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Oregon

Little South Fork Kilchis River

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    Clear, high 62°F / low 58°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

6.5 mi run
Flows year-round
76 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
76 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
266.6 ft/mi
Drainage area
12 sq mi

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

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Little South Fork Kilchis River

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About this water

Little South Fork Kilchis River is a 6.5-mile paddling stretch near Tillamook, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 76 cfs and a gradient of about 266.6 feet per mile.

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~25 min drive

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~22 min drive

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~6 min drive

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Little North Fork Wilson River

~6 min drive

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North Fork Kilchis River

~9 min drive

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Guided trips nearby

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Hart's Camp

Kayaking business nearby (~26 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Safari Town Surf

Kayaking business nearby (~41 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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ZuhG Life Surf Shop

Kayaking business nearby (~44 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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