Roaring River is a tributary of the
South Fork McKenzie River
The South Fork McKenzie River is a tributary, about long, of the McKenzie River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It begins at about above sea level near Mink Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Cascade Range. Flowing northwest within Lan ...
in
Lane County in the
U.S. state
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of
Oregon
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. It begins along the west side of Roaring River Ridge in the
Cascade Range and flows generally north through the
Willamette National Forest
The Willamette National Forest is a National Forest located in the central portion of the Cascade Range of the U.S. state of Oregon.
It comprises . Over 380,000 acres (694 mi2, 1,540 km2) are designated wilderness which include seve ...
to meet the larger stream about from its confluence with the
McKenzie River.
Forest Road 19 (Aufderheide Memorial Drive) runs parallel to Roaring River along its lower reaches and then along its main tributary, McBee Creek. Downstream of McBee Creek, the road crosses the river's other named tributary, Moss Creek. Both creeks enter the main stem from the
left.
Campgrounds
Campgrounds along or near the river include Frissell Crossing along the South Fork slightly upstream of the
mouth of Roaring River. Generally open from early May to mid-September, it has 12 tent, car, and trailer sites, drinking water, and vault toilets.
Roaring River Group Campground, with five sites for group camping, can accommodate up to 30 people at a time. Amenities include picnic tables and vault toilets but no drinking water. The campground is generally open from early May to late October along Forest Road 19 and the lower reach of the river.
The Box Canyon Guard Station, near the headwaters of McBee Creek, is a cabin that is generally open for rental from mid-June through the end of October. The station, built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps
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in 1933, sleeps four and has a variety of amenities, including a horse corral; however, these amenities do not include indoor plumbing, drinking water, or electricity. The guard station is near a wide variety of mountain trails, some for day hiking and backpacking, others for horse riding or mountain biking.
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, as ...
References
External links
McKenzie Watershed Council
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Rivers of Lane County, Oregon
Rivers of Oregon