Lostine River

The Lostine River is a tributary of the Wallowa River, more than 23 mi (36 km) long, in northeastern Oregon in the United States. It drains a portion of the Eagle Cap Wilderness of the Wallowa Mountains in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. It joins the Wallowa River at Wallowa.It rises in several forks, the East Fork (sometimes referred to as East Lostine River) and West Fork at elevations of more than 8000 feet (2450 m) approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of the city of Lostine and 10 miles (16 km) WSW of Joseph. It flows generally northward following a large U-shaped canyon. It exits the wilderness at an elevation of 1200 m (3930 ft) and gradually changes character as it reaches more level terrain which slopes gradually down to 3000 ft (914 m) where it meets the Wallowa River. The river's flow varies seasonally from about 50 to 1000 cubic feet per second.
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Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Post Office Box 907
Baker City, Oregon 97814
Designated Reach: October 28, 1988. From its headwaters in the Eagle Cap Wilderness to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest boundary.
Classification/Mileage: Wild -- 5.0 miles; Recreational -- 11.0 miles; Total -- 16.0 miles.
The diverse landscape of the Lostine River creates high quality natural scenery. From its headwaters in the Eagle Cap Wilderness to the National Forest boundary, it follows a glaciated, U-shaped valley and it is surrounded by mountain meadows and high mountain peaks. The manmade developments have primitive, historic, or rustic characteristics.
Rrecreation includes hunting, fishing, sightseeing, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and camping. Mule deer, elk, and black bear inhabit the canyon, along with Rocky Mountain sheep. The river corridor also supports an anadromous fishery.
A small portion of the river is on private property, including the bed and banks. In most cases, the recreational opportunities on private land are limited to sightseeing and photography from the Forest Road. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act does not change private land rights.