The Chetco River is a river in southwestern Oregon in the United States, approximately 55 mi (88 km) long. It drains a rugged isolated coastal region in the extreme southwestern corner of the state near the California border, descending steeply from 3700 ft (1130 m) to the Pacific Ocean over its course. Except for the lower 5 mi (8 km), the river is located in the Siskyou National Forest.
In 1988 the United States Congress designated the upper 45 mi (72 km) of the river, from its headwaters to the boundary of Siskyou National Forest, as the Chetco Wild and Scenic River, as part of the National Wild and Scenic River program.
In winter, salmon and steelhead fishing, as well as whitewater kayaking are the primary recreational uses. In summer, fishing, four-wheel driving, swimming, boating, camping, sightseeing and picnicking are the major attractions. Alfred A. Loeb State Park is located along the river 4 mi (6 km) northwest of its mouth.
This trail is particularly wondrous in the fall as the brilliant reds and gold of vine maple, dogwood and alder contrast with the green of the conifers.
The Elk River, is an important Fall King Salmon and Winter Steelhead fishing in southwestern Oregon.
The Smith River is one of the crown jewels of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which recognizes and protects rivers across the country.
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