Oregon River Map (PDF) | Major Rivers & Lakes in Oregon

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Oregon River Map showing major rivers in Oregon, River start and end point, county boundaries.

River Map of Oregon State

Rivers and Waterways in Oregon

Oregon’s river systems are shaped by mountains, valleys, and coastal ranges, with most waterways draining into the Pacific Ocean. Western rivers flow quickly from the Cascade Range to the coast, while eastern Oregon includes rivers that drain into the Columbia River system or internal basins. Snowmelt from the mountains plays a major role in river flow. The state also has many reservoirs and natural lakes that support irrigation, hydropower, fisheries, and recreation across its diverse landscapes.

Major Rivers in Oregon

RiverLength (Approx.)RegionFlows Into
Columbia River1,243 miNorthPacific Ocean
Willamette River187 miWestColumbia River
Snake River1,078 miEastColumbia River
Rogue River215 miSouthwestPacific Ocean
Umpqua River111 miSouthwestPacific Ocean
Deschutes River252 miCentralColumbia River
John Day River284 miNorthColumbia River
Santiam River57 miWestWillamette River
Clackamas River83 miWestWillamette River
McKenzie River90 miWestWillamette River
Siuslaw River110 miWestPacific Ocean
Coos River36 miSouthwestPacific Ocean
Coquille River121 miSouthwestPacific Ocean
Nehalem River119 miNorthwestPacific Ocean
Grande Ronde River185 miNortheastSnake River
Wallowa River50 miNortheastGrande Ronde River
Malheur River190 miEastSnake River
Owyhee River346 miEastSnake River

Major Lakes in Oregon

LakeTypeRegion
Crater LakeNatural lakeSouth
Klamath LakeNatural lakeSouth
Upper Klamath LakeNatural lakeSouth
Detroit LakeReservoirWest
Odell LakeNatural lakeCentral
Wallowa LakeNatural lakeNortheast
Lake Billy ChinookReservoirCentral
Fern Ridge ReservoirReservoirWest
Lookout Point LakeReservoirWest
Green Peter LakeReservoirWest

Major River Basins in Oregon

Oregon’s river basins are primarily part of the Columbia River system, with additional coastal basins draining directly into the Pacific Ocean. Eastern areas also include internal basins that do not reach the ocean.

  • Columbia River Basin
  • Willamette River Basin
  • Snake River Basin
  • Deschutes River Basin
  • Rogue River Basin
  • Umpqua River Basin
  • John Day River Basin
  • Klamath River Basin
  • Owyhee River Basin

Oregon Rivers Facts

StateOregon
Total Rivers & Streams110,000+ miles of streams
Major RiversColumbia, Willamette, Snake, Rogue
Total Waterway Length115,000+ miles
Main DrainagePacific Ocean & Columbia River System
Longest RiverColumbia River
Shortest RiverCoos River
Major River Basins9 Primary Basins
Primary OutletPacific Ocean
Key UsesHydropower, irrigation, fisheries, recreation
Longest River Within StateWillamette River
Number of River Basins8–10 Basins
Major ReservoirsDetroit Lake, Fern Ridge, Lookout Point Lake
Primary Water SourceSurface water and snowmelt