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Your first impression of Loeb may well be the fresh scent of the myrtlewood forest … a crisp, eucalyptus-like fragrance.  The park is nestled in a grove of these lovely trees, many of which are well over 200 years old.  The pristine Chetco River runs clean and clear along the southeast edge of the park. Several campsites and three rental cabins face this scenic river.  During the year, you can fish, swim and raft, or walk the self-guided Riverview nature trail. The river offers some... More

McVay is a well-hidden park noted for surf fishing, clamming, whale watching, and plenty of space to walk on the beach.  The large lawn area is great for blanket picnics and disc golf. The park is elevated above the ocean.  As you walk along the edge, you'll often have eye-to-eye encounters with the seabirds catching the updrafts from the beach.  McVay is also home to the only "off leash" dog park in the Brookings area.  Local scouts built the fenced-in area with oversight and guidance... More

A parking area with an expansive coastal vista stretching from Port Orford Heads to Orfords offshore reef and distant Cape Blanco and the lighthouse there. The beach is great for beachcombing; it's not unusual to find floats and agates here. More

A park with a pleasant lake, picnic shelters and restrooms maintained by Portland General Electric. A flock of domestic geese will certainly greet you. However the best birding is to the N of the park at the Carr Slough wetlands. Either hike along the dike that starts from the NE corner of a large reservoir N of the entrance road, or drive N 0.7 mi on Hwy 30 to Graham Rd. This road is elevated with good views of the wetlands on either side of... More

Open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on National Holidays   More

The Spring Basin Wilderness now contains a total of 6,382 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 2009 the Spring Basin Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "…increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,…" you play an important role in helping to "…secure for... More

Hudson-Parcher Park is popular with family groups, sports groups and others looking for peaceful forest and field campsites. The park offers easy access to fishing, boating, and windsurfing in the nearby Columbia River. More

Paved parking, boarding floats, restrooms and barbecue grills are featured at this full-service, day-use park.  One mile from the boat ramp to the Columbia River, via the Clatskanie River. More

Bullards Beach is a large, family-oriented park located just two miles north of Bandon. The campground is nestled among shore pines and  protected from the strong ocean breezes. The park offers three loops of campsites, all of which are equipped with at least water and electrical hook-ups.  In addition, the park boasts thirteen Yurts (three of which are pet-friendly), making year-round camping a very popular choice. The horse camp features access to the beach and dunes for our equestrian campers. A refurbished hiker/ biker camp... More

Cape Sebastian … the very name invokes images of early Spanish explorers and long journeys.  The cape was named in honor of Saint Sebastian in 1603 by the Spanish navigator Sebastian Vizcaino.  The most striking feature of this park is the panoramic view, both parking lots are over 200 feet above sea level.  At the south parking vista, you can see up to 43 miles to the north with Humbug Mountain filling the view.  Looking south, you can see nearly 50 miles toward Crescent City,... More

The park and campground are dominated by Humbug Mountain (elevation 1,756 feet) and surrounded by forested hills. The campground enjoys some of the warmest weather on the Oregon coast as the surrounding mountains offer protection from cool ocean breezes. Many visitors enjoy windsurfing and scuba diving. Hiking to the top of Humbug Mountain is a major activity. Campground info Approximately 40 electrical sites with water More than 55 tent sites with water nearby Hot showers and flush toilets Hiker/biker camp Firewood for sale Universal Access... More

Overview Lake of the Woods Lookout is surrounded by mountainous terrain, forested hillsides and spectacular views within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in southwestern Oregon. The flat-roofed cabin was originally a "ground house" located on Barklow Mountain in the Powers Ranger District. It was flown by helicopter to its present location and placed on a 12 ft. tower and catwalk in 1974. It was then staffed during fire seasons from 1974 to 1996. The lookout offers some amenities, but guests are asked to bring a... More

The snow has (mostly) melted, but that doesn’t mean Oregon’s gorgeous ski areas are closed for the season. Five ski areas across the state take on another personality for the summer as they switch from snow sports to one-stop shops for chairlift rides, biking, hiking and running trails, sunset dinners, go-karts and other shenanigans. Here’s… More

Our first-class skate park has expanded to include a BMX track, permanent restrooms, and a playground area. A nine-hole disc golf course begins on the corner of 20th Street and Wasco. It is a challenging course through trees and other terrain. More

Larch Mountain Picnic area is a wonderful day trip destination. This area features a picnic area with approximatley 10 picnic tables. This site provides access to Sherrard Point Trail (0.2 miles), for epic views on a clear day, and Larch Mountain Trailhead which provides access to loop hiking opportunities. Sherrard Point is not accessible, but the picnic grounds and restrooms are accessible. The loop system of trails at the top provides great mountain biking opportunities. Drinking water is not available. Note: Larch Mountain Road is maintained... More

If you wake up with the warm sun on your face, to the rhythmic gurgling of a nearby river, as you watch a Townsend’s Warbler chasing a Mountain Chickadee from Juniper to Ponderosa to Sage, there’s a good chance you’re waking up in Tumalo State Park. Central Oregon has no shortage of amazing places that… More

Penny Sturdivant Park is great for a short visit, or a day picnic with family. You may even see a bald eagle swooping down to the Coquille River to catch a fish. More

