Fall River (Oregon)

The Fall River is a tributary of the Deschutes River^[6] in the Deschutes National Forest in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.^[3] The source is a spring approximately 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Pringle Falls. The river flows to the northeast and is about 12 miles (19 km) long.^[5] Fly fishing is permitted.

Fall River
The Fall River in summer
Location of the mouth of the Fall River in Oregon
Location
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Deschutes
Physical characteristics
Source	Deschutes National Forest[1]
• location	a spring about 3.8 mi (6.1 km) southeast of Lookout Mountain[2]
• coordinates	43°46′03″N 121°38′00″W[3]
• elevation	4,274 ft (1,303 m)[4]
Mouth	Deschutes River (left bank)
• location	just downstream from La Pine State Park
• coordinates	43°47′18″N 121°30′41″W[3]
• elevation	4,175 ft (1,273 m)[4]
Length	12 mi (19 km)[5]

There is a trail along the river, and also a campground about one mile downstream from the head of the river; a guard station at the head of the river can be rented.^[7][8]

Fall River Falls is on the river within La Pine State Park.^[9]

The Fall River also hosts the Fall River Hatchery, a state-run fish hatchery which raises rainbow trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout fingerling for stocking programs throughout the state.^[10] The river has one named tributary, Indian Creek, which enters from the left above the hatchery.^[11]

See also

• List of rivers of Oregon