West Fork Indian Creek

Swisshome, Oregon

Oregon

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What we do know

  • Inside Siuslaw National Forest

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What's missing

  • No access route mapped

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Why you'll love it

9.0 mi run
Flows year-round
53 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
53 cfs
Average current
0.8 ft/s
Gradient
51.1 ft/mi
Drainage area
14 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

West Fork Indian Creek is a 9-mile paddling stretch near Swisshome, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 52 cfs and a gradient of about 51.1 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

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Rovers RV Park

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McKinley's RV Park & Marina

Kayaking business nearby (~20 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Oregon Paddle Sports

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