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Enchanted Rocks Preserve is a nature preserve owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land conservancy. Spanning over 14,000 acres (57 km2) in Jefferson County, Oregon, northwest of Mitchell, the preserve includes a section of the National Wild and Scenic John Day River. It is part of the organization's collection of natural lands, and more preserves can be found in the list of preserves.
| Enchanted Rocks Preserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
  Location of Enchanted Rocks Preserve | |
| Location | Jefferson County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Mitchell, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44°46′15″N 120°23′22″W |
| Area | 14,000 acres (57 km2) |
| Max. elevation | 5,048 feet (1,539 m) |
| Min. elevation | 1,400 feet (430 m) |
| Created | 2022 |
| Operator | The Wildlands Conservancy |
| Website | Enchanted Rocks Preserve |
In the future, there will be hiking and fishing opportunities.
The preserve includes 2 miles (3.2 km) of the John Day River and 17 miles (27 km) of Cherry Creek.
Wildlife includes Rocky Mountain elk, bald eagles, and beavers.
In 2022, The Wildlands Conservancy acquired the Cherry Creek Ranch, creating the first Wildlands Conservancy preserve in Oregon.[1][2][3][4]
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