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Wildlife viewing area located along Lost River on Front Street in downtown Merrill with picnic tables and benches.  Informational signage on local wildlife and Lost River.  Area honors accomplished Disney artist Carl Barks who grew up in Merrill and provides information about his life and career.   More

This year we decided to cut down our own Christmas tree — it was so much fun — and now it will be an annual tradition. The process was very simple. We purchased a National Forest tree tag for five dollars at Powder House Ski & Snowboard in Bend. My husband, Mitchell, purchased a bow saw to cut the tree, then all that was left was to decide where to go. We were split between the Cascade Lakes Highway area and Sisters. Mitchell knew one... More

This natural area boasts two ponds, a wetland, an upland forest, views of Baker Creek which flows through the park, and a mile of soft-surface trails and boardwalks. Great park for bird watching throughout the seasons. More

Located in Northeastern Oregon near the Columbia River, the Willow Creek Wildlife Area provides habitat for upland game birds and waterfowl. This is one of the first stops off the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway. More

The Willamette Valley Soaring Club is a nonprofit organization located in the Portland area and dedicated to the sport of soaring (flying gliders). We hope that we can introduce you to the wonders of soaring by taking you up on one of our rides. Perhaps you will like it so much that you will want to learn to fly a sailplane yourself. If you are a current or future pilot, we invite you to become a member. Our gliderport is conveniently located near Portland, Oregon (directions). For gift certificates,... More

BLM park off Hwy 26 near Welches. Offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore natural stream and wetlands from boardwalks and interpretive trails. From the Cascade Streamwatch Trail, visitors can see young salmon and steelhead through a viewing window More

Overview West Park is located within McNary Dam Wildlife Area just downstream of McNary Dam in Eastern Oregon on the Mid-Columbia River. Natural Features: The park is located within the McNary Dam Wildlife Area. Day users enjoy the beautiful park with its mature shade trees. Recreation: The park provides two softball fields and a playset for the children to enjoy the park. There is also close access to the McNary Dam Wildlife Areas and its trail system. Facilities: West Park offers two reservable picnic shelters.... More

Located on the Columbia River behind the Red Lion Inn in Astoria, the West Mooring Basin Marina features a popular boat launch. More

Located in the northeast part of the Forest, this high elevation area provides spectacular vistas of the North Fork John Day Wilderness, the Middle and North Fork drainages of the John Day River, and the peaks of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness to the south. The area has a rich history and active and decaying remains of mines can be seen. The area provides unfettered opportunities for solitude and isolation except during big-game hunting seasons. More

The Slide Horse Camp is a wonderful campground for horse enthusiasts, the campground offers sites with horse stalls and corrals. Just up the road from the campground is the Slide Connector Trail #386, this trail is a great starting point for horse riders heading into the wilderness. The campground sets amongst pondersa pines and is one mile from Strawberry Campground and the Strawberry Basin Trailhead.   More

At Crescent Lake there are 2 separate day use areas with a total of 15 picnic sites.  The north day use site provides layout areas for windsurfing and pet owners are free to bring their pets to this area as long as they are on a leash (owners are also reminded to bring their own bags to clean up feces as bags will not be provided). On the south beach pets are prohibited with the exception of service animals. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation... More

Wickiup Reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's.  Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. This is a primitive boat ramp in the Sheep Bridge Campground.  Later in the season the ramp is not usable as water levels are too low. There is also limited parking for pick-ups and trailers at this site. More

Family-focused Recreation in the High Cascades The Santiam Pass Motorized Recreation Area is open to both motorized (all vehicle classes) and non-motorized users (hiking, stock, mountain bikes). The family friendly area includes kiddy loops for the smallest OHV enthusiasts. The area hosts designated travel routes and facilities, delivering a sustainable motorized trail system to the public.  The area has designated trails for all classes of OHV and provides a diversity of difficulties ranging from Green Circle to Double Black Diamond trails.  Motorized cross country travel is... More

This recreation area is part of Lake Wallula More

Over 1,000 acres (405 ha) of scenic forested open space. Just minutes from downtown, visitors can enjoy magnificent vistas of Eugene, the Coburg Hills, the Cascade Mountains, and diverse habitats containing a multitude of native flora and fauna. More

