This is a list of the designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers in the United States. Each river has been designated by Congress, or, if certain requirements were met, the Secretary of the Interior. A designation may include multiple watercourses; for example, the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway includes the Namekagon River as well as the St. Croix River.
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Rivers are managed by one or more federal, state, local government agencies. Only federal agencies are listed in this table. Abbreviations used are:
- USACE = U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- BLM = Bureau of Land Management
- NPS = National Park Service
- USFS = United States Forest Service
- USFWS = United States Fish and Wildlife Service
| Name [1] | Watercourse(s) [2] | State [1] | Agency [1] | First designated [1] | Length [1] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild | Scenic | Recreational | Total | |||||
| Alagnak Wild River [3] | Alagnak River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 67 mi (108 km) | 0 | 0 | 67 mi (108 km) |
| Alatna Wild River [3] | Alatna River, Nonvianuk River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 83 mi (134 km) | 0 | 0 | 83 mi (134 km) |
| Allagash Wilderness Waterway | Allagash River | ME | Jul 19, 1970 | 92.5 mi (148.9 km) | 0 | 0 | 92.5 mi (148.9 km) | |
| Allegheny River | Allegheny River | PA | USFS | Apr 20, 1992 | 0 | 0 | 86.6 mi (139.4 km) | 86.6 mi (139.4 km) |
| Amargosa River | Amargosa River | CA | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 15.5 mi (24.9 km) | 6.3 mi (10.1 km) | 29.7 mi (47.8 km) |
| American River (Lower) | American River | CA | Jan 19, 1981 | 0 | 0 | 23 mi (37 km) | 23 mi (37 km) | |
| American River (North Fork) | North Fork American River | CA | BLM, USFS | Nov 10, 1978 | 38.3 mi (61.6 km) | 0 | 0 | 38.3 mi (61.6 km) |
| Andreafsky River | Andreafsky River, East Fork Andreafsky River | AK | USFWS | Dec 2, 1980 | 262 mi (422 km) | 0 | 0 | 262 mi (422 km) |
| Aniakchak Wild River [3] | Aniakchak River, Hidden Creek, Mystery Creek, Albert Johnson Creek, North Fork Aniakchak River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 63 mi (101 km) | 0 | 0 | 63 mi (101 km) |
| Au Sable River | Au Sable River | MI | USFS | Oct 4, 1984 | 0 | 23 mi (37 km) | 0 | 23 mi (37 km) |
| Battle Creek | Battle Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 23.4 mi (37.7 km) | 0 | 0 | 23.4 mi (37.7 km) |
| Bautista Creek | Bautista Creek [4] | CA | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 mi (15.8 km) | 9.8 mi (15.8 km) |
| Bear Creek | Bear Creek | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 0 | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) |
| Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek | AK | BLM, USFWS | Dec 2, 1980 | 127 mi (204 km) | 0 | 0 | 127 mi (204 km) |
| Big and Little Darby Creek | Big Darby Creek, Little Darby Creek | OH | Mar 10, 1994 | 0 | 85.9 mi (138.2 km) | 0 | 85.9 mi (138.2 km) | |
| Big Jacks Creek | Big Jacks Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 35 mi (56 km) | 0 | 0 | 35 mi (56 km) |
| Big Marsh Creek | Big Marsh Creek | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 15 mi (24 km) | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Big Piney Creek | Big Piney Creek | AR | USFS | Apr 22, 1992 | 0 | 45.2 mi (72.7 km) | 0 | 45.2 mi (72.7 km) |
| Big Sur River | Big Sur River, North Fork Big Sur River, South Fork Big Sur River | CA | USFS | Jun 19, 1992 | 19.5 mi (31.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 19.5 mi (31.4 km) |
| Birch Creek | Birch Creek | AK | BLM | Dec 2, 1980 | 126 mi (203 km) | 0 | 0 | 126 mi (203 km) |
| Black Butte River | Black Butte River, Cold Creek | CA | USFS | Oct 17, 2006 | 17.5 mi (28.2 km) | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 0 | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Black Creek | Black Creek | MS | USFS | Oct 30, 1986 | 0 | 21 mi (34 km) | 0 | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Black River | Black River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 14 mi (23 km) | 0 | 14 mi (23 km) |
| Bluestone National Scenic River [3] | Bluestone River | WV | NPS | Oct 26, 1988 | 0 | 10 mi (16 km) | 0 | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Bruneau River | Bruneau River | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 38.7 mi (62.3 km) | 0 | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 39.3 mi (63.2 km) |
| Bruneau River (West Fork) | West Fork Bruneau River | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) | 0 | 0 | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) |
| Buffalo National River | Buffalo River | AR | NPS | Apr 22, 1992 | 9.4 mi (15.1 km) | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 0 | 15.8 mi (25.4 km) |
| Cache la Poudre Wild and Scenic River [3] | Cache la Poudre River, South Fork Cache la Poudre River | CO | NPS, USFS | Oct 30, 1986 | 30 mi (48 km) | 0 | 46 mi (74 km) | 76 mi (122 km) |
| Carp River | Carp River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 12.4 mi (20.0 km) | 9.3 mi (15.0 km) | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) | 27.8 mi (44.7 km) |
