 0 14 mi (23 km)
Bluestone National Scenic River[3] Bluestone River WV NPS Oct 26, 1988 0 10 mi (16 km) 0 10 mi (16 km)
Bruneau River Bruneau River ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 38.7 mi (62.3 km) 0 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 39.3 mi (63.2 km)
Bruneau River (West Fork) West Fork Bruneau River ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 0.4 mi (0.64 km) 0 0 0.4 mi (0.64 km)
Buffalo River Buffalo River AR NPS Apr 22, 1992 9.4 mi (15.1 km) 6.4 mi (10.3 km) 0 15.8 mi (25.4 km)
Cache la Poudre Wild and Scenic River[3] Cache la Poudre River, South Fork Cache la Poudre River CO NPS, USFS Oct 30, 1986 30 mi (48 km) 0 46 mi (74 km) 76 mi (122 km)
Carp River Carp River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 12.4 mi (20.0 km) 9.3 mi (15.0 km) 6.1 mi (9.8 km) 27.8 mi (44.7 km)
Charley Wild River[3] Charley River, Copper Creek, Bonanza Creek, Hosford Creek, Derwent Creek, Flat-Orthmer Creek, Crescent Creek, Moraine Creek AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 208 mi (335 km) 0 0 208 mi (335 km)
Chattooga River Chattooga River, West Fork Chattooga River GA, NC, SC USFS May 10, 1974 41.6 mi (66.9 km) 2.5 mi (4.0 km) 14.6 mi (23.5 km) 58.7 mi (94.5 km)
Chetco River Chetco River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 17.5 mi (28.2 km) 7.5 mi (12.1 km) 9.5 mi (15.3 km) 44.5 mi (71.6 km)
Chilikadrotna Wild River[3] Chilikadrotna River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 11 mi (18 km) 0 0 11 mi (18 km)
Clackamas River Clackamas River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 20 mi (32 km) 27 mi (43 km) 47 mi (76 km)
Clackamas River (South Fork) South Fork Clackamas River OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 4.2 mi (6.8 km) 0 0 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
Clarion River Clarion River PA USFS Oct 19, 1996 0 17.1 mi (27.5 km) 34.6 mi (55.7 km) 51.7 mi (83.2 km)
Clearwater River (Middle Fork) Middle Fork Clearwater River, Lochsa River, Selway River ID USFS Oct 2, 1968 54 mi (87 km) 0 131 mi (211 km) 185 mi (298 km)
Collawash River Collawash River OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 0 11 mi (18 km) 6.8 mi (10.9 km) 17.8 mi (28.6 km)
Cossatot River Cossatot River, Brushy Creek AR USACE, USFS Apr 22, 1992 0 26.6 mi (42.8 km) 4.2 mi (6.8 km) 30.8 mi (49.6 km)
Cottonwood Creek (California) Cottonwood Creek CA USFS Mar 30, 2009 17.4 mi (28.0 km) 0 4.1 mi (6.6 km) 21.5 mi (34.6 km)
Cottonwood Creek (Idaho) Cottonwood Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 2.6 mi (4.2 km) 0 0 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
Crescent Creek Crescent Creek OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 0 10 mi (16 km) 10 mi (16 km)
Crooked River Crooked River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 0 14.8 mi (23.8 km) 14.8 mi (23.8 km)
Crooked River (North Fork) North Fork Crooked River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 12.2 mi (19.6 km) 8.2 mi (13.2 km) 13.3 mi (21.4 km) 33.7 mi (54.2 km)
Deep Creek (California) Deep Creek, Holcomb Creek CA USFS Mar 12, 2019 22.5 mi (36.2 km) 1 mi (1.6 km) 11 mi (18 km) 34.5 mi (55.5 km)
Deep Creek (Idaho) Deep Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 13.1 mi (21.1 km) 0 0 13.1 mi (21.1 km)
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River Delaware River, Paunnacussing Creek, Tohickon Creek, Tinicum Creek, Rapp Creek, Beaver Creek NJ, PA NPS Nov 1, 2000 0 25.4 mi (40.9 km) 41.9 mi (67.4 km) 67.3 mi (108.3 km)
Middle Delaware National Scenic River Delaware River NJ, PA NPS Nov 10, 1978 0 35 mi (56 km) 5 mi (8.0 km) 40 mi (64 km)
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River[3] Delaware River NY, PA NPS Nov 10, 1978 0 23.1 mi (37.2 km) 50.3 mi (81.0 km) 73.4 mi (118.1 km)
Delta River Delta River AK BLM Dec 2, 1980 20 mi (32 km) 24 mi (39 km) 18 mi (29 km) 62 mi (100 km)
Deschutes River Deschutes River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 31 mi (50 km) 143.4 mi (230.8 km) 174.4 mi (280.7 km)
