Leslie Gulch

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Leslie Gulch is a canyon in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. It is on the east side of Owyhee Lake, a reservoir on the Owyhee River. Its abundant and striking rock formations are made of tuff.

The gulch was named after a local rancher, Hiram E. Leslie, who was hit by lightning here in 1882. Previously it had been called "Dugout Gulch."

The last 15 miles of the gulch are on a smooth, but curvy gravel road, adding a bit of time to get there.[citation needed]

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[edit] Management

The area is administered by the Bureau of Land Management.

At the end of the Leslie Gulch road at Owyhee Lake there is a boat launching ramp. Nearby is the 8-unit Slocum Creek - Leslie Gulch Campground, operated by the BLM, which is open from March through November.[1]

[edit] Flora

Two species of herbaceous plants are endemic to this drainage.

Other rare plants found here are grimy ivesia, sterile milkvetch, and Owyhee clover.

[edit] Wildlife

A herd of bighorn sheep was established there in 1965. It now consists of more than 200 animals. Mule deer, coyotes, bobcats, Rocky Mountain elk, and rattlesnakes are also resident in the gulch.

Many species of birds live here, including quail, hawks and swifts.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Slocum Creek- Leslie Gulch Campground | Oregon | Public Lands Information Center | Recreation Search
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