| Charley Wild River [3] | Charley River, Copper Creek, Bonanza Creek, Hosford Creek, Derwent Creek, Flat-Orthmer Creek, Crescent Creek, Moraine Creek | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 208 mi (335 km) | 0 | 0 | 208 mi (335 km) |
| Chattooga River | Chattooga River, West Fork Chattooga River | GA, NC, SC | USFS | May 10, 1974 | 41.6 mi (66.9 km) | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) | 14.6 mi (23.5 km) | 58.7 mi (94.5 km) |
| Chetco River | Chetco River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 17.5 mi (28.2 km) | 7.5 mi (12.1 km) | 9.5 mi (15.3 km) | 44.5 mi (71.6 km) |
| Chilikadrotna Wild River [3] | Chilikadrotna River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 11 mi (18 km) | 0 | 0 | 11 mi (18 km) |
| Clackamas River | Clackamas River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 20 mi (32 km) | 27 mi (43 km) | 47 mi (76 km) |
| Clackamas River (South Fork) | South Fork Clackamas River | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 0 | 0 | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) |
| Clarion River | Clarion River | PA | USFS | Oct 19, 1996 | 0 | 17.1 mi (27.5 km) | 34.6 mi (55.7 km) | 51.7 mi (83.2 km) |
| Clearwater River (Middle Fork) | Middle Fork Clearwater River, Lochsa River, Selway River | ID | USFS | Oct 2, 1968 | 54 mi (87 km) | 0 | 131 mi (211 km) | 185 mi (298 km) |
| Collawash River | Collawash River | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 11 mi (18 km) | 6.8 mi (10.9 km) | 17.8 mi (28.6 km) |
| Cossatot River | Cossatot River, Brushy Creek | AR | USACE, USFS | Apr 22, 1992 | 0 | 26.6 mi (42.8 km) | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 30.8 mi (49.6 km) |
| Cottonwood Creek (California) | Cottonwood Creek | CA | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 17.4 mi (28.0 km) | 0 | 4.1 mi (6.6 km) | 21.5 mi (34.6 km) |
| Cottonwood Creek (Idaho) | Cottonwood Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 0 | 0 | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) |
| Crescent Creek | Crescent Creek | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 10 mi (16 km) | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Crooked River | Crooked River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 14.8 mi (23.8 km) | 14.8 mi (23.8 km) |
| Crooked River (North Fork) | North Fork Crooked River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 12.2 mi (19.6 km) | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 13.3 mi (21.4 km) | 33.7 mi (54.2 km) |
| Deep Creek (California) | Deep Creek, Holcomb Creek | CA | USFS | Mar 12, 2019 | 22.5 mi (36.2 km) | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 11 mi (18 km) | 34.5 mi (55.5 km) |
| Deep Creek (Idaho) | Deep Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 13.1 mi (21.1 km) | 0 | 0 | 13.1 mi (21.1 km) |
| Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River | Delaware River, Paunnacussing Creek, Tohickon Creek, Tinicum Creek, Rapp Creek, Beaver Creek | NJ, PA | NPS | Nov 1, 2000 | 0 | 25.4 mi (40.9 km) | 41.9 mi (67.4 km) | 67.3 mi (108.3 km) |
| Middle Delaware National Scenic River | Delaware River | NJ, PA | NPS | Nov 10, 1978 | 0 | 35 mi (56 km) | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 40 mi (64 km) |
| Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River [3] | Delaware River | NY, PA | NPS | Nov 10, 1978 | 0 | 23.1 mi (37.2 km) | 50.3 mi (81.0 km) | 73.4 mi (118.1 km) |
| Delta River | Delta River | AK | BLM | Dec 2, 1980 | 20 mi (32 km) | 24 mi (39 km) | 18 mi (29 km) | 62 mi (100 km) |
| Deschutes River | Deschutes River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 31 mi (50 km) | 143.4 mi (230.8 km) | 174.4 mi (280.7 km) |
| Dickshooter Creek | Dickshooter Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 9.3 mi (15.0 km) | 0 | 0 | 9.3 mi (15.0 km) |
| Donner und Blitzen River | Donner und Blitzen River, Little Blitzen River, South Fork Blitzen River, Indian Creek, Big Indian Creek, Little Indian Creek, Fish Creek, Mud Creek, Ankle Creek, South Ankle Creek, Deep Creek | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 87.5 mi (140.8 km) | 0 | 0 | 87.5 mi (140.8 km) |
| Duncan Creek | Duncan Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) |
| Eagle Creek (Mt. Hood National Forest) | Eagle Creek | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) |
| Eagle Creek (Wallowa–Whitman National Forest) | Eagle Creek | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 6 mi (9.7 km) | 18.4 mi (29.6 km) | 28.9 mi (46.5 km) |
| East Rosebud Creek | East Rosebud Creek | MT | USFS | Aug 2, 2018 | 13 mi (21 km) | 0 | 7 mi (11 km) | 20 mi (32 km) |
| Eel River | Eel River, Middle Fork Eel River, South Fork Eel River, North Fork Eel River, Van Duzen River | CA | BLM, USFS | Jan 19, 1981 | 97 mi (156 km) | 28 mi (45 km) | 237 mi (381 km) | 398 mi (641 km) |
| Eightmile National Wild and Scenic River [3] | Eightmile River, East Branch Eightmile River, Harris Brook, Beaver Brook, Falls Brook | CT | NPS | May 8, 2008 | 0 | 25.3 mi (40.7 km) | 0 | 25.3 mi (40.7 km) |
| Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River | Eleven Point River | MO | USFS | Oct 2, 1968 | 0 | 44.4 mi (71.5 km) | 0 | 44.4 mi (71.5 km) |
| Elk Creek | Elk Creek | OR | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | 0 | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) |
| Elk River | Elk River, Bald Mountain Creek, South Fork Bald Mountain Creek, Bear Creek, Blackberry Creek, East Fork Blackberry Creek, Butler Creek, East Fork Butler Creek, Lost Creek, McCurdy Creek, Milbury Creek, Panther Creek, East Fork Panther Creek, West Fork Panther Creek, Platinum Creek, Purple Mountain Creek, Rock Creek | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 39.3 mi (63.2 km) | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 26.5 mi (42.6 km) | 74.2 mi (119.4 km) |
| Elkhorn Creek | Elkhorn Creek | OR | BLM, USFS | Sep 30, 1996 | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 0 | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) |
| Lower Farmington and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Rivers [3] | Farmington River, Salmon Brook, East Branch Salmon Brook, West Branch Salmon Brook | CT | NPS | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 mi (99.3 km) | 61.7 mi (99.3 km) |
| Farmington National Wild and Scenic River [3] | West Branch Farmington River | CT | NPS | Aug 26, 1994 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 mi (24.3 km) | 15.1 mi (24.3 km) |
| Feather River | Feather River | CA | USFS | Oct 2, 1968 | 32.9 mi (52.9 km) | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) | 35 mi (56 km) | 77.6 mi (124.9 km) |
| Fifteenmile Creek | Fifteenmile Creek | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 10.5 mi (16.9 km) | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 0 | 11.1 mi (17.9 km) |
| Fish Creek | Fish Creek | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 0 | 13.5 mi (21.7 km) | 13.5 mi (21.7 km) |
| Flathead River | Flathead River, North Fork Flathead River, Middle Fork Flathead River, South Fork Flathead River | MT | NPS, USFS | Oct 12, 1976 | 97.9 mi (157.6 km) | 40.7 mi (65.5 km) | 80.4 mi (129.4 km) | 219 mi (352 km) |
| Fortymile River | Fortymile River, O'Brien Creek, South Fork Fortymile River, Middle Fork Fortymile River, North Fork Fortymile River, Napoleon Creek, Franklin Creek, Uhler Creek, Walker Fork, Wade Creek, Mosquito Fork, Dennison Fork, West Fork Dennison Fork, Logging Cabin Creek, Hutchison Creek, Champion Creek, Joseph Creek | AK | BLM | Dec 2, 1980 | 179 mi (288 km) | 203 mi (327 km) | 10 mi (16 km) | 392 mi (631 km) |
| Fossil Creek | Fossil Creek | AZ | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 9.3 mi (15.0 km) | 0 | 7.5 mi (12.1 km) | 16.8 mi (27.0 km) |
| Franklin Creek | Franklin Creek | OR | USFS | Mar 12, 2019 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 0 | 0 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) |
| Fuller Mill Creek | Fuller Mill Creek | CA | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) |
| Grande Ronde River | Grande Ronde River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 26.4 mi (42.5 km) | 0 | 17.4 mi (28.0 km) | 43.8 mi (70.5 km) |
| Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River [3] | Great Egg Harbor River, Squankum Branch, Big Bridge Branch, Penny Pot Stream Branch, Deep Run, Mare Run, Babcock Creek, Gravelly Run, Miry Run, South River, Stephen Creek, Gibson Creek, English Creek, Lakes Creek, Middle River, Patcong Creek, Tuckahoe River, Cedar Swamp Creek | NJ | NPS | Oct 27, 1992 | 0 | 30.6 mi (49.2 km) | 98.4 mi (158.4 km) | 129 mi (208 km) |
| Green River | Green River | UT | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 49.2 mi (79.2 km) | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 63 mi (101 km) |
| Gulkana River | Gulkana River, Middle Fork Gulkana River, West Fork Gulkana River, South Branch West Fork Gulkana River, North Branch West Fork Gulkana River | AK | BLM | Dec 2, 1980 | 181 mi (291 km) | 0 | 0 | 181 mi (291 km) |
| Hood River (East Fork) | East Fork Hood River | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 0 | 13.5 mi (21.7 km) | 13.5 mi (21.7 km) |
| Hood River (Middle Fork) | Middle Fork Hood River | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) | 0 | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) |
| Horsepasture River | Horsepasture River | NC | USFS | Oct 26, 1986 | 0 | 3.6 mi (5.8 km) | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) |
| Hurricane Creek | Hurricane Creek | AR | USFS | Apr 22, 1992 | 2.4 mi (3.9 km) | 13.1 mi (21.1 km) | 0 | 15.5 mi (24.9 km) |
| Illabot Creek | Illabot Creek | WA | USFS | Dec 19, 2014 | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) | 0 | 10 mi (16 km) | 14.3 mi (23.0 km) |
| Illinois River | Illinois River | OR | USFS | Oct 19, 1984 | 28.7 mi (46.2 km) | 17.9 mi (28.8 km) | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 50.4 mi (81.1 km) |
| Imnaha River | Imnaha River, South Fork Imnaha River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 15 mi (24 km) | 4 mi (6.4 km) | 58 mi (93 km) | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Indian River | Indian River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 12 mi (19 km) | 39 mi (63 km) | 51 mi (82 km) |
