The National Wild and Scenic River System was established by Congress in 1968 to protect and safeguard the free-flowing character of designated rivers. Fifteen rivers and tributaries in California have been designated as part of the system. For more information on the National Wild and Scenic River System, visit http://www.rivers.gov. For more information on each of the designated rivers in California, click on the appropriate link below.
American River (Lower)
American River (North Fork)
Big Sur River
Black Butte River
Eel River
Feather River
Kern River
Kings River
Klamath River
Merced River
Sespe Creek
Sisquoc River
Smith River
Trinity River
Tuolumne River