River OR

Little Deschutes River

Oregon • 43.7033, -121.4990

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 27, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

104 mi

168 km

Elevation

6,217′ → 4,155′

2,062 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.37%

19.8 ft/mi

Drainage

790 mi²

2,045 km²

Avg Flow

793 cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

500 mi

804 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Access Sites on Little Deschutes River

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Little Deschutes River.