| Ivishak River | Ivishak River, unnamed tributary from Porcupine Lake | AK | USFWS | Dec 2, 1980 | 80 mi (130 km) | 0 | 0 | 80 mi (130 km) |
| Jarbidge River | Jarbidge River | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 28.8 mi (46.3 km) | 0 | 0 | 28.8 mi (46.3 km) |
| Jemez River (East Fork) | East Fork Jemez River | NM | USFS | Jun 6, 1990 | 4 mi (6.4 km) | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 11 mi (18 km) |
| Jenny Creek | Jenny Creek | OR | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 17.6 mi (28.3 km) | 0 | 17.6 mi (28.3 km) |
| John Wild River [3] | John River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 52 mi (84 km) | 0 | 0 | 52 mi (84 km) |
| John Day River | John Day River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 147.5 mi (237.4 km) | 147.5 mi (237.4 km) |
| John Day River (North Fork) | North Fork John Day River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 27.8 mi (44.7 km) | 10.5 mi (16.9 km) | 15.8 mi (25.4 km) | 54.1 mi (87.1 km) |
| John Day River (South Fork) | South Fork John Day River | OR | BLM | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 47 mi (76 km) | 47 mi (76 km) |
| Joseph Creek | Joseph Creek | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 8.6 mi (13.8 km) | 0 | 0 | 8.6 mi (13.8 km) |
| Kern River | North Fork Kern River, South Fork Kern River | CA | NPS, USFS | Nov 24, 1987 | 123.1 mi (198.1 km) | 7 mi (11 km) | 20.9 mi (33.6 km) | 151 mi (243 km) |
| Kings River | Kings River, Middle Fork Kings River, South Fork Kings River | CA | USFS | Nov 3, 1987 | 65.5 mi (105.4 km) | 0 | 15.5 mi (24.9 km) | 81 mi (130 km) |
| Klamath River (California) | Klamath River, Salmon River, North Fork Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River, Scott River, Wooley Creek | CA | BLM, USFS | Jan 19, 1981 | 11.7 mi (18.8 km) | 23.5 mi (37.8 km) | 250.8 mi (403.6 km) | 286 mi (460 km) |
| Klamath River (Oregon) | Klamath River | OR | BLM | Sep 22, 1994 | 0 | 11 mi (18 km) | 0 | 11 mi (18 km) |
| Klickitat River | Klickitat River | WA | USFS | Nov 17, 1986 | 0 | 0 | 10.8 mi (17.4 km) | 10.8 mi (17.4 km) |
| Kobuk Wild River [3] | Kobuk River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 110 mi (180 km) | 0 | 0 | 110 mi (180 km) |
| North Fork of the Koyukuk Wild River [3] | North Fork Koyukuk River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 102 mi (164 km) | 0 | 0 | 102 mi (164 km) |
| Lamprey Wild and Scenic River [3] | Lamprey River | NH | NPS | Nov 12, 1996 | 0 | 0 | 23.5 mi (37.8 km) | 23.5 mi (37.8 km) |
| Little Beaver Creek | Little Beaver Creek, North Fork Little Beaver Creek, Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek, West Fork Little Beaver Creek | OH | Oct 23, 1975 | 0 | 33 mi (53 km) | 0 | 33 mi (53 km) | |
| Little Deschutes River | Little Deschutes River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 12 mi (19 km) | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Little Jacks Creek | Little Jacks Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 12.4 mi (20.0 km) | 0 | 0 | 12.4 mi (20.0 km) |
| Little Miami River | Little Miami River, Caesars Creek | OH | Aug 20, 1973 | 28.7 mi (46.2 km) | 18 mi (29 km) | 76 mi (122 km) | 94 mi (151 km) | |
| Little Missouri River | Little Missouri River | AR | USFS | Apr 22, 1992 | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 11.3 mi (18.2 km) | 0 | 15.7 mi (25.3 km) |
| Lobster Creek | Lobster Creek | OR | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 0 | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
| Lostine River | Lostine River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 0 | 11 mi (18 km) | 16 mi (26 km) |
| Loxahatchee River | Loxahatchee River | FL | May 17, 1985 | 1.3 mi (2.1 km) | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | |
| Lumber River | Lumber River | NC | Sep 25, 1998 | 0 | 60 mi (97 km) | 21 mi (34 km) | 81 mi (130 km) | |
| Malheur River | Malheur River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) | 7 mi (11 km) | 0 | 13.7 mi (22.0 km) |
| Malheur River (North Fork) | North Fork Malheur River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 25.5 mi (41.0 km) | 0 | 25.5 mi (41.0 km) |
| Manistee River | Manistee River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 0 | 26 mi (42 km) | 26 mi (42 km) |
| Maurice Scenic and Recreational River [3] | Maurice River, Menantico Creek, Manumuskin River, Muskee Creek | NJ | NPS | Dec 1, 1993 | 0 | 28.9 mi (46.5 km) | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 35.4 mi (57.0 km) |
| McKenzie River | McKenzie River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 mi (20.4 km) | 12.7 mi (20.4 km) |
| Merced River | Merced River, Red Peak Fork, Merced Peak Fork, Triple Peak Fork, Lyell Fork Merced River, South Fork Merced River | CA | BLM, NPS, USFS | Nov 2, 1987 | 71 mi (114 km) | 16 mi (26 km) | 35.5 mi (57.1 km) | 122.5 mi (197.1 km) |
| Metolius River | Metolius River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 17.1 mi (27.5 km) | 11.5 mi (18.5 km) | 28.6 mi (46.0 km) |
| Minam River | Minam River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 41.9 mi (67.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 41.9 mi (67.4 km) |
