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From
the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest to the Oregon-Washington
state line, this river offers outstanding scenery,
floatboating, salmon and steelhead fishing, wildlife
winter range, and cultural resources.
Hunting
is popular in this section of the Grande Ronde River.
Mule deer, elk, black bear, cougar, and bighorn sheep
are principal big game animals inhabiting the river
corridor. Fishing is excellent late in the season
after the water levels have receded. Hiking along
side creeks and ridges offer limited day hikes, but
there are no designated trails along the river.
The
Nez Perce, Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse Indians
lived in the reaches of the Grande Ronde. Evidence
of the cultural history can be glimpsed in the form
of historic and prehistoric places and objects on
the public lands. These cultural resource sites are
fragile and irreplaceable, and the law protects this
cultural history.
The
land is managed by several interests, including the
Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, the
State of Oregon, and many private landholders.
Because
of the remote nature of the river canyon, vehicle
access is often impossible and the conveniences of
civilization are few.
Bureau
of Land Management
Vale District Office
3165 - 10th Street
Baker City, Oregon 97918
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Paddling
Oregon - $13.97 
