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
A rocky slope in the wilderness
Map showing the location of Lower White River Wilderness
Map showing the location of Lower White River Wilderness
LocationWasco County, Oregon
Nearest cityHood River
Coordinates45°08′36″N 121°27′04″W / 45.1432838052°N 121.450980875°W / 45.1432838052; -121.450980875[1]
Area2,806 acres (1,136 ha)
Established2009
Governing bodyU.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

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  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/Backpacking
  • Wildlife Viewing

References

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  1. ^ "Lower White River Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
  2. ^ "Lower White River Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
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