Dickshooter Creek Dickshooter Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 9.3 mi (15.0 km) 0 0 9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Donner und Blitzen River Donner und Blitzen River, Little Blitzen River, South Fork Blitzen River, Indian Creek, Big Indian Creek, Little Indian Creek, Fish Creek, Mud Creek, Ankle Creek, South Ankle Creek, Deep Creek OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 87.5 mi (140.8 km) 0 0 87.5 mi (140.8 km)
Duncan Creek Duncan Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 0.9 mi (1.4 km) 0 0 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
Eagle Creek (Mt. Hood National Forest) Eagle Creek OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 8.3 mi (13.4 km) 0 0 8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Eagle Creek (Wallowa–Whitman National Forest) Eagle Creek OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 4.5 mi (7.2 km) 6 mi (9.7 km) 18.4 mi (29.6 km) 28.9 mi (46.5 km)
East Rosebud Creek East Rosebud Creek MT USFS Aug 2, 2018 13 mi (21 km) 0 7 mi (11 km) 20 mi (32 km)
Eel River Eel River, Middle Fork Eel River, South Fork Eel River, North Fork Eel River, Van Duzen River CA BLM, USFS Jan 19, 1981 97 mi (156 km) 28 mi (45 km) 237 mi (381 km) 398 mi (641 km)
Eightmile National Wild and Scenic River[3] Eightmile River, East Branch Eightmile River, Harris Brook, Beaver Brook, Falls Brook CT NPS May 8, 2008 0 25.3 mi (40.7 km) 0 25.3 mi (40.7 km)
Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River Eleven Point River MO USFS Oct 2, 1968 0 44.4 mi (71.5 km) 0 44.4 mi (71.5 km)
Elk Creek Elk Creek OR BLM Mar 12, 2019 0 7.3 mi (11.7 km) 0 7.3 mi (11.7 km)
Elk River Elk River, Bald Mountain Creek, South Fork Bald Mountain Creek, Bear Creek, Blackberry Creek, East Fork Blackberry Creek, Butler Creek, East Fork Butler Creek, Lost Creek, McCurdy Creek, Milbury Creek, Panther Creek, East Fork Panther Creek, West Fork Panther Creek, Platinum Creek, Purple Mountain Creek, Rock Creek OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 39.3 mi (63.2 km) 8.4 mi (13.5 km) 26.5 mi (42.6 km) 74.2 mi (119.4 km)
Elkhorn Creek Elkhorn Creek OR BLM, USFS Sep 30, 1996 5.8 mi (9.3 km) 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 0 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
Lower Farmington and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Rivers[3] Farmington River, Salmon Brook, East Branch Salmon Brook, West Branch Salmon Brook CT NPS Mar 12, 2019 0 0 61.7 mi (99.3 km) 61.7 mi (99.3 km)
Farmington National Wild and Scenic River[3] West Branch Farmington River CT NPS Aug 26, 1994 0 0 15.1 mi (24.3 km) 15.1 mi (24.3 km)
Feather River Feather River CA USFS Oct 2, 1968 32.9 mi (52.9 km) 9.7 mi (15.6 km) 35 mi (56 km) 77.6 mi (124.9 km)
Fifteenmile Creek Fifteenmile Creek OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 10.5 mi (16.9 km) 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 0 11.1 mi (17.9 km)
Fish Creek Fish Creek OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 0 0 13.5 mi (21.7 km) 13.5 mi (21.7 km)
Flathead River Flathead River, North Fork Flathead River, Middle Fork Flathead River, South Fork Flathead River MT NPS, USFS Oct 12, 1976 97.9 mi (157.6 km) 40.7 mi (65.5 km) 80.4 mi (129.4 km) 219 mi (352 km)
Fortymile River Fortymile River, O'Brien Creek, South Fork Fortymile River, Middle Fork Fortymile River, North Fork Fortymile River, Napoleon Creek, Franklin Creek, Uhler Creek, Walker Fork, Wade Creek, Mosquito Fork, Dennison Fork, West Fork Dennison Fork, Logging Cabin Creek, Hutchison Creek, Champion Creek, Joseph Creek AK BLM Dec 2, 1980 179 mi (288 km) 203 mi (327 km) 10 mi (16 km) 392 mi (631 km)
Fossil Creek Fossil Creek AZ USFS Mar 30, 2009 9.3 mi (15.0 km) 0 7.5 mi (12.1 km) 16.8 mi (27.0 km)
Franklin Creek Franklin Creek OR USFS Mar 12, 2019 4.5 mi (7.2 km) 0 0 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
Fuller Mill Creek Fuller Mill Creek CA USFS Mar 30, 2009 0 2.6 mi (4.2 km) 0.9 mi (1.4 km) 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
Grande Ronde River Grande Ronde River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 26.4 mi (42.5 km) 0 17.4 mi (28.0 km) 43.8 mi (70.5 km)
Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River[3] Great Egg Harbor River, Squankum Branch, Big Bridge Branch, Penny Pot Stream Branch, Deep Run, Mare Run, Babcock Creek, Gravelly Run, Miry Run, South River, Stephen Creek, Gibson Creek, English Creek, Lakes Creek, Middle River, Patcong Creek, Tuckahoe River, Cedar Swamp Creek NJ NPS Oct 27, 1992 0 30.6 mi (49.2 km) 98.4 mi (158.4 km) 129 mi (208 km)
Green River Green River UT BLM Mar 12, 2019 5.3 mi (8.5 km) 49.2 mi (79.2 km) 8.5 mi (13.7 km) 63 mi (101 km)
Gulkana River Gulkana River, Middle Fork Gulkana River, West Fork Gulkana River, South Branch West Fork Gulkana River, North Branch West Fork Gulkana River AK BLM Dec 2, 1980 181 mi (291 km) 0 0 181 mi (291 km)
Hood River (East Fork) East Fork Hood River OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 0 0 13.5 mi (21.7 km) 13.5 mi (21.7 km)
Hood River (Middle Fork) Middle Fork Hood River OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 0 3.7 mi (6.0 km) 0 3.7 mi (6.0 km)
Horsepasture River Horsepasture River NC USFS Oct 26, 1986 0 3.6 mi (5.8 km) 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
Hurricane Creek Hurricane Creek AR USFS Apr 22, 1992 2.4 mi (3.9 km) 13.1 mi (21.1 km) 0 15.5 mi (24.9 km)
Illabot Creek Illabot Creek WA USFS Dec 19, 2014 4.3 mi (6.9 km) 0 10 mi (16 km) 14.3 mi (23.0 km)
Illinois River Illinois River OR USFS Oct 19, 1984 28.7 mi (46.2 km) 17.9 mi (28.8 km) 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 50.4 mi (81.1 km)
Imnaha River Imnaha River, South Fork Imnaha River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 15 mi (24 km) 4 mi (6.4 km) 58 mi (93 km) 77 mi (124 km)
Indian River Indian River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 12 mi (19 km) 39 mi (63 km) 51 mi (82 km)
Ivishak River Ivishak River, unnamed tributary from Porcupine Lake AK USFWS Dec 2, 1980 80 mi (130 km) 0 0 80 mi (130 km)
Jarbidge River Jarbidge River ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 28.8 mi (46.3 km) 0 0 28.8 mi (46.3 km)
Jemez River (East Fork) East Fork Jemez River NM USFS Jun 6, 1990 4 mi (6.4 km) 5 mi (8.0 km) 2 mi (3.2 km) 11 mi (18 km)
Jenny Creek Jenny Creek OR BLM Mar 12, 2019 0 17.6 mi (28.3 km) 0 17.6 mi (28.3 km)
John Wild River[3] John River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 52 mi (84 km) 0 0 52 mi (84 km)
John Day River John Day River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 0 147.5 mi (237.4 km) 147.5 mi (237.4 km)
John Day River (North Fork) North Fork John Day River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 27.8 mi (44.7 km) 10.5 mi (16.9 km) 15.8 mi (25.4 km) 54.1 mi (87.1 km)
John Day River (South Fork) South Fork John Day River OR BLM Oct 28, 1988 0 0 47 mi (76 km) 47 mi (76 km)
Joseph Creek Joseph Creek OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 8.6 mi (13.8 km) 0 0 8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Kern River North Fork Kern River, South Fork Kern River CA NPS, USFS Nov 24, 1987 123.1 mi (198.1 km) 7 mi (11 km) 20.9 mi (33.6 km) 151 mi (243 km)
Kings River Kings River, Middle Fork Kings River, South Fork Kings River CA USFS Nov 3, 1987 65.5 mi (105.4 km) 0 15.5 mi (24.9 km) 81 mi (130 km)
Klamath River (California) Klamath River, Salmon River, North Fork Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River, Scott River, Wooley Creek CA BLM, USFS Jan 19, 1981 11.7 mi (18.8 km) 23.5 mi (37.8 km) 250.8 mi (403.6 km) 286 mi (460 km)
Klamath River (Oregon) Klamath River OR BLM Sep 22, 1994 0 11 mi (18 km) 0 11 mi (18 km)
Klickitat River Klickitat River WA USFS Nov 17, 1986 0 0 10.8 mi (17.4 km) 10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Kobuk Wild River[3] Kobuk River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 110 mi (180 km) 0 0 110 mi (180 km)
North Fork of the Koyukuk Wild River[3] North Fork Koyukuk River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 102 mi (164 km) 0 0 102 mi (164 km)
Lamprey Wild and Scenic River[3] Lamprey River NH NPS Nov 12, 1996 0 0 23.5 mi (37.8 km) 23.5 mi (37.8 km)
Little Beaver Creek Little Beaver Creek, North Fork Little Beaver Creek, Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek, West Fork Little Beaver Creek OH Oct 23, 1975 0 33 mi (53 km) 0 33 mi (53 km)
Little Deschutes River Little Deschutes River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 0 12 mi (19 km) 12 mi (19 km)
