OAR 736-040-0050
llinois River Scenic Waterway

(1)

Accessible Natural River Area:

(a)

The segment of the scenic waterway extending from Deer Creek downstream approximately 14 miles to Briggs Creek is classified as an Accessible Natural River Area;

(b)

In order to preserve the river and related adjacent lands in an essentially primitive condition, no new structures or improvements which are visible from the river other than those erected or made in connection with a compatible existing use, or those needed for public recreation or for resource protection, will be permitted. Additional dwellings and commercial public service facilities, including resorts and motels, lodges and trailer parks which can be seen from the river, will not be permitted, except for a youth camp constructed and operated by the Boy Scouts of America, after proper notification and Commission approval, on their deeded property, amounting to 105.98 acres, within Township 37 South, Range 9 West, Section 32, Tax Lot 200, Josephine County.

(2)

Natural River Area:

(a)

The segment of the scenic waterway extending from Briggs Creek downstream approximately 27-1⁄2 miles to the intersection with the North Boundary Line of Section 32, Township 35 South, Range 11 West, of the Willamette Meridian (T 35S, R 11W, W.M.), Curry County, near Lawson Creek, is classified as a Natural River Area;

(b)

In order to preserve the river and related adjacent lands in an essentially primitive condition, no new structures or improvements which are visible from the river other than those erected or made in connection with a compatible existing use, or those needed for public recreation or for resource protection, will be permitted. Additional dwellings and commercial public service facilities, including resorts and motels, lodges and trailer parks which can be seen from the river, will not be permitted.

(3)

Recreational River Area:

(a)

The segment of the scenic waterway beginning at the intersection with the North Boundary Line of Section 32, Township 35 South, Range 11 West, of the Willamette Meridian (T 35S, R 11W, W.M.), Curry County, near Lawson Creek, downstream approximately 3-1⁄2 miles to the boundary of the Agness River Community Area, is classified as a Recreational River Area;

(b)

Within this area, permitted uses and structures may include agriculture, single-family dwellings, lodges, resorts and other necessary commercial public service facilities. Including those already existing, structures and improvements which are visible from the river will be limited to a total of four on each side of the river within any one mile of river frontage as shown on the plan and profile maps of the Illinois River prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey from survey made in 1923.

(4)

River Community Area: The segment of the scenic waterway extending from the boundary of the Agness River Community Area to the Rogue River is classified as part of that area.

Source: Rule 736-040-0050 — llinois River Scenic Waterway, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=736-040-0050.

736‑040‑0005
Rules for Conducting Hearings on Scenic Waterways Regulations 736‑040‑0010
Designated Scenic Waterways 736‑040‑0015
Definition of Terms 736‑040‑0020
Responsibility and Authority of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission 736‑040‑0025
Public Use of Scenic Waterways 736‑040‑0030
Improvements and Changes in Use of Related Adjacent Lands 736‑040‑0035
Rules of Land Management 736‑040‑0040
Classification of Scenic Waterways and Segments Thereof 736‑040‑0041
Nestucca River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0042
Walker Creek Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0043
Upper McKenzie River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0044
Interim Classification of State Scenic Waterways 736‑040‑0045
Rogue River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0046
North Umpqua River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0047
Grande Ronde River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0048
Wallowa River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0049
Upper Clackamas River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0050
llinois River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0051
Elk River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0052
Upper Rogue River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0053
Klamath River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0055
Owyhee River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0056
Metolius River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0060
Minam River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0065
John Day River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0066
North Fork John Day River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0067
Middle Fork John Day River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0068
South Fork John Day River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0070
Deschutes River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0071
Deschutes River Scenic Waterway Boater Pass System Rules 736‑040‑0072
Middle Deschutes River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0073
Upper Deschutes River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0075
Sandy River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0076
Clackamas River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0078
Waldo Lake and the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River 736‑040‑0080
Notification Procedures 736‑040‑0085
Procedures in Event of Commission Denial 736‑040‑0090
Condemnation of Related Adjacent Land 736‑040‑0095
Public Lands Within or Adjacent to a Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0100
Chetco River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0110
Molalla River Scenic Waterway 736‑040‑0120
Nehalem River Scenic Waterway Management Rules
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 736-040-0050’s source at or​.us