| Missisquoi and Trout National Wild and Scenic River [3] | Missisquoi River, Trout River | VT | Dec 19, 2014 | 0 | 0 | 46.1 mi (74.2 km) | 46.1 mi (74.2 km) | |
| Missouri National Recreational River [3] | Missouri River | NE, SD | NPS | Nov 10, 1978 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 mi (158 km) |
| Upper Missouri River | Missouri River | MT | BLM | Oct 12, 1976 | 64 mi (103 km) | 26 mi (42 km) | 59 mi (95 km) | 149 mi (240 km) |
| Molalla River | Molalla River, Table Rock Fork | OR | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 mi (34.3 km) | 21.3 mi (34.3 km) |
| Mulberry River | Mulberry River | AR | USFS | Apr 22, 1992 | 0 | 19.4 mi (31.2 km) | 36.6 mi (58.9 km) | 56 mi (90 km) |
| Mulchatna Wild River [3] | Mulchatna River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 0 | 0 | 24 mi (39 km) | 24 mi (39 km) |
| Musconetcong National Wild and Scenic River [3] | Musconetcong River | NJ | Dec 22, 2006 | 0 | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 25 mi (40 km) | 28.5 mi (45.9 km) | |
| Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Wild and Scenic Rivers [3] | Nashua River, Squannacook River, Nissitissit River | MA, NH | NPS | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 52.8 mi (85.0 km) | 0 | 52.8 mi (85.0 km) |
| Nestucca River | Nestucca River | OR | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 mi (24.9 km) | 15.5 mi (24.9 km) |
| New River | New River | NC | Apr 13, 1976 | 0 | 26.5 mi (42.6 km) | 0 | 26.5 mi (42.6 km) | |
| Niobrara National Scenic River [3] | Niobrara River, Verdigre Creek | NE | NPS, USFWS | May 24, 1991 | 0 | 76 mi (122 km) | 28 mi (45 km) | 104 mi (167 km) |
| Noatak Wild River [3] | Noatak River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 330 mi (530 km) | 0 | 0 | 330 mi (530 km) |
| North Powder River | North Powder River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 0 | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) |
| North Sylamore Creek | North Sylamore Creek | AR | USFS | Apr 22, 1992 | 0 | 14.5 mi (23.3 km) | 0 | 14.5 mi (23.3 km) |
| North Umpqua River | North Umpqua River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 33.8 mi (54.4 km) | 33.8 mi (54.4 km) |
| Nowitna River | Nowitna River | AK | USFWS | Dec 2, 1980 | 225 mi (362 km) | 0 | 0 | 225 mi (362 km) |
| Obed Wild and Scenic River [3] | Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddys Creek, Emory River | TN | NPS | Oct 12, 1976 | 43.3 mi (69.7 km) | 0 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 45.3 mi (72.9 km) |
| Ontonagon River | East Branch Ontonagon River, Middle Branch Ontonagon River, Cisco Branch Ontonagon River, West Branch Ontonagon River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 43 mi (69 km) | 35 mi (56 km) | 92 mi (148 km) | 170 mi (270 km) |
| Owens River Headwaters [5] | Owens River, Deadman Creek, Glass Creek | CA | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 6.3 mi (10.1 km) | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 6.2 mi (10.0 km) | 19.1 mi (30.7 km) |
| Owyhee River (Idaho) | Owyhee River | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 67.3 mi (108.3 km) | 0 | 0 | 67.3 mi (108.3 km) |
| Owyhee River (Oregon) | Owyhee River | OR | BLM | Oct 19, 1984 | 120 mi (190 km) | 0 | 0 | 120 mi (190 km) |
| Owyhee River (North Fork) (Idaho) | North Fork Owyhee River | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 15.1 mi (24.3 km) | 0 | 5.7 mi (9.2 km) | 20.8 mi (33.5 km) |
| Owyhee River (North Fork) (Oregon) | North Fork Owyhee River | OR | BLM | Oct 28, 1988 | 9.6 mi (15.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 9.6 mi (15.4 km) |
| Owyhee River (South Fork) | South Fork Owyhee River | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 30.2 mi (48.6 km) | 0 | 1.2 mi (1.9 km) | 31.4 mi (50.5 km) |
| Paint River | Paint River, North Branch Paint River, South Branch Paint River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 52 mi (84 km) | 0 | 0 | 52 mi (84 km) |
| Palm Canyon Creek | Palm Canyon Wash | CA | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) | 0 | 0 | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) |
| Pecos River | Pecos River | NM | USFS | Jun 6, 1990 | 13.5 mi (21.7 km) | 0 | 7 mi (11 km) | 20.5 mi (33.0 km) |
| Pere Marquette River | Pere Marquette River | MI | USFS | Nov 10, 1978 | 0 | 66 mi (106 km) | 0 | 66 mi (106 km) |
| Pine River | Pine River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 26 mi (42 km) | 0 | 26 mi (42 km) |
| Piru Creek | Piru Creek | CA | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) | 0 | 3 mi (4.8 km) | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) |
| Powder River | Powder River | OR | BLM | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 11.7 mi (18.8 km) | 0 | 11.7 mi (18.8 km) |
| Pratt River | Pratt River | WA | USFS | Dec 19, 2014 | 9.5 mi (15.3 km) | 0 | 0 | 9.5 mi (15.3 km) |
| Presque Isle River | Presque Isle River, East Branch Presque Isle River, South Branch Presque Isle River, West Branch Presque Isle River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 24 mi (39 km) | 48 mi (77 km) | 72 mi (116 km) |