Little Jacks Creek Little Jacks Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 12.4 mi (20.0 km) 0 0 12.4 mi (20.0 km)
Little Miami River Little Miami River, Caesars Creek OH Aug 20, 1973 28.7 mi (46.2 km) 18 mi (29 km) 76 mi (122 km) 94 mi (151 km)
Little Missouri River Little Missouri River AR USFS Apr 22, 1992 4.4 mi (7.1 km) 11.3 mi (18.2 km) 0 15.7 mi (25.3 km)
Lobster Creek Lobster Creek OR BLM Mar 12, 2019 0 0 5 mi (8.0 km) 5 mi (8.0 km)
Lostine River Lostine River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 5 mi (8.0 km) 0 11 mi (18 km) 16 mi (26 km)
Loxahatchee River Loxahatchee River FL May 17, 1985 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 5.8 mi (9.3 km) 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 7.6 mi (12.2 km)
Lumber River Lumber River NC Sep 25, 1998 0 60 mi (97 km) 21 mi (34 km) 81 mi (130 km)
Malheur River Malheur River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 6.7 mi (10.8 km) 7 mi (11 km) 0 13.7 mi (22.0 km)
Malheur River (North Fork) North Fork Malheur River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 25.5 mi (41.0 km) 0 25.5 mi (41.0 km)
Manistee River Manistee River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 0 26 mi (42 km) 26 mi (42 km)
Maurice Scenic and Recreational River[3] Maurice River, Menantico Creek, Manumuskin River, Muskee Creek NJ NPS Dec 1, 1993 0 28.9 mi (46.5 km) 6.5 mi (10.5 km) 35.4 mi (57.0 km)
McKenzie River McKenzie River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 0 12.7 mi (20.4 km) 12.7 mi (20.4 km)
Merced River Merced River, Red Peak Fork, Merced Peak Fork, Triple Peak Fork, Lyell Fork Merced River, South Fork Merced River CA BLM, NPS, USFS Nov 2, 1987 71 mi (114 km) 16 mi (26 km) 35.5 mi (57.1 km) 122.5 mi (197.1 km)
Metolius River Metolius River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 17.1 mi (27.5 km) 11.5 mi (18.5 km) 28.6 mi (46.0 km)
Minam River Minam River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 41.9 mi (67.4 km) 0 0 41.9 mi (67.4 km)
Missisquoi and Trout National Wild and Scenic River[3] Missisquoi River, Trout River VT Dec 19, 2014 0 0 46.1 mi (74.2 km) 46.1 mi (74.2 km)
Missouri National Recreational River[3] Missouri River NE, SD NPS Nov 10, 1978 0 0 0 98 mi (158 km)
Upper Missouri River Missouri River MT BLM Oct 12, 1976 64 mi (103 km) 26 mi (42 km) 59 mi (95 km) 149 mi (240 km)
Molalla River Molalla River, Table Rock Fork OR BLM Mar 12, 2019 0 0 21.3 mi (34.3 km) 21.3 mi (34.3 km)
Mulberry River Mulberry River AR USFS Apr 22, 1992 0 19.4 mi (31.2 km) 36.6 mi (58.9 km) 56 mi (90 km)
Mulchatna Wild River[3] Mulchatna River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 0 0 24 mi (39 km) 24 mi (39 km)
Musconetcong National Wild and Scenic River[3] Musconetcong River NJ Dec 22, 2006 0 3.5 mi (5.6 km) 25 mi (40 km) 28.5 mi (45.9 km)
Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Wild and Scenic Rivers[3] Nashua River, Squannacook River, Nissitissit River MA, NH NPS Mar 12, 2019 0 52.8 mi (85.0 km) 0 52.8 mi (85.0 km)
Nestucca River Nestucca River OR BLM Mar 12, 2019 0 0 15.5 mi (24.9 km) 15.5 mi (24.9 km)
New River New River NC Apr 13, 1976 0 26.5 mi (42.6 km) 0 26.5 mi (42.6 km)
Niobrara National Scenic River[3] Niobrara River, Verdigre Creek NE NPS, USFWS May 24, 1991 0 76 mi (122 km) 28 mi (45 km) 104 mi (167 km)
Noatak Wild River[3] Noatak River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 330 mi (530 km) 0 0 330 mi (530 km)
North Powder River North Powder River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 6.4 mi (10.3 km) 0 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
North Sylamore Creek North Sylamore Creek AR USFS Apr 22, 1992 0 14.5 mi (23.3 km) 0 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
North Umpqua River North Umpqua River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 0 33.8 mi (54.4 km) 33.8 mi (54.4 km)
Nowitna River Nowitna River AK USFWS Dec 2, 1980 225 mi (362 km) 0 0 225 mi (362 km)
Obed Wild and Scenic River[3] Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddys Creek, Emory River TN NPS Oct 12, 1976 43.3 mi (69.7 km) 0 2 mi (3.2 km) 45.3 mi (72.9 km)
