[1] The name Five Rivers refers to the relative importance to the stream of five of its tributaries: Alder, Cougar, Buck, Crab, and Cherry creeks.

[2] Five Rivers meanders generally north through the Siuslaw National Forest from its headwaters in the Central Oregon Coast Range west of Blachly in Lane County.

About 7 miles (11 km) further downstream is another rural community, Fisher, near the confluence of Five Rivers with Crab Creek.

Managed by Lincoln County, the launch includes a gravel boat ramp and a parking area.

Then come Crazy, Alder, Cougar, Crab, Buck, and Cherry creeks.