Black Canyon Wilderness (Oregon)
The Black Canyon Wilderness of Oregon is a wilderness area in the Ochoco National Forest. It is within the drainage basin of the South Fork John Day River. It lies in Grant and Wheeler counties in Oregon. The nearest city is Paulina, in Crook County. It was established in 1984 and encompasses 13,400 acres (5,423 ha).
| Black Canyon Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
In Wheeler County | |
| Location | Grant / Wheeler counties, Oregon, United States |
| Nearest city | Dayville, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44°20′13″N 119°39′15″W |
| Area | 13,400 acres (5,423 ha) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
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