Ontonagon River East Branch Ontonagon River, Middle Branch Ontonagon River, Cisco Branch Ontonagon River, West Branch Ontonagon River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 43 mi (69 km) 35 mi (56 km) 92 mi (148 km) 170 mi (270 km)
Owens River Headwaters[5] Owens River, Deadman Creek, Glass Creek CA USFS Mar 30, 2009 6.3 mi (10.1 km) 6.6 mi (10.6 km) 6.2 mi (10.0 km) 19.1 mi (30.7 km)
Owyhee River (Idaho) Owyhee River ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 67.3 mi (108.3 km) 0 0 67.3 mi (108.3 km)
Owyhee River (Oregon) Owyhee River OR BLM Oct 19, 1984 120 mi (190 km) 0 0 120 mi (190 km)
Owyhee River (North Fork) (Idaho) North Fork Owyhee River ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 15.1 mi (24.3 km) 0 5.7 mi (9.2 km) 20.8 mi (33.5 km)
Owyhee River (North Fork) (Oregon) North Fork Owyhee River OR BLM Oct 28, 1988 9.6 mi (15.4 km) 0 0 9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Owyhee River (South Fork) South Fork Owyhee River ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 30.2 mi (48.6 km) 0 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 31.4 mi (50.5 km)
Paint River Paint River, North Branch Paint River, South Branch Paint River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 52 mi (84 km) 0 0 52 mi (84 km)
Palm Canyon Creek Palm Canyon Wash CA USFS Mar 30, 2009 8.1 mi (13.0 km) 0 0 8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Pecos River Pecos River NM USFS Jun 6, 1990 13.5 mi (21.7 km) 0 7 mi (11 km) 20.5 mi (33.0 km)
Pere Marquette River Pere Marquette River MI USFS Nov 10, 1978 0 66 mi (106 km) 0 66 mi (106 km)
Pine River Pine River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 26 mi (42 km) 0 26 mi (42 km)
Piru Creek Piru Creek CA USFS Mar 30, 2009 4.3 mi (6.9 km) 0 3 mi (4.8 km) 7.3 mi (11.7 km)
Powder River Powder River OR BLM Oct 28, 1988 0 11.7 mi (18.8 km) 0 11.7 mi (18.8 km)
Pratt River Pratt River WA USFS Dec 19, 2014 9.5 mi (15.3 km) 0 0 9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Presque Isle River Presque Isle River, East Branch Presque Isle River, South Branch Presque Isle River, West Branch Presque Isle River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 24 mi (39 km) 48 mi (77 km) 72 mi (116 km)
Quartzville Creek Quartzville Creek OR BLM Oct 28, 1988 0 0 12 mi (19 km) 12 mi (19 km)
Rapid River Rapid River, West Fork Rapid River ID USFS Dec 31, 1975 26.8 mi (43.1 km) 0 0 26.8 mi (43.1 km)
Red Canyon Red Canyon ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 0 0 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
Red River Red River KY USFS Dec 2, 1993 9.1 mi (14.6 km) 0 10.3 mi (16.6 km) 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
Richland Creek Richland Creek AR USFS Apr 22, 1992 5.3 mi (8.5 km) 11.2 mi (18.0 km) 0 16.5 mi (26.6 km)
Rio Chama Rio Chama NM BLM, USFS Nov 7, 1988 21.6 mi (34.8 km) 3 mi (4.8 km) 0 24.6 mi (39.6 km)
Rio de la Mina Rio de la Mina PR USFS Dec 19, 2002 0 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 0.9 mi (1.4 km) 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River[3] Rio Grande TX NPS Nov 10, 1978 95.2 mi (153.2 km) 96 mi (154 km) 0 191.2 mi (307.7 km)
Rio Grande del Norte Rio Grande, Red River NM BLM, USFS Oct 2, 1968 54.9 mi (88.4 km) 12.5 mi (20.1 km) 0.8 mi (1.3 km) 68.2 mi (109.8 km)
Rio Icacos Rio Icacos PR USFS Dec 19, 2002 0 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 0 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
Rio Mameyes Rio Mameyes PR USFS Dec 19, 2002 2.1 mi (3.4 km) 1.4 mi (2.3 km) 1 mi (1.6 km) 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
River Styx Wild and Scenic River[3] River Styx (subterranean portion of Cave Creek) OR NPS Dec 19, 2014 0 0.4 mi (0.64 km) 0 0.4 mi (0.64 km)
Roaring River Roaring River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 13.5 mi (21.7 km) 0 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 13.7 mi (22.0 km)
Roaring River (South Fork) South Fork Roaring River OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 0 0 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