| Quartzville Creek | Quartzville Creek | OR | BLM | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 0 | 12 mi (19 km) | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Rapid River | Rapid River, West Fork Rapid River | ID | USFS | Dec 31, 1975 | 26.8 mi (43.1 km) | 0 | 0 | 26.8 mi (43.1 km) |
| Red Canyon | Red Canyon | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) |
| Red River | Red River | KY | USFS | Dec 2, 1993 | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 0 | 10.3 mi (16.6 km) | 19.4 mi (31.2 km) |
| Richland Creek | Richland Creek | AR | USFS | Apr 22, 1992 | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 11.2 mi (18.0 km) | 0 | 16.5 mi (26.6 km) |
| Rio Chama | Rio Chama | NM | BLM, USFS | Nov 7, 1988 | 21.6 mi (34.8 km) | 3 mi (4.8 km) | 0 | 24.6 mi (39.6 km) |
| Rio de la Mina | Rio de la Mina | PR | USFS | Dec 19, 2002 | 0 | 1.2 mi (1.9 km) | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) |
| Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River [3] | Rio Grande | TX | NPS | Nov 10, 1978 | 95.2 mi (153.2 km) | 96 mi (154 km) | 0 | 191.2 mi (307.7 km) |
| Rio Grande del Norte | Rio Grande, Red River | NM | BLM, USFS | Oct 2, 1968 | 54.9 mi (88.4 km) | 12.5 mi (20.1 km) | 0.8 mi (1.3 km) | 68.2 mi (109.8 km) |
| Rio Icacos | Rio Icacos | PR | USFS | Dec 19, 2002 | 0 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 0 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) |
| Rio Mameyes | Rio Mameyes | PR | USFS | Dec 19, 2002 | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) |
| River Styx Wild and Scenic River [3] | River Styx (subterranean portion of Cave Creek) | OR | NPS | Dec 19, 2014 | 0 | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) | 0 | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) |
| Roaring River | Roaring River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 13.5 mi (21.7 km) | 0 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 13.7 mi (22.0 km) |
| Roaring River (South Fork) | South Fork Roaring River | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) |
| Rogue River | Rogue River, Alder Creek, Anna Creek, Bailey Creek, Big Windy Creek, East Fork Big Windy Creek, Booze Creek, Bronco Creek, Bunker Creek, Copsey Creek, Cowley Creek, Ditch Creek, Dulog Creek, Francis Creek, Hewitt Creek, Howard Creek, Jenny Creek, Kelsey Creek, East Fork Kelsey Creek, Little Windy Creek, Long Gulch, Meadow Creek, Missouri Creek, Montgomery Creek, Mule Creek, Quail Creek, Rum Creek, East Fork Rum Creek, Russian Creek, Shady Creek, Slide Creek, Whisky Creek, East Fork Whisky Creek, West Fork Whisky Creek, Wildcat Creek | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 2, 1968 | 125 mi (201 km) | 33.2 mi (53.4 km) | 45.3 mi (72.9 km) | 203.5 mi (327.5 km) |
| Rogue River (Upper) | Rogue River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) | 34.2 mi (55.0 km) | 0 | 40.3 mi (64.9 km) |
| Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway [3] | St. Croix River, Namekagon River | MN, WI | NPS | Oct 2, 1968 | 0 | 191 mi (307 km) | 59 mi (95 km) | 252 mi (406 km) |
| Saint Joe River | Saint Joe River | ID | USFS | Nov 10, 1978 | 26.6 mi (42.8 km) | 0 | 39.7 mi (63.9 km) | 66.3 mi (106.7 km) |
| Saline Bayou | Saline Bayou | LA | USFS | Oct 30, 1986 | 0 | 19 mi (31 km) | 0 | 19 mi (31 km) |
| Salmon Wild River [3] | Salmon River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 70 mi (110 km) | 0 | 0 | 70 mi (110 km) |
| Salmon River (Idaho) | Salmon River | ID | USFS | Jul 23, 1980 | 79 mi (127 km) | 0 | 46 mi (74 km) | 125 mi (201 km) |
| Salmon River (Middle Fork) | Middle Fork Salmon River | ID | USFS | Oct 2, 1968 | 103 mi (166 km) | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 0 | 104 mi (167 km) |
| Salmon River (Oregon) | Salmon River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 15 mi (24 km) | 4.8 mi (7.7 km) | 13.7 mi (22.0 km) | 33.5 mi (53.9 km) |
| Sandy River | Sandy River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 16.6 mi (26.7 km) | 24.9 mi (40.1 km) |
| San Jacinto River (North Fork) | North Fork San Jacinto River | CA | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 7.2 mi (11.6 km) | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) | 10.2 mi (16.4 km) |
| Selawik River | Selawik River | AK | USFWS | Dec 2, 1980 | 160 mi (260 km) | 0 | 0 | 160 mi (260 km) |
| Sespe Creek | Sespe Creek | CA | USFS | Jun 19, 1992 | 27.5 mi (44.3 km) | 4 mi (6.4 km) | 0 | 31.5 mi (50.7 km) |
| Sheenjek River | Sheenjek River | AK | USFWS | Dec 2, 1980 | 160 mi (260 km) | 0 | 0 | 160 mi (260 km) |
| Sheep Creek | Sheep Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 25.6 mi (41.2 km) | 0 | 0 | 25.6 mi (41.2 km) |
| Silver Creek (North Fork) | North Fork Silver Creek | OR | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 0 | 6 mi (9.7 km) | 6 mi (9.7 km) |
| Sisquoc River | Sisquoc River | CA | USFS | Jun 19, 1992 | 33 mi (53 km) | 0 | 0 | 33 mi (53 km) |
| Skagit River | Skagit River, Cascade River, North Fork Cascade River, South Fork Cascade River, Suiattle River, Sauk River, North Fork Sauk River | WA | USFS | Nov 10, 1978 | 0 | 100 mi (160 km) | 58.5 mi (94.1 km) | 158.5 mi (255.1 km) |
