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Shady Cove Campground

Santiam River in the Opal Creek Wilderness area, Oregon
Santiam River in the Opal Creek Wilderness area, Oregon
by Bonnie Moreland

The Opal Creek Wilderness is a wilderness area located in the Willamette National Forest, on the border of the Mount Hood National Forest. It has the largest uncut watershed in Oregon.

Opal Creek and nearby Opal Lake were named for Opal Elliott, wife of early Forest Service ranger Roy Elliott.

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Shady Cove Campground!
Most notably Bonnie Moreland.