Located in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest extends for about 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres. Enjoy a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains that form the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and alpine forests, volcanic attractions, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. A wide variety of recreational and scenic opportunities exist on the volcanoes of the High Cascades and in Newberry National Volcanic... More

Offering a spectacular view of the “City of Roses,” the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park is one of the largest and oldest rose test gardens in the country. The Rose Garden Gift Shop (adjacent to the rose test garden) offers many rose-related items. There are also two other major rose gardens in Portland: Peninsula Park Rose Garden, a formal sunken garden located in North Portland at the intersection of North Ainsworth and Albina; and Ladd’s Addition Garden in the historic southeast Portland neighborhood... More

Lowell State Recreation Site sits on the North shore of Dexter Lake, next to the city of Lowell.  This day use park has it all!  A reservable picnic shelter overlooks the lake and a wooded picnic area.  A playground, basketball court, and flush restroom are all nearby.  Down by the water is a large lawn area with picnic tables and a swim beach.  For the boaters, there is a marina with rentable moorage, a large courtesy dock and a 4 lane launch ramp. Sailboats, water... More

Kayak tours each Sunday at 9 a.m., July 1- Sept. 1. Reserve your spot at 1-800-452-5687. $15 per reserved seat plus $5 day-use parking permit.  Situated along the scenic Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park is only 45 minutes from Portland. This beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. Within this little-known gem, you can spend a day or a week exploring the river, forest and fields. River-lovers can challenge the sometimes wild (but always picturesque) Clackamas River with rafts, canoes or kayaks.... More

This award-winning park highlights both the Willamette River and downtown Corvallis. Offerings include an interactive fountain, artwork, picnic areas, a skate park and the seasonal Farmers’ Market. A wide range of shops, restaurants and art galleries are within easy walking distance. More

Take the Columbia Gorge Express from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Falls and Rooster Rock State Park. Spring at Rooster Rock is where spring fever happens. Imagine the first warm, sunny days of spring where meadows of wild roses and the spicy scent of Oregon grape combine with an endless panorama of the Cascade mountains, blue sky and the deep blue waters of the Columbia River. During the first sunny days of spring, people suddenly call in sick at work or school. That’s when our... More

Stretching from the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the unique Oregon Dunes and on into the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, visitors have a stunning choice of opportunities. One can find activities to suit every taste: from spectacular mountain views to beach combing, from whale watching to exploring the forest or dunes, the Siuslaw National Forest offers something for everyone. Highlights include great views, guided hikes and a visitor center at Cape Perpetua; and miles of sand dunes for hiking, swimming, camping, fishing,... More

At Smith Rock, towers of volcanic ash rise like the spires of a cathedral out of the sage and dust of the high desert at the birthplace of American sport climbing. Whether you come for the climb or come to unwind, you’ll see why Smith Rock is one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon. Thousands of routes attract climbers from every part of the globe, including more than a thousand bolted routes. Cliffs of tuff and basalt are ideal for rock climbing of all difficulty levels. There is sport climbing, traditional climbing and bouldering.... More

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is located in a sheltered arm that forms the southern end of the Coos estuary in southwestern Oregon. The Reserve and its watershed protect a relatively undisturbed area representative of coastal ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. Its uplands are characterized by steep slopes supporting conifer forests with stream systems supplying fresh water to the estuary. The lowlands support freshwater wetlands and ponds, high and low salt marshes that have experienced varying degrees of disturbance and recovery, emergent islands including... More

The Sumpter Valley Dredge is nestled at the base of the majestic granite peaks of the Elkhorn Mountain Range. The Powder River is born deep within the range and picks up speed as it spills down the Sumpter Valley, traveling through the park before reaching Phillips Reservoir. This waterway was the vein of life during the boom days of the gold rush. The landscape still bears the scars. Miles of tailings line the banks of the river, a remembrance from the prosperous days of mining.... More

From thundering waterfalls to still mountain lakes, water is the essence of the Umpqua National Forest. Low numbers of visitors on the Umpqua offer you solitude and the chance for self-discovery. You'll find many places to be alone with nature — to fill your senses and renew your spirit. You can create an adventure for a day or a week, all year long. Choose an activity on the left to find specific recreation sites for a variety of activities! If you know the site you... More

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located less than a mile from the famous Salmon Harbor on Winchester Bay. The campground and developed day use areas are centered around beautiful Lake Marie. Access to this small freshwater lake is provided for angling and non-motorized boating. There is also a small sandy beach set aside for swimming or just relaxing. The small overnight campground offers RV and tent campsites, along with two beautiful one-room log cabins. These warm and cozy cabins sleep four comfortably. They also have... More

Wallowa Lake area has activities for everyone in the family.  If you're interested in a campground surrounded on three sides by 9,000' tall snow-capped mountains and a large clear lake, this is the area for you.  To fully enjoy this popular fishing and boating site, check out the Wallowa Lake Marina link www.wallowalakemarina.com. Outside the park area within walking distance you can enjoy wilderness trails at the Wallowa Lake trailhead, horseback riding, go-karts, canoeing, miniature golf or ride a tramway to the top of Mt.... More