Rogue River Rogue River, Alder Creek, Anna Creek, Bailey Creek, Big Windy Creek, East Fork Big Windy Creek, Booze Creek, Bronco Creek, Bunker Creek, Copsey Creek, Cowley Creek, Ditch Creek, Dulog Creek, Francis Creek, Hewitt Creek, Howard Creek, Jenny Creek, Kelsey Creek, East Fork Kelsey Creek, Little Windy Creek, Long Gulch, Meadow Creek, Missouri Creek, Montgomery Creek, Mule Creek, Quail Creek, Rum Creek, East Fork Rum Creek, Russian Creek, Shady Creek, Slide Creek, Whisky Creek, East Fork Whisky Creek, West Fork Whisky Creek, Wildcat Creek OR BLM, USFS Oct 2, 1968 125 mi (201 km) 33.2 mi (53.4 km) 45.3 mi (72.9 km) 203.5 mi (327.5 km)
Rogue River (Upper) Rogue River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 6.1 mi (9.8 km) 34.2 mi (55.0 km) 0 40.3 mi (64.9 km)
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway[3] St. Croix River, Namekagon River MN, WI NPS Oct 2, 1968 0 191 mi (307 km) 59 mi (95 km) 252 mi (406 km)
Saint Joe River Saint Joe River ID USFS Nov 10, 1978 26.6 mi (42.8 km) 0 39.7 mi (63.9 km) 66.3 mi (106.7 km)
Saline Bayou Saline Bayou LA USFS Oct 30, 1986 0 19 mi (31 km) 0 19 mi (31 km)
Salmon Wild River[3] Salmon River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 70 mi (110 km) 0 0 70 mi (110 km)
Salmon River (Idaho) Salmon River ID USFS Jul 23, 1980 79 mi (127 km) 0 46 mi (74 km) 125 mi (201 km)
Salmon River (Middle Fork) Middle Fork Salmon River ID USFS Oct 2, 1968 103 mi (166 km) 1 mi (1.6 km) 0 104 mi (167 km)
Salmon River (Oregon) Salmon River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 15 mi (24 km) 4.8 mi (7.7 km) 13.7 mi (22.0 km) 33.5 mi (53.9 km)
Sandy River Sandy River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 4.5 mi (7.2 km) 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 16.6 mi (26.7 km) 24.9 mi (40.1 km)
San Jacinto River (North Fork) North Fork San Jacinto River CA USFS Mar 30, 2009 7.2 mi (11.6 km) 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 0.7 mi (1.1 km) 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
Selawik River Selawik River AK USFWS Dec 2, 1980 160 mi (260 km) 0 0 160 mi (260 km)
Sespe Creek Sespe Creek CA USFS Jun 19, 1992 27.5 mi (44.3 km) 4 mi (6.4 km) 0 31.5 mi (50.7 km)
Sheenjek River Sheenjek River AK USFWS Dec 2, 1980 160 mi (260 km) 0 0 160 mi (260 km)
Sheep Creek Sheep Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 25.6 mi (41.2 km) 0 0 25.6 mi (41.2 km)
Silver Creek (North Fork) North Fork Silver Creek OR BLM Mar 30, 2009 0 0 6 mi (9.7 km) 6 mi (9.7 km)
Sisquoc River Sisquoc River CA USFS Jun 19, 1992 33 mi (53 km) 0 0 33 mi (53 km)
Skagit River Skagit River, Cascade River, North Fork Cascade River, South Fork Cascade River, Suiattle River, Sauk River, North Fork Sauk River WA USFS Nov 10, 1978 0 100 mi (160 km) 58.5 mi (94.1 km) 158.5 mi (255.1 km)
Smith River Smith River, North Fork Smith River, Middle Fork Smith River, Siskiyou Fork Smith River, South Siskyou Fork Smith River, South Fork Smith River, Rowdy Creek, Mill Creek, West Branch Mill Creek, East Fork Mill Creek, Little Mill Creek, Bummer Lake Creek, Dominie Creek, Savoy Creek, Myrtle Creek, Shelly Creek, Kelly Creek, Packsaddle Creek, Patrick Creek, East Fork Patrick Creek, West Fork Patrick Creek, Jones Creek, Little Jones Creek, Griffin Creek, Knopki Creek, Monkey Creek, Hardscrabble Creek, Williams Creek, Eightmile Creek, Harrington Creek, Prescott Fork, Quartz Creek, Hurdygurdy Creek, Gordon Creek, Coon Creek, Craigs Creek, Goose Creek, East Fork Goose Creek, Buck Creek, Muzzleloader Creek, Canthook Creek, Rock Creek, Blackhawk Creek, Diamond Creek, North Fork Diamond Creek, Bear Creek, Still Creek, High Plateau Creek, Stony Creek, Peridotite Creek CA USFS Jan 19, 1981 78 mi (126 km) 31 mi (50 km) 216.4 mi (348.3 km) 325.4 mi (523.7 km)
Smith River (North Fork) North Fork Smith River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 8.5 mi (13.7 km) 4.5 mi (7.2 km) 0 13 mi (21 km)
Snake River Snake River ID, OR USFS Dec 1, 1975 32.5 mi (52.3 km) 34.4 mi (55.4 km) 0 66.9 mi (107.7 km)
Snake River Headwaters Wild and Scenic River[3] Snake River, Bailey Creek, Blackrock Creek, Buffalo Fork Snake River, North Buffalo Fork, Soda Fork, South Buffalo Fork, Crystal Creek, Granite Creek, Gros Ventre River, Hoback River, Lewis River, Pacific Creek, Shoal Creek, Willow Creek, Wolf Creek WY NPS Mar 30, 2009 229.7 mi (369.7 km) 150.4 mi (242.0 km) 33.8 mi (54.4 km) 413.5 mi (665.5 km)
