Owyhee River Wilderness

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Owyhee River Wilderness is a remote, rugged federally protected wilderness area in southeastern Oregon known for its deep river canyons, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and important wildlife habitat.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf federally designated wilderness
protected area
wilderness area
accessCharacteristic limited access
requires high-clearance vehicles on surrounding roads
characteristic remote
roadless
rugged
scenic canyons
conservationValue habitat connectivity
intact canyon ecosystems
scenic values
country United States
ecosystemType high desert
riparian corridors
sagebrush shrubland
geologyFeature basalt lava flows
tuff and ash deposits
volcanic landscapes
governingBody Bureau of Land Management
hydrologyFeature Owyhee River
tributary streams
importantFor wildlife habitat
locatedIn Oregon
southeastern Oregon
locatedInAdministrativeEntity Malheur County, Oregon
managingAgency U.S. Bureau of Land Management
namedAfter Owyhee River
partOf National Wilderness Preservation System
partOfEcoregion Northern Basin and Range ecoregion
partOfLargerRegion Owyhee Canyonlands
protects Owyhee River canyons
linked to: Owyhee Canyonlands
recreationActivity backpacking
hiking
kayaking
rafting
wildlife viewing
supportsSpecies bighorn sheep
migratory birds
native trout
pronghorn
raptors
sage-grouse
terrainFeature basalt cliffs
deep river canyons
rimrock formations
sagebrush steppe
volcanic plateaus

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Owyhee County, Idaho containsProtectedArea Owyhee River Wilderness (Idaho portion)
linked to: Owyhee River Wilderness
Mountain Home, Idaho nearbyNaturalFeature Owyhee Mountains
linked to: Owyhee River Wilderness