National Wild and Scenic Rivers
There are several variations to the category of National Rivers: national river and recreation area, national scenic river, national scenic riverway, wild river, etc. The first was authorized in 1964 and others were established following passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. At present, there are 10 national wild and scenic rivers in the National Park System.
Alagnak Wild River
Offers 66 miles of outstanding whitewater, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and sport fishing.Bluestone National Scenic River
Preserves natural and historic features of the Appalachian plateau, and offers excellent warm water fishing, hiking, boating, and scenery.Delaware National Scenic River
River flows 41 miles through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, affording opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing.Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River
Running through or along the Pine Barrens of southern NJ, this river and its tributaries offer excellent opportunities for canoeing.Missouri National Recreational River
Two segments (126 miles) of the Missouri River are protected in South Dakota and Nebraska, affording opportunities for fishing and boating.Niobrara National Scenic River
The river flows through a sparsely populated and very scenic area, and its upper section affords excellent canoeing.Obed Wild and Scenic River
Forty-five miles of free-flowing streams including the Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddy's Creek and Emory River have created some of the most rugged scenery in the southeast.Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River
A 191-mile strip on the American shore of the Rio Grande in the Chihuahuan Desert protects the river.Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
The 252-mile stretch of the Saint Croix and Namekagon rivers was one of the initial riverways designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968.Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Stretching 73 miles along the New York-Pennsylvania border, the longest free-flowing river in the Northeast includes riffles and Class I and II rapids.Click here to select another park by classification type, by name, by state, or by activity.
