Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 736 - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Division 40 - OREGON SCENIC WATERWAYS
Section 736-040-0050 - llinois River Scenic Waterway

(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.

(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.

(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.