Rock Creek, Mosier, Oregon

Rock Creek is a federally protected area. During winter months from November to April the stream is a habitat and spawning area for endangered Steelhead Trout and Coho Salmon.

Driving and parking in the stream bed or on the banks is prohibited and subject to state and federal laws. Violations could result in the permanent closure of the entire area.

Cross the dry stream bed only below the Railroad Bridge. Park only in the gravel area between I-84 and the Railroad Tracks.

Overflow parking is East of the Mosier sewage treatment plant parallel to the Railroad Tracks.

Fish swimming up Rock CreekTHE PRESERVE. The stream bed and area to the West of Rock Creek from the Scenic Highway Bridge to the Columbia River is being restored to native vegetation by a generous grant from Goldendale Aluminum and work donated by the Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association, The Columbia Riverkeepers, The Native Plant Society of the Mid-Columbia, The Mosier Alliance, and the Gorge Trust in cooperation with the City of Mosier, Oregon Department of Transportation, Union Pacific Railroad and The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

YOUR COOPERATION IS NEEDED. Thank-You from the Mosier Alliance, a non-profit serving Mosier residents and visitors.