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Chetco River at South ForkSOUTH FORK OF THE CHETCO RIVER 

The South Fork Chetco with the main stem of the Wild and Scenic Chetco River, is a little more than a 1/2 hour drive from our coastal town of Brookings, Oregon. You can enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river. Picnicking, sunbathing, swimming, floating and other forms of non-motorized water sports are possible.

This time of year the Chetco River has usually come down in level as shown in this photo. But there is still enough flow to have some fun with inner tubes and kayaks.

And that's exactly what we did this weekend, including camping in a wonderful campground located right on the river. We had to pack out our trash and there was no drinking water available, but we came prepared and it was a wonderful time! I would recommend this campsite if you want to thoroughly enjoy the outdoors, because you have the river and the wilderness all in one spot!

kayaking

Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Lori...

I love river sports and this looks very inviting. Wonderful photos, makes me want to grab the kayak and get wet!

Aug 05, 2008 12:16 PM
Ruthmarie Hicks
Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

This looks wonderful.  I love your photos. They really capture the area.

Aug 05, 2008 04:28 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

Great photo's Lori.  I'm with Richard... it looks like a great spot for some fun on the river!

Aug 05, 2008 04:40 PM
Lori Franks
Real Estate Consultant - Brookings, OR
Brookings, Oregon

Richard- Do you think this is a good localism post?

Ruthmarie- Thanks for the comments on my photos.....I really want a new camera but this one is still ok for awhile I guess.

Jesse- Tons of fun....my son even did a little snorkeling.

Aug 06, 2008 08:35 AM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

Great article and photos Lori. It looks like you had a really great time.

Aug 08, 2008 05:04 AM
Lori Franks
Real Estate Consultant - Brookings, OR
Brookings, Oregon

Fred- it has been foggy here all week on the coast so I keep remembering the warm sun and fun we had on the river last weekend!

Aug 08, 2008 05:17 AM
Jason Roebuck
Springfield, OR

Lori,  once again doing your best to make everyone who doesn't live here jealous...Great pictures...God Bless...Jason

Aug 08, 2008 08:06 AM
Lori Franks
Real Estate Consultant - Brookings, OR
Brookings, Oregon

Jason- that is solely my intent....jealousy to the point of moving here! :)

Aug 08, 2008 09:58 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Boating? Come on, how is the fishing, that is the important question. (LOL)

Todd Clark, Helping Families Home - www.IFoundYourNewHome.com

Aug 08, 2008 06:11 PM
Lori Franks
Real Estate Consultant - Brookings, OR
Brookings, Oregon

Todd- you are funny! Always about the fishing. We were not fishing this weekend. We did see some other guys but I am not sure if they were catching anything to write home about. I didn't see them hootin and hollarin!

Aug 09, 2008 12:08 PM