Travel advisory for Owyhee River’s Birch Creek Takeout

VALE(Released from the Vale District BLM)- Vale BLM has issued a travel advisory for visitors planning to float or paddle the Wild and Scenic Owyhee River below Rome, Ore.

Spring erosion has significantly damaged parts of Birch Creek Road/BLM Road # 7333 between the gate and the Birch Creek Takeout, making it extremely hazardous. Only high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicles should be used.

The next takeout is 13 miles downstream at Leslie Gulch. It is 4 miles from the Birch Creek Takeout to slack water, where motors and tows are allowed. 

For more information, please contact the Vale District at 541-473-3144.

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