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Darlingtonia State Natural Site |
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Darlingtonia State Natural Site is the only Oregon state
park property dedicated to the protection of a single
plant species. Concurrently, the plants it protects are
the only carnivorous flora in |
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Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site |
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Governor Patterson State Park is a beachcomber’s
delight. miles of flat, sandy beach and just a
short hike from the mouth of Alsea Bay where you can
windsurf, crab, or just watch the seals. Excellent |
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Beachside State Recreation Site |
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A few miles south of Waldport and north of Yachats on
the central coast, this small, exquisite destination
campground is right along side miles of broad, sandy
beach that makes the park perfect for |
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Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park |
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Washburne is located on the east side of Highway 101
with a buffer of native plants between you and the
highway. The campsites are spacious. There are several
trails of varying difficulty leading from |
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Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Heceta Head State Park (which includes Devils Elbow
State Park) is located in a cove at the mouth of Cape
Creek. There are picnic tables sheltered from the wind
and a great view of the ocean. A short |
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Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Picnicking with whale watching, beachcombing and a view
of the beach. There are approximately five miles of
sandy beach with China Creek to the south of the
park.Vital statsThere |
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Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Benches set on a cliff above the beach give you an
excellent view of Cumming Creek, wildlife and the
rock-pounding waves. From this location, you can watch
for whales, see a variety of birds, sea lions |
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Smelt Sands State Recreation Site |
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An excellent whale watching and photography viewpoint.
Walk the historic 804 Trail (.75 miles one-way with
resting benches scattered along the way). The park is
known for tidepooling, rock fishing |
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Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site |
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Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site |
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Stonefield has easy beach access. Tenmile Creek is just
to the north. A great place to sit in the sun and watch
for whales.Vital statsThere is no fee to use this park.
For information, |
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W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site |
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W.B. Nelson provides a small freshwater lake and fishing
dock. Bass and stocked pan-sized trout are the most
common fish. The area is known for abundant waterfowl.
Adjacent to the Alsea River, there’s |
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Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site |
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South of Yachats, the road makes a one-mile loop,
exposing one of the most scenic viewpoints on the coast:
the Yachats Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Park along the
loop and enjoy access to the beach, |
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Yachats State Recreation Area |
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In the heart of Yachats, turn west on 2nd Street. The
road makes a small loop, offering a serene view of the
Yachats river as it meets the Pacific Ocean. Park and
see the wild waves and gray whale |
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Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park |
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Situated half way up the Oregon coast and three miles
south of Florence on scenic Highway 101 is the second
largest overnight camp in the state. There are two miles
of sand dunes between the park and |
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Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center |
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The Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center in
Waldport was constructed by the Oregon Department of
Transportation as part of the bridge replacement
project. It's operated by the Oregon Parks |
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Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site |
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Driftwood Beach State Wayside provides access to the
ocean and picnic facilities scattered among the shore
pine. The area offers a wide, flat, sandy beach. A great
place for beachcombing and enjoying |
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Lost Creek State Recreation Site |
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Lost Creek State Park is located seven miles south of
Newport, Oregon. The park is developed for picnicking
and beach access. Great for beachcombing, whale watching
and incredible sunsets.Vital |
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Ona Beach State Park |
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Ona Beach State Park is located 8 miles south of
Newport, Oregon. The park is a fine, forested ocean flat
now developed for extensive daytime shore use. Easy
access for beachcombing and great for large |
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Seal Rock State Recreation Site |
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Seal Rock State Wayside has large off-shore rock
formations which are the habitat of seals, sea lions,
sea birds and other marine life. The wayside includes
interesting tidepools as well as excellent |
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Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site |
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Yaquina Bay State Park is located in Newport at the
north end of Yaquina Bay near its outlet to the Pacific
Ocean. The bluff is forested with spruce and pine, but
the real star is the historic lighthouse. |
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South Beach State Park |
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South Beach State Park and the surrounding areas offer a
variety of recreational opportunities.One of the most
exciting additions to the program at South Beach: kayak
tours. Folks who register |
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Agate Beach State Recreation Site |
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Diggers, this park's for you! Also known as a surfers
paradise, if you plan to visit prime Newport attractions
like the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine
Science Center, you must stop in for |
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Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint |
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A miraculous and rugged, basalt-rimmed bay, Boiler Bay
is a great place to watch wild surf action on the rocky
spurs. This splendid panoramic viewpoint presents a good
opportunity to see migrating |
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D
River State Recreation Site |
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The shortest river in the world, D River flows a mere
120 feet from Devils Lake into the roaring ocean. The
park is right off the highway with easy access to a busy
-- and reliably windy --beach. D |
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Devils Lake State Recreation Area |
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With downtown Lincoln City mere minutes away, you can
glide quietly by canoe or kayak on the lake while you
watch for coots, loons, ducks, cormorants, bald eagles,
and grebes. As the only Oregon coast |
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Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area |
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Surfers and surf watchers energize this area! During
winter storms, water from the restless ocean slams with
a thundering roar into a hollow rock formation shaped
like a huge punch bowl. The surf churns, |
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Ellmaker State Wayside |
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On the highway between Newport and Corvallis, this land
works equally well as a highway rest stop and tree
preserve. Fruit trees are still found on the south side.
