| River Name | Length (km) | Major Features | Drainage Basin | Notable Locations |
| Sanaga River | 1,800 | Longest river in Cameroon; vital for transport | Atlantic Ocean | Yaoundé, Ekom-Nkam Falls |
| Wouri River | 150 | Flows through Douala; important for trade | Atlantic Ocean | Douala |
| Logone River | 400 | Forms part of the border with Chad; seasonal flooding | Lake Chad Basin | Yagoua, Bongor |
| Nyong River | 360 | Flows into the Wouri; important for irrigation | Atlantic Ocean | Yaoundé |
| Dja River | 250 | Flows through the Dja Wildlife Reserve; rich in biodiversity | Congo Basin | Dja Wildlife Reserve |
| Nkam River | 120 | Known for waterfalls; contributes to local agriculture | Atlantic Ocean | Ekom-Nkam |
| Bénoué River | 720 | A major tributary of the Niger River; supports agriculture | Niger River Basin | Garoua |
| Mefou River | 80 | Flows through the Mefou and Afamba Wildlife Reserves | Atlantic Ocean | Mefou Wildlife Reserve |