For decades, South County’s Harper Bridge river access has been a popular destination for locals and visitors to access and float the Deschutes River. Its popularity, combined with a lack of formal established parking, has caused traffic congestion and parking issues on Spring River Road and has created concern over pedestrian safety, degradation of the riverbank and trespassing on nearby private property. The Board of Commissioners is currently discussing proposed improvements for the Harper Bridge site.
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