Four picnic tables border a spacious, |
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Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area |
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Where the creek and ocean meet, you’ll find ingredients
that make the spirit soar. Discover this park’s perfect
wind-sheltered picnic areas. In case of rain, head for
the covered picnic shelter. Walk |
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Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site |
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It's not your imagination those really are seal
heads peering at you from the surf! A short paved trail
descends from the parking and picnic area through the
shore pine forest to a soft sand beach |
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H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor |
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Enjoy your drive through this scenic corridor
surrounding Highway 18. Along the way, there's a place
to pull off, stretch your legs and enjoy a spot of lunch
amid a captivating ancient forest. If the |
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Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site |
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The long beach and Cascade headland are delightfully
pristine. In the town of Neskowin, you’ll find a general
store, restaurant and two golf courses amid the posh
cottages. A bit north, you can canoe |
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Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Soak in the view from 500' above the ocean on the
breathtaking crescent sweep of white sandy beach
stretching to the south. Cape Foulweather is stunning
and inspirational with its picturesque promontory. |
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Roads End State Recreation Site |
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A fine place for a romantic stroll with tidepools,
islands, and the headland with its hidden cove.
Sailboarders come from everywhere! When Lincoln City’s
beaches are crowded or windy, this sheltered |
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Beverly Beach State Park |
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Beverly Beach is popular for a reason! Like magic, a
well-known walkway goes under the highway and emerges to
the long expanse of sandy beach extending from Yaquina
Head (you can see the lighthouse |
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South Jetty (South Beach) |
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Adjacent to South Beach State Park, South Jetty offers
horse access to the beach, fishing, clamming, surfing,
scuba diving and (for the advanced) windsurfing when
conditions permit.Vital |
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Oregon State Parks In Central Oregon |
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The Cove Palisades State Park |
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The Cove Palisades State Park is a year-round
recreational destination for the entire family. Located
in our high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm
in the summer months and chilly but generally |
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Jasper Point (Prineville Reservoir) |
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Need a place to play? Where you can enjoy nature viewing
at its finest? This is a place where those weary of
hectic schedules and jangling telephones can find peace,
a place where life can be pondered |
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Prineville Reservoir State Park |
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Need a place to play? Where you can enjoy nature viewing
at its finest? This is a place where those weary of
hectic schedules and jangling telephones can find peace,
a place where life can be pondered |
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Heritage Landing (Deschutes) |
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Heritage Landing is a popular jetboaters launch. It
provides access to the Deschutes and Columbia Rivers.
This is where river guides meet their clients, families
gather to head out onto the Columbia |
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White River Falls State Park |
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One of Oregon's secret hideaways is located just east of
Tygh Valley along Highway 216. The White River plunges
90’ over a basalt shelf. The park offers excellent
viewpoints of the White River falls. |
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Deschutes River State Recreation Area |
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The Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a
tree-shaded, overnight oasis for campers. The
sparkle-laden, swift, green rush of the Deschutes
converges with the Columbia here, and there's no better |
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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint |
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On the banks of the Deschutes River lies a quaint rest
area that provides plenty of shade for picnickers. An
ideal place to stop for a break, lunch or simply to
relax in the warm sun. The park provides |
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LaPine State Park |
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If you want to immerse yourself in a subalpine pine
forest where the air has that high-Cascades tang; to
stay in a clean, quiet campground next to a twisting,
cold river brimming with trout (and a |
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Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Note: The Pilot Butte summit road is closed to vehicle
traffic until spring 2006. Come and explore an old
cinder cone located just east of Bend. Hike up and
around on one of three |
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Tumalo State Park |
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Nestled in the heart of sunny central Oregon, Tumalo
rests along Oregon's spectacular Deschutes River. The
campground is simultaneously close enough to the town of
Bend to make an quick jaunt to the |
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Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint |
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If you enjoy vertical basalt cliffs and scenic river
canyons, the Ogden Wayside is for you. The park is
perched at the top of a striking canyon. Bring a
camera!Vital statsThere is |
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Smith Rock State Park |
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If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock
climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you.