Snoqualmie River (Middle Fork) Middle Fork Snoqualmie River WA USFS Dec 19, 2014 6.4 mi (10.3 km) 21 mi (34 km) 0 27.4 mi (44.1 km)
Sprague River (North Fork) North Fork Sprague River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 15 mi (24 km) 0 15 mi (24 km)
Spring Creek Spring Creek OR BLM Mar 12, 2019 0 1.1 mi (1.8 km) 0 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
Sturgeon River (Hiawatha National Forest) Sturgeon River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 21.7 mi (34.9 km) 22.2 mi (35.7 km) 43.9 mi (70.7 km)
Sturgeon River (Ottawa National Forest) Sturgeon River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 20 mi (32 km) 8 mi (13 km) 0 28 mi (45 km)
Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord National Wild and Scenic Rivers[3] Sudbury River, Assabet River, Concord River MA NPS Apr 9, 1999 0 14.9 mi (24.0 km) 14.1 mi (22.7 km) 29 mi (47 km)
Surprise Canyon Creek Wild and Scenic River[3] Surprise Canyon Creek CA BLM, NPS Mar 12, 2019 5.3 mi (8.5 km) 0 1.8 mi (2.9 km) 7.1 mi (11.4 km)
Sycan River Sycan River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 50.4 mi (81.1 km) 8.6 mi (13.8 km) 59 mi (95 km)
Tahquamenon River (East Branch) East Branch Tahquamenon River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 3.2 mi (5.1 km) 10 mi (16 km) 13.2 mi (21.2 km)
Taunton Wild and Scenic River[3] Taunton River MA NPS Mar 30, 2009 0 26 mi (42 km) 14 mi (23 km) 40 mi (64 km)
Tinayguk Wild River[3] Tinayguk River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 44 mi (71 km) 0 0 44 mi (71 km)
Tlikakila Wild River[3] Tlikakila River AK NPS Dec 2, 1980 51 mi (82 km) 0 0 51 mi (82 km)
Trinity River Trinity River, North Fork Trinity River, South Fork Trinity River, New River CA BLM, USFS Jan 19, 1981 44 mi (71 km) 39 mi (63 km) 120 mi (190 km) 203 mi (327 km)
Tuolumne River Tuolumne River CA BLM, NPS, USFS Sep 28, 1984 47 mi (76 km) 23 mi (37 km) 13 mi (21 km) 83 mi (134 km)
Unalakleet River Unalakleet River AK BLM Dec 2, 1980 80 mi (130 km) 0 0 80 mi (130 km)
Verde River Verde River AZ USFS Aug 28, 1984 22.2 mi (35.7 km) 18.3 mi (29.5 km) 0 40.5 mi (65.2 km)
Vermilion River (Middle Fork) Middle Fork Vermilion River IL May 11, 1989 0 17.1 mi (27.5 km) 0 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
Virgin Wild and Scenic River[3] North Fork Virgin River, East Fork Virgin River, LaVerkin Creek, North Creek, Left Fork North Creek, Right Fork North Creek, Taylor Creek, North Fork Taylor Creek, Middle Fork Taylor Creek, South Fork Taylor Creek, Timber Creek, Willis Creek, Beartrap Canyon, Hop Valley Creek, Current Creek, Cane Creek, Smith Creek, Wildcat Canyon (Blue Creek), Little Creek, Russell Gulch, Grapevine Wash, Pine Spring Wash, Wolf Springs Wash, Kolob Creek, Oak Creek, Goose Creek, Deep Creek, Imlay Canyon, Orderville Canyon, Mystery Canyon, Echo Canyon, Behunin Canyon, Heaps Canyon, Birch Creek, Oak Creek, Clear Creek, Pine Creek, Shunes Creek UT NPS Mar 30, 2009 145.4 mi (234.0 km) 11.3 mi (18.2 km) 12.6 mi (20.3 km) 169.3 mi (272.5 km)
Walker Creek Walker Creek OR BLM Mar 12, 2019 0 0 2.9 mi (4.7 km) 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
Wallowa River Wallowa River OR BLM Jul 23, 1996 0 0 10 mi (16 km) 10 mi (16 km)
Wasson Creek Wasson Creek OR BLM, USFS Mar 12, 2019 10.1 mi (16.3 km) 0 0 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
Wekiva Wild and Scenic River[3] Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, Black Water Creek FL NPS Oct 13, 2000 31.4 mi (50.5 km) 2.1 mi (3.4 km) 8.1 mi (13.0 km) 41.6 mi (66.9 km)
Wenaha River Wenaha River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 18.7 mi (30.1 km) 2.7 mi (4.3 km) 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 21.6 mi (34.8 km)
West Fork River (Sipsey Fork) Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River, Hubbard Creek, Thompson Creek, Tedford Creek, Mattox Creek, Borden Creek, Montgomery Creek, Flannigan Creek, Braziel Creek, Hogood Creek AL USFS Oct 28, 1988 36.4 mi (58.6 km) 25 mi (40 km) 0 61.4 mi (98.8 km)
West Little Owyhee River West Little Owyhee River OR BLM Oct 28, 1988 57.6 mi (92.7 km) 0 0 57.6 mi (92.7 km)