| Smith River | Smith River, North Fork Smith River, Middle Fork Smith River, Siskiyou Fork Smith River, South Siskyou Fork Smith River, South Fork Smith River, Rowdy Creek, Mill Creek, West Branch Mill Creek, East Fork Mill Creek, Little Mill Creek, Bummer Lake Creek, Dominie Creek, Savoy Creek, Myrtle Creek, Shelly Creek, Kelly Creek, Packsaddle Creek, Patrick Creek, East Fork Patrick Creek, West Fork Patrick Creek, Jones Creek, Little Jones Creek, Griffin Creek, Knopki Creek, Monkey Creek, Hardscrabble Creek, Williams Creek, Eightmile Creek, Harrington Creek, Prescott Fork, Quartz Creek, Hurdygurdy Creek, Gordon Creek, Coon Creek, Craigs Creek, Goose Creek, East Fork Goose Creek, Buck Creek, Muzzleloader Creek, Canthook Creek, Rock Creek, Blackhawk Creek, Diamond Creek, North Fork Diamond Creek, Bear Creek, Still Creek, High Plateau Creek, Stony Creek, Peridotite Creek | CA | USFS | Jan 19, 1981 | 78 mi (126 km) | 31 mi (50 km) | 216.4 mi (348.3 km) | 325.4 mi (523.7 km) |
| Smith River (North Fork) | North Fork Smith River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 0 | 13 mi (21 km) |
| Snake River | Snake River | ID, OR | USFS | Dec 1, 1975 | 32.5 mi (52.3 km) | 34.4 mi (55.4 km) | 0 | 66.9 mi (107.7 km) |
| Snake River Headwaters Wild and Scenic River [3] | Snake River, Bailey Creek, Blackrock Creek, Buffalo Fork Snake River, North Buffalo Fork, Soda Fork, South Buffalo Fork, Crystal Creek, Granite Creek, Gros Ventre River, Hoback River, Lewis River, Pacific Creek, Shoal Creek, Willow Creek, Wolf Creek | WY | NPS | Mar 30, 2009 | 229.7 mi (369.7 km) | 150.4 mi (242.0 km) | 33.8 mi (54.4 km) | 413.5 mi (665.5 km) |
| Snoqualmie River (Middle Fork) | Middle Fork Snoqualmie River | WA | USFS | Dec 19, 2014 | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 21 mi (34 km) | 0 | 27.4 mi (44.1 km) |
| Sprague River (North Fork) | North Fork Sprague River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 15 mi (24 km) | 0 | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Spring Creek | Spring Creek | OR | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 1.1 mi (1.8 km) | 0 | 1.1 mi (1.8 km) |
| Sturgeon River (Hiawatha National Forest) | Sturgeon River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 21.7 mi (34.9 km) | 22.2 mi (35.7 km) | 43.9 mi (70.7 km) |
| Sturgeon River (Ottawa National Forest) | Sturgeon River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 20 mi (32 km) | 8 mi (13 km) | 0 | 28 mi (45 km) |
| Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord National Wild and Scenic Rivers [3] | Sudbury River, Assabet River, Concord River | MA | NPS | Apr 9, 1999 | 0 | 14.9 mi (24.0 km) | 14.1 mi (22.7 km) | 29 mi (47 km) |
| Surprise Canyon Creek Wild and Scenic River [3] | Surprise Canyon Creek | CA | BLM, NPS | Mar 12, 2019 | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 0 | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) |
| Sycan River | Sycan River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 50.4 mi (81.1 km) | 8.6 mi (13.8 km) | 59 mi (95 km) |
| Tahquamenon River (East Branch) | East Branch Tahquamenon River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 3.2 mi (5.1 km) | 10 mi (16 km) | 13.2 mi (21.2 km) |
| Taunton Wild and Scenic River [3] | Taunton River | MA | NPS | Mar 30, 2009 | 0 | 26 mi (42 km) | 14 mi (23 km) | 40 mi (64 km) |
| Tinayguk Wild River [3] | Tinayguk River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 44 mi (71 km) | 0 | 0 | 44 mi (71 km) |
| Tlikakila Wild River [3] | Tlikakila River | AK | NPS | Dec 2, 1980 | 51 mi (82 km) | 0 | 0 | 51 mi (82 km) |
| Trinity River | Trinity River, North Fork Trinity River, South Fork Trinity River, New River | CA | BLM, USFS | Jan 19, 1981 | 44 mi (71 km) | 39 mi (63 km) | 120 mi (190 km) | 203 mi (327 km) |
| Tuolumne River | Tuolumne River | CA | BLM, NPS, USFS | Sep 28, 1984 | 47 mi (76 km) | 23 mi (37 km) | 13 mi (21 km) | 83 mi (134 km) |
| Unalakleet River | Unalakleet River | AK | BLM | Dec 2, 1980 | 80 mi (130 km) | 0 | 0 | 80 mi (130 km) |
| Verde River | Verde River | AZ | USFS | Aug 28, 1984 | 22.2 mi (35.7 km) | 18.3 mi (29.5 km) | 0 | 40.5 mi (65.2 km) |
| Vermilion River (Middle Fork) | Middle Fork Vermilion River | IL | May 11, 1989 | 0 | 17.1 mi (27.5 km) | 0 | 17.1 mi (27.5 km) | |
| Virgin Wild and Scenic River [3] | North Fork Virgin River, East Fork Virgin River, LaVerkin Creek, North Creek, Left Fork North Creek, Right Fork North Creek, Taylor Creek, North Fork Taylor Creek, Middle Fork Taylor Creek, South Fork Taylor Creek, Timber Creek, Willis Creek, Beartrap Canyon, Hop Valley Creek, Current Creek, Cane Creek, Smith Creek, Wildcat Canyon (Blue Creek), Little Creek, Russell Gulch, Grapevine Wash, Pine Spring Wash, Wolf Springs Wash, Kolob Creek, Oak Creek, Goose Creek, Deep Creek, Imlay Canyon, Orderville Canyon, Mystery Canyon, Echo Canyon, Behunin Canyon, Heaps Canyon, Birch Creek, Oak Creek, Clear Creek, Pine Creek, Shunes Creek | UT | NPS | Mar 30, 2009 | 145.4 mi (234.0 km) | 11.3 mi (18.2 km) | 12.6 mi (20.3 km) | 169.3 mi (272.5 km) |
| Walker Creek | Walker Creek | OR | BLM | Mar 12, 2019 | 0 | 0 | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) |
