Kiger Creek Wild & Scenic River

"Steens Mountain, East Side" by Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington , CC BY 2.0

Kiger Creek

Wild & Scenic River - Oregon

From its headwaters just below Kiger Overlook and north through private land toward the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Kiger Creek offers unrivaled scenic beauty. Throughout its winding path in Kiger Gorge, a glacial canyon, the 4.3-mile slice of this wild river runs within the newly designated Steens Mountain Wilderness. The natural setting and steep topography of Kiger Gorge create a spectacular setting. Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, primitive camping, fishing and sightseeing. Kiger Creek also serves as habitat for redband trout. Other wildlife includes mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, bighorn sheep and pronghorn.

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Kiger Creek - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Kiger Creek Wild & Scenic River (WSR) in Oregon. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Steens Mountain Wilderness - Recreation Map

Oregon State - Official State Map

Official State Map of Oregon. Published by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Kiger Creek WSR https://www.rivers.gov/rivers/wildhorse.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiger_Creek_(Harney_County,_Oregon) From its headwaters just below Kiger Overlook and north through private land toward the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Kiger Creek offers unrivaled scenic beauty. Throughout its winding path in Kiger Gorge, a glacial canyon, the 4.3-mile slice of this wild river runs within the newly designated Steens Mountain Wilderness. The natural setting and steep topography of Kiger Gorge create a spectacular setting. Recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, primitive camping, fishing and sightseeing. Kiger Creek also serves as habitat for redband trout. Other wildlife includes mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, bighorn sheep and pronghorn.