Westfield Wild and Scenic River[3] Westfield River, West Branch Westfield River, Middle Branch Westfield River, East Branch Westfield River, Drowned Land Brook, Center Brook, Windsor Jambs Brook, Shaker Mill Brook, Depot Brook, Savery Brook, Watson Brook, Center Pond Brook MA NPS Nov 2, 1993 2.6 mi (4.2 km) 42.9 mi (69.0 km) 32.6 mi (52.5 km) 78.1 mi (125.7 km)
White River White River OR BLM, USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 24.3 mi (39.1 km) 22.5 mi (36.2 km) 46.8 mi (75.3 km)
White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River[3] White Clay Creek, East Branch White Clay Creek, Middle Branch White Clay Creek, West Branch White Clay Creek, Middle Run, Pike Creek, Mill Creek, Walnut Run, Broad Run, Egypt Run, Lamborn Run, numerous tributaries DE, PA NPS Oct 24, 2000 0 25.6 mi (41.2 km) 173.4 mi (279.1 km) 199 mi (320 km)
White Salmon River White Salmon River, Cascade Creek WA USFS Nov 17, 1986 6.7 mi (10.8 km) 21 mi (34 km) 0 27.7 mi (44.6 km)
Whitefish River Whitefish River, East Branch Whitefish River, West Branch Whitefish River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 0 31.5 mi (50.7 km) 2.1 mi (3.4 km) 33.6 mi (54.1 km)
Whitewater River Whitewater River, North Fork Whitewater River, Middle Fork Whitewater River, South Fork Whitewater River CA BLM, USFS Mar 12, 2019 23.5 mi (37.8 km) 0 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 28.1 mi (45.2 km)
Whychus Creek Whychus Creek,[6] North Fork Whychus Creek, South Fork Whychus Creek, Soap Creek, Park Creek, West Fork Park Creek, East Fork Park Creek, various unnamed tributaries OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 38.6 mi (62.1 km) 8.8 mi (14.2 km) 0 54 mi (87 km)
Wickahoney Creek Wickahoney Creek ID BLM Mar 30, 2009 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 0 0 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Wildcat Brook Wildcat Brook, Little Wildcat Brook, Bog Brook, Great Brook NH USFS Oct 28, 1988 0 13.7 mi (22.0 km) 0.8 mi (1.3 km) 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
Wildhorse & Kiger Creeks Wildhorse Creek, Kiger Creek, Little Wildhorse Creek OR BLM Oct 30, 2000 13.9 mi (22.4 km) 0 0 13.9 mi (22.4 km)
Willamette River (North Fork Middle Fork) North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River OR USFS Oct 28, 1988 8.8 mi (14.2 km) 6.5 mi (10.5 km) 27 mi (43 km) 42.3 mi (68.1 km)
Wilson Creek Wilson Creek NC USFS Aug 18, 2000 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 2.9 mi (4.7 km) 15.8 mi (25.4 km) 23.3 mi (37.5 km)
Wind River Wind River, unnamed tributary AK USFWS Dec 2, 1980 140 mi (230 km) 0 0 140 mi (230 km)
Wolf River Wolf River WI Oct 2, 1968 0 24 mi (39 km) 0 24 mi (39 km)
Wood–Pawtucket Watershed Wild and Scenic Rivers[3] Wood River, Pawcatuck River, Ashaway River, Beaver River, Chipuxet River, Green River, Queen River, Shunock River, Usquepaugh River CT, RI NPS Mar 12, 2019 24 mi (39 km) 52 mi (84 km) 34 mi (55 km) 110 mi (180 km)
Yellow Dog River Yellow Dog River MI USFS Mar 3, 1992 4 mi (6.4 km) 0 0 4 mi (6.4 km)
Yellowstone River (Clarks Fork) Clarks Fork Yellowstone River WY USFS Nov 28, 1990 20.5 mi (33.0 km) 0 0 20.5 mi (33.0 km)
York River York River, Bass Cove Creek, Cider Hill Creek, Cutts Ridge Brook, Dolly Gordon Brook, Libby Brook, Rogers Brook, Smelt Brook ME NPS Dec 29, 2022 0 0 30.8 mi (49.6 km) 30.8 mi (49.6 km)
Zigzag River Zigzag River OR USFS Mar 30, 2009 4.3 mi (6.9 km) 0 0 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
Total 6,507.4 mi (10,472.6 km) 2,969.6 mi (4,779.1 km) 3,843.0 mi (6,184.7 km) 13,443.5 mi (21,635.2 km)
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  1. ^ a b c d e "River Mileage Classifications" (PDF). rivers.gov. National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "National Wild and Scenic Rivers System". rivers.gov. National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an "National Park System". nps.gov. U.S. National Park Service. October 19, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "Bautista Creek, California". rivers.gov. National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "Owens Rivers Headwaters, California". rivers.gov. National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whychus Creek
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