- Deschutes River State Recreation Area
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Deschutes River State Recreation Area 
Confluence of the Deschutes and the Columbia, as viewed from near the hiking trail on December 25, 2003
Type Public, state Location Sherman County, Oregon Nearest city The Dalles Coordinates 45°38′01″N 120°54′35″W / 45.6334862°N 120.909605°WCoordinates: 45°38′01″N 120°54′35″W / 45.6334862°N 120.909605°W[1] Area 35.1 acres (14.2 ha) Operated by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Status Open The Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a park at the confluence of the Deschutes and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is a few miles east of The Dalles. The 35.1-acre (14.2 ha) park offers opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trail riding.
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History
The chamber of commerce in The Dalles pushed for a state park at the location beginning in 1955. After years of studies, the state acquired the first tract of land in 1963, when it purchased 30 acres (12 ha) from the Columbia-Deschutes Power Company. In 1963, an additional 5.1 acres (2.1 ha) were purchased from the Miller family and added to the park.[2]
Details
Deschutes River is one of 28 state parks in Oregon with year-round campgrounds although water is turned off during the winter. There are 34 campsites suitable for recreational vehicles, with electrical and water available. An additional 25 primitive sites with drinking water and facilities nearby are available.[3] The park is along the Oregon Trail and rents a covered wagon for camping.[4] The park includes showers, mowed lawns, and wildlife viewing.[4] Hiking and biking opportunities include a trail named for former governor Victor G. Atiyeh that runs along the Deschutes.[5] Hunting is also available for pheasant, Chukar, and Hungarian partridge during designated seasons for each.[6] Located on the east shore of the Deschutes River, Heritage Landing boat ramp is on the opposite shore of the park,[4] with the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area about one mile (1.6 km) upriver.[7]
References
- ^ "Deschutes River State Park". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1119877. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
- ^ Armstrong, Chester H (1965). Oregon State Parks: History, 1917-1963. Salem, OR: Oregon State Highway Department. p. 116–117. OCLC 5694863.
- ^ "Deschutes River State Recreation Area" (brochure). Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. http://www.oregonstateparks.org/images/pdf/deschutes_full.pdf. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
- ^ a b c Richard, Terry. Weekend getaways / Sunny Eastern Gorge. The Oregonian, March 13, 2005.
- ^ Mapes, Jeff. Deschutes River canyon trails exhilarate cyclists; Even beginners fall in love with the spectacular vistas and challenging terrain. The Oregonian, August 6, 2000.
- ^ Foden-Vencil, Kristian. Off-season delights. The Oregonian, November 16, 1995.
- ^ Gault, Roy. Wildlife Viewing. Statesman Journal, March 16, 2007.
External links
- "Deschutes River State Recreation Area". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_37.php. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
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