Elk Creek (Rogue River tributary)

Elk Creek is a stream located in southwestern Oregon, in the United States. It is a significant tributary of the Rogue River, flowing into the Rogue near the city of Rogue River. Elk Creek's watershed drains a portion of the Siskiyou Mountains and the Rogue River Valley, contributing to the overall water volume and ecology of the Rogue River.

The creek is known for its role in supporting various fish species, including salmon and steelhead, making it an important area for both recreational and commercial fishing. Water quality and habitat restoration efforts have been undertaken to maintain and improve the creek's suitability for these fish populations.

The surrounding land use along Elk Creek is a mix of forestry, agriculture, and rural residential areas. These different land uses impact the creek in various ways, including potential effects on water quality, streamflow, and habitat conditions.

Elk Creek is also associated with local history and culture, with evidence of Native American presence and later European settlement in the watershed.