Cavitt Creek is a tributary of the
Little River
Little River may refer to several places:
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in
Douglas County in the
U.S. state
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of
Oregon
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.
[ The map includes mile markers along the Little River.] From its source near Red Butte, the creek flows generally west then north through the
Umpqua National Forest
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of the
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before entering the river about upstream of the rural community of
Peel and above the Little River's mouth on the
North Umpqua River
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.
Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site is about upstream of the confluence along Cavitt Creek Road. Managed by the
Bureau of Land Management
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, the forested site features
Cavitt Creek waterfall above a swimming hole. Amenities include campsites, water spigots, parking, and restrooms, as well as proximity to fishing spots and hiking trails. The park is open from May 22 to September 26.
Bridge
Cavitt Creek Bridge
Cavitt Creek Bridge is a covered bridge in Douglas County in the U.S. state of Oregon. Built by Floyd C. Frear in 1943, it carries Cavitt Creek Road over the Little River about east of Roseburg. Cavitt Creek and the road and bridge were named fo ...
carries Cavitt Creek Road over the Little River downstream of the confluence of the creek and the river. The road crosses Jim Creek, another Little River tributary, before reaching the bridge.
Tributaries
Named tributaries of Cavitt Creek from source to mouth are Withrow, Cultus, Liveoak, Tuttle, and Springer creeks. Further downstream come Mill, White Rock, Copperhead, Buck Peak, Buckshot, McKay, and Evans creeks.
See also
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List of rivers of Oregon
This is a partial listing of rivers in the state of Oregon, United States. This list of Oregon rivers is organized alphabetically and by tributary structure. The list may also include streams known as creeks, brooks, forks, branches and prongs, a ...
References
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Rivers of Oregon
Rivers of Douglas County, Oregon