Oregon

The Table Rock Wilderness now contains a total of 5,500 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the wilderness is in the state of Oregon.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Table Rock Wilderness, this process began in 1984 when 5,500 acres were designated by Public Law 98-328.

The Table Rock Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 69,350 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Oregon.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, this process began in 1964 when 33,004 acres were designated by Public Law 88-577.

The Boulder Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 19,100 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Oregon.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Boulder Creek Wilderness, this process began in 1984 when 19,100 acres were designated by Public Law 98-328.

The Boulder Creek Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Steens Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 170,025 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the wilderness is in the state of Oregon.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws.

The Black Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 13,400 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Oregon.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Black Canyon Wilderness, this process began in 1984 when 13,400 acres were designated by Public Law 98-328.

The Black Canyon Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness now contains a total of 44,560 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Oregon.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws.

Elevations range from a low of 486 feet at the Columbia River to approximately 2,700 feet at Wahatis Peak to the east. The Saddle Mountains have a gentle southern slope in contrast to theprecipitously bold relief of the north-facingcliffs. There are sand dunes on the western toe slopes caused by consistent strong winds along the Columbia River. Vegetation is dominated by big sagebrush and bluebunch wheatgrass. Bluebunchwheatgrass dominates the grass community at the higher elevations and cheatgrass dominates the lower levels.

Located on the fork of Edson Creek and Sixes river, this site is a popular swimming and fishingdestination. The boat launch area provides accessto the river for small boats. There are four groupsites that provide a picnic and camp area for groups of 25 to 250 people. The sites are by special reservation. (Call 541-751-4418 for reservations.)

The North Spit of Coos Bay is a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the waters of Coos Bay. Watching commercial vessels is but one unique opportunity to be enjoyed on this industrialized, semi-wild peninsula. Respect for private lands and protection of endangered species habitat limit public access. Cross country vehicle travel is not allowed off of existing trails without written permission .

Table Rock Wilderness was designated a part of the National Wilderness System in 1984. It is the last large area-6,028 acres-of pristine forest land in the Molalla River drainage. Its steep, rugged terrain, towering basalt cliffs, spectacular vistas, brilliant wildflowers, diverse wildlife, and unique history combine to create a distinctive wilderness experience.