Southern Oregon Outdoor Recreation
With flowing rivers packed with salmon and steelhead and an abundance of trails and campgrounds bound to make any camper happy, Southern Oregon is full of rip-roaring adventure. If you’re a daredevil, try hang gliding in Lakeview, white water rafting (or kayaking) the wild Rogue River and “spelunking” (cave exploration) at Oregon Caves National Monument. For hiking, biking or snowshoe adventures with jaw-dropping views, visit Crater Lake National Park, North America’s deepest lake. And if you’re hankering to see feathered friends in their natural habitat, trek to Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge, where you can paddle ancient Klamath Indian canoe trails for views of a variety of waterfowl, including pelicans, herons and the largest concentration of wintering bald eagles in the U.S. And when the snow flies, head to the uncrowded slopes and trails of Mt. Ashland and Diamond Lake.
Bike Oregon
Ride designated lanes in bicycle-friendly towns or pedal the 33-mile Crater Lake Rim Drive for breathtaking views of the mysterious blue water.
Camp Oregon
Pitch your tent at plenty of scenic places in this temperate land filled with lush valleys.
Fish Oregon
Check out celebrated steelhead and salmon on the Rogue, Klamath and Umpqua rivers—the thrill of the chase has drawn many here for ages.
Golf Oregon
Tee off to a glorious mix of alpine heights, valley forests and rushing streams or among grassy dunes on the rugged southern coast.
Hike Oregon
Trek dramatic trails traversing through ponderosa forests, wild rivers, roller-coaster mountains and the renowned Crater Lake.
Other Activities
Craving more adventure? Try four-wheelin’, horseback riding and more!
State Parks
The 11 state parks clustered among deep pine forests, open meadows and wild rivers offer a perfect weekend escape.
Water Sports
The scenic Rogue and Umpqua rivers that thunder through deep, narrow chasms offer endless whitewater rafting, kayaking and boating possibilities.
Winter Sports
Carve it up at Mt. Ashland! The tallest peak in Siskiyou range offers 200 acres of skiing and an awesome terrain park.
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