| Wallowa River | Wallowa River | OR | BLM | Jul 23, 1996 | 0 | 0 | 10 mi (16 km) | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Wasson Creek | Wasson Creek | OR | BLM, USFS | Mar 12, 2019 | 10.1 mi (16.3 km) | 0 | 0 | 10.1 mi (16.3 km) |
| Wekiva Wild and Scenic River [3] | Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, Black Water Creek | FL | NPS | Oct 13, 2000 | 31.4 mi (50.5 km) | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) | 41.6 mi (66.9 km) |
| Wenaha River | Wenaha River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 18.7 mi (30.1 km) | 2.7 mi (4.3 km) | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 21.6 mi (34.8 km) |
| West Fork River (Sipsey Fork) | Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River, Hubbard Creek, Thompson Creek, Tedford Creek, Mattox Creek, Borden Creek, Montgomery Creek, Flannigan Creek, Braziel Creek, Hogood Creek | AL | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 36.4 mi (58.6 km) | 25 mi (40 km) | 0 | 61.4 mi (98.8 km) |
| West Little Owyhee River | West Little Owyhee River | OR | BLM | Oct 28, 1988 | 57.6 mi (92.7 km) | 0 | 0 | 57.6 mi (92.7 km) |
| Westfield Wild and Scenic River [3] | Westfield River, West Branch Westfield River, Middle Branch Westfield River, East Branch Westfield River, Drowned Land Brook, Center Brook, Windsor Jambs Brook, Shaker Mill Brook, Depot Brook, Savery Brook, Watson Brook, Center Pond Brook | MA | NPS | Nov 2, 1993 | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 42.9 mi (69.0 km) | 32.6 mi (52.5 km) | 78.1 mi (125.7 km) |
| White River | White River | OR | BLM, USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 24.3 mi (39.1 km) | 22.5 mi (36.2 km) | 46.8 mi (75.3 km) |
| White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River [3] | White Clay Creek, East Branch White Clay Creek, Middle Branch White Clay Creek, West Branch White Clay Creek, Middle Run, Pike Creek, Mill Creek, Walnut Run, Broad Run, Egypt Run, Lamborn Run, numerous tributaries | DE, PA | NPS | Oct 24, 2000 | 0 | 25.6 mi (41.2 km) | 173.4 mi (279.1 km) | 199 mi (320 km) |
| White Salmon River | White Salmon River, Cascade Creek | WA | USFS | Nov 17, 1986 | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) | 21 mi (34 km) | 0 | 27.7 mi (44.6 km) |
| Whitefish River | Whitefish River, East Branch Whitefish River, West Branch Whitefish River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 0 | 31.5 mi (50.7 km) | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) | 33.6 mi (54.1 km) |
| Whitewater River | Whitewater River, North Fork Whitewater River, Middle Fork Whitewater River, South Fork Whitewater River | CA | BLM, USFS | Mar 12, 2019 | 23.5 mi (37.8 km) | 0 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 28.1 mi (45.2 km) |
| Whychus Creek | Whychus Creek, [6] North Fork Whychus Creek, South Fork Whychus Creek, Soap Creek, Park Creek, West Fork Park Creek, East Fork Park Creek, various unnamed tributaries | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 38.6 mi (62.1 km) | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 0 | 54 mi (87 km) |
| Wickahoney Creek | Wickahoney Creek | ID | BLM | Mar 30, 2009 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Wildcat Brook | Wildcat Brook, Little Wildcat Brook, Bog Brook, Great Brook | NH | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 0 | 13.7 mi (22.0 km) | 0.8 mi (1.3 km) | 14.5 mi (23.3 km) |
| Wildhorse & Kiger Creeks | Wildhorse Creek, Kiger Creek, Little Wildhorse Creek | OR | BLM | Oct 30, 2000 | 13.9 mi (22.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 13.9 mi (22.4 km) |
| Willamette River (North Fork Middle Fork) | North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River | OR | USFS | Oct 28, 1988 | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 27 mi (43 km) | 42.3 mi (68.1 km) |
| Wilson Creek | Wilson Creek | NC | USFS | Aug 18, 2000 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 15.8 mi (25.4 km) | 23.3 mi (37.5 km) |
| Wind River | Wind River, unnamed tributary | AK | USFWS | Dec 2, 1980 | 140 mi (230 km) | 0 | 0 | 140 mi (230 km) |
| Wolf River | Wolf River | WI | Oct 2, 1968 | 0 | 24 mi (39 km) | 0 | 24 mi (39 km) | |
| Wood–Pawtucket Watershed Wild and Scenic Rivers [3] | Wood River, Pawcatuck River, Ashaway River, Beaver River, Chipuxet River, Green River, Queen River, Shunock River, Usquepaugh River | CT, RI | NPS | Mar 12, 2019 | 24 mi (39 km) | 52 mi (84 km) | 34 mi (55 km) | 110 mi (180 km) |
| Yellow Dog River | Yellow Dog River | MI | USFS | Mar 3, 1992 | 4 mi (6.4 km) | 0 | 0 | 4 mi (6.4 km) |
| Yellowstone River (Clarks Fork) | Clarks Fork Yellowstone River | WY | USFS | Nov 28, 1990 | 20.5 mi (33.0 km) | 0 | 0 | 20.5 mi (33.0 km) |
| York River | York River, Bass Cove Creek, Cider Hill Creek, Cutts Ridge Brook, Dolly Gordon Brook, Libby Brook, Rogers Brook, Smelt Brook | ME | NPS | Dec 29, 2022 | 0 | 0 | 30.8 mi (49.6 km) | 30.8 mi (49.6 km) |
| Zigzag River | Zigzag River | OR | USFS | Mar 30, 2009 | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) | 0 | 0 | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) |
| Total | 6,507.4 mi (10,472.6 km) | 2,969.6 mi (4,779.1 km) | 3,843.0 mi (6,184.7 km) | 13,443.5 mi (21,635.2 km) | ||||
