Rivers, Creeks, & Streams

Desert Rivers

Amargosa River

Originating in Nevada, and flowing mostly underground, to its termination in Badwater, Death Valley, the Amargosa's ...

Mojave River

The Mojave River could be called an "Upside-down and Backwards" river. "Upside-down", because the water flows ...

Virgin River

The North Fork of the Virgin river begins north of Zion at Cascade Falls which comes out of a cave near ...

Muddy River

Streams in the Muddy River Springs area typically are meandering, shallow channels consisting mainly of ...

Colorado River

The Colorado River runs approximately 1,450 miles from the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains across the ...

• Topock Gorge

  The colorful Colorado River zig-zags its way through the jagged formations, past sand dunes, marshes and ...

• Topock Marsh

• Havasu Wildlife Refuge

Bill Williams River

Hassayampa

Creeks & Streams

Creeks and sreams are smaller than, and often tributary to a river, and may be intermittant.


Deep Creek:

Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, this creek is a popular spot for hiking and swimming. It eventually joins the Mojave River.

Big Rock Creek:

This creek originates in the San Gabriel Mountains and flows through the Antelope Valley, eventually disappearing into the desert sands. It is known for its picturesque scenery and the variety of plant and animal life it supports along its path.

Rush Creek:

Flowing from the Sierra Nevada Mountains into the Mono Basin, Rush Creek is an important water source in the northern Mojave Desert region. It's known for supporting a rich ecosystem and providing habitat for various species of fish and birds.

Sheep Creek:

Originating in the San Gabriel Mountains, Sheep Creek flows into the Mojave Desert, providing an essential water source for the area's flora and fauna. It's particularly known for its scenic beauty and the wildlife it supports.

Bishop Creek:

Flowing from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Bishop Creek supplies water to the Owens Valley and contributes to the eastern edge of the Mojave Desert. It's renowned for its beautiful alpine scenery and recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, and camping.

Swarthout Creek:

Flowing from the San Gabriel Mountains, Swarthout Creek is an important water source in the western Mojave Desert. It provides vital water for local wildlife and vegetation, and is known for its serene beauty and the diverse species it supports.

Salt Creek

Death Valley

Cajon Creek

Cajon Pass

Salt Creek:

Located in Death Valley, Salt Creek is a unique and vital water source in the Mojave Desert. It is known for its high salinity and is home to the rare Salt Creek pupfish, which has adapted to the harsh conditions of this environment.

Cajon Creek:

Originating in the San Bernardino Mountains, Cajon Creek flows through the Cajon Pass into the Mojave Desert. It provides essential water to the surrounding ecosystems and is known for its scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Cleghorn Creek:

Flowing into Silverwood Lake from the San Bernardino Mountains, Cleghorn Creek is an important water source for the region. It supports a variety of plant and animal life and offers recreational opportunities such as fishing and hiking around the lake.

Miller Creek:

Also flowing into Silverwood Lake from the San Bernardino Mountains, Miller Creek provides additional water to this important reservoir. It supports local wildlife and enhances the natural beauty of the area, contributing to recreational activities such as fishing and hiking.

Sawpit Creek:

Flowing into Silverwood Lake from the San Bernardino Mountains, Sawpit Creek is another vital water source for the lake. It supports diverse plant and animal life and adds to the recreational opportunities in the area, such as hiking and fishing. These water sources are crucial for the survival of local wildlife and plant life, creating small but vital ecosystems in the midst of the harsh desert landscape.

Holcomb Creek

Cleghorn

(Silverwood)

Miller Creek

(Silverwood)

Darwin Falls

- Death Valley National Park - North Mojave Desert

Salt Creek

- Death Valley National Park - North Mojave Desert
At the bottom of Cottonball Basin runs Salt Creek, home of the rare ...