Mouth of the Deschutes River

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Biggs-Rufus Frontage Road

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Giles French State Park and the John Day Dam

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Scott Canyon and Scott Canyon

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Rufus Treaty Fishing Access Site (Rockbeach Lane)

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Mud Hollow Road

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Deschutes River State Recreational Area

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Fulton Canyon

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Seasons

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Location

From Deschutes River State Recreational Area (see below), park in the parking lot and walk down to the river’s edge. Follow the path toward the river mouth. Cross under both freeway bridges and access the sand spit at the river’s mouth.

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Habitat and Birds

Riparian vegetation and open river. Ducks, shorebirds, migrant passerines, gulls, and terns can be found here.

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