There’s a new way to get into and enjoy the Willamette River. Via a new pathway that leads to a renewed beach beneath the Marquam Bridge on the west bank. Nicknamed “Poet’s Beach”, it can be reached via a newly cut path through riprack rock. Along the path are stones engraved with children’s poems that speak for the Willamette River. Also inscribed are native Chinook words provided by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who have honored the river since time immemorial. The engraving work... More

Overview The Obsidian Limited Entry Area, within the Three Sisters Wilderness, requires additional protection in an effort to preserve the natural beauty and wilderness experience; therefore a limited entry quota is in effect. Under this quota, 30 day hikers and 40 overnight visitors are permitted into the area each day. Permits for the Obsidian Limited Entry Area become available for advanced reservation annually on May 1 for season dates beginning the Friday of the Memorial Day holiday weekend and ending October 31. The road to... More

BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE SEASON. The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. It was a camping area for Native Americans during the fall. Wickiup Dam was started in 1939, and was completed in 1949. Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon. There are two paved boat ramps and parking lots for trailers. There is a boat dock that... More

Trillium Lake Day Use Area offers a post card view of Mt. Hood from the dam.  The lake offers fishing, swimming, picnicking, and hiking around the lake.  Area is wheelchair accessible. More

Tokatee Klootchman sits a few feet above the ocean with an excellent view. A great place to watch for whales. More

ALERT: This site is unreachable due to winter closure of the Cascade Lakes Highway. This campground is located near Todd Creek and features beautiful views of Mt. Bachelor. It is primarily used by equestrians and the public is asked to defer use to horse campers at this site. There are metal corrals available at this campground and a hand pump and trough for stock water.  Todd Lake Trailhead, adjacent to campground, provides access to the Metolius Windigo Horse Trail #99.  Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires... More

This site provides 5 first come, first served boat slips and a nice rock jetty perfect for fishing for large lake trout. There's also an accessible pier with a handrail. The site also features a fish cleaning station, a paved parking lot and there are a few accessible picnic sites and a trail leaving from the site. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased from Forest Service offices... More

The Steens Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 170,025 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 2000 the Steens Mountain 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

ALERT: This site is unreachable due to winter closure of the Cascade Lakes Highway. This site includes a boat launch, parking area, and trail on Sparks Lake.  There are boat-in camping opportunities at dispersed sites.  The paved interpretive Ray Atkeson Loop Trail can be accessed from this site. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. A maximum speed limit of 10mph is strictly enforced.   Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are available at this site, but can also be purchased... More

This popular picnic area is next to the South Shore Boat Ramp and Broken Arrow Campground. The covered picnic area has a large number of picnic table and a sideboard with sink on one end. A children’s play area is within site of the picnic tables with a restroom just a short walk on a paved trail. Water is available across the parking lot. An added enticement is the lake’s shore within a short walk. Facilities This is a beautiful picnic area on the South... More

When you’re tired of the rain, grab your thermos, cross-country skis, snowshoes or sleds and head up into the hills! Winter recreation opportunities in the Willamette Pass area include a system of backcountry trails and winter shelters. Skiing/Snowboarding Willamette Pass Ski Area is located 66 miles from Eugene, Oregon and offers a wide variety of activities the whole family will enjoy including downhill skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic trails. Sno-Parks: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling You can snowshoe, cross-country ski, and snowmobile from several sno-park locations in... More

Overview Tamarack Lookout Cabin offers outdoor enthusiasts a cozy cabin with epic views atop Tamarack Mountain. The cabin can accommodate four guests, and awards a unique opportunity to view miles of the Umatilla National Forest from sunup to sundown. The site was originally used as a fire detection lookout. The original structure was a platform built on a high tree in 1925. It was replaced with a 96-foot Aermotor tower in 1933, and a neighboring cabin was built to house Forest Service employees. A utility... More

Established in 1978 to protect a major night roost site for wintering bald eagles, the Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge spans 4,200 acres of mostly old growth ponderosa pine, incense cedar and white and Douglas fir trees. As many as 300 bald eagles have used the roost in a single night. To reduce disturbance to the birds, the refuge is closed to the public (except for walk-in deer hunting) before November 1. The refuge is included in the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.     More