There are several thousand climbs in the park. More than
a thousand are bolted routes. |
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Oregon State Parks In The Columbia Gorge |
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Ainsworth State Park |
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Nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge,
Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's
playground and camper's delight. Situated at the eastern
end of Historic Highway 30, |
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Benson State Recreation Area |
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Simon Benson was a lumber magnate, philanthropist, and
one of the principal promoters of the Historic Columbia
River Gorge Highway. Located one mile west of Multnomah
Falls on I-84 at milepost 30 (eastbound |
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Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Bridal Veil Falls State Park is located near milepost 28
on the Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway and is
accessed off I-84 at Exit 28.Travel west on the Historic
Columbia River Highway |
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Crown Point State Scenic Corridor |
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Millions of visitors driving from Portland through the
Columbia River Gorge don't realize the full impact of
its beauty until they come around the bend near Corbett
at exit 22 and see the famous |
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Dabney State Recreation Area |
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The classic summer place, Dabney has been a popular
cooling-off swimming and picnic spot for over 50 years.
It's easy to see why when you visit. The lower, older
part of the park at the west end features |
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George W. Joseph State Natural Area |
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Access to George Joseph State Park is possible by using
the trail from Latourell Falls and Guy Talbot State
Park. A trail leads from the parking lot to the top of
lower Latourell Falls. Beyond this |
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Guy W. Talbot State Park |
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Guy Webster Talbot and his family used this property as
a summer estate until 1929 when they donated it to the
state. Today, it's a beautiful picnic park. A modern
picnic shelter is available for rent |
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Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail |
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Where motorists on old U.S. Highway 30 once crept around
curves high along the cliffs of the Columbia River
Gorge, hikers, bicyclists and users of other
muscle-driven forms of transportation leisurely |
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John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor |
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John B. Yeon Scenic Corridor honors a man who gave
generously of his time and professional skills. He was
one of the principal architects of the Historic Columbia
River Highway (US 30); a major |
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Koberg Beach State Recreation Site |
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Once upon a time -- from about 1915 to about 1950 -- a
giant wonderful dance hall and outdoor resort existed at
Koberg Beach. When the town of Hood River wanted to cool
off or go ballroom dancing to |
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Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site |
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Located at the western gateway of the Columbia River
Gorge, Lewis & Clark State Park appropriately honors its
legendary namesakes who camped and explored here in
November, 1805. The park is situated |
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Mayer State Park |
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If you need an open invitation to go explore a peaceful
tree-lined lake in the summertime, consider yourself
invited. Go see lower Mayer State Park from the top of
Rowena Crest and soak in a view of |
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Memaloose State Park |
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The Chinook Indian tribes of the Columbia Gorge used to
lay the bones of their dead on open pyres on Memaloose
Island in the middle of the Columbia River near The
Dalles. A granite monument visible |
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Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint |
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The view is absolutely breathtaking and it’s one of the
best spots to soak in a view of one of the most
beautiful places on earth: the magnificent, awesome
Columbia River Gorge. Any visit to the Gorge |
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Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area |
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This would be a great place for a convention if you were
a bighorn sheep. In other words, the terrain is rocky,
mountainous, desolate and beautiful. This is the third
leg of state parks joined together |
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Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area |
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In 1915, a local dairy farmer named George Shepperd gave
all that he had (this tract of land) to the City of
Portland as a memorial to his wife. Today, thousands of
visitors along the Historic Columbia |
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Starvation Creek State Park |
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Zooming down Interstate 84 eastbound, you might very
well miss this tiny park. Nestled at the base of the
sheer walls of the Columbia Gorge, Starvation Creek is
much more than it appears. Recently |
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Viento State Park |
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Appropriately enough for a park in the blustery Columbia
River Gorge, the park's name, pronounced vee-EN-toe, is
Spanish for wind. Just an odd coincidence, actually. In
this case, the Viento |
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Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area |
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The family of Vinzenz Lausmann gave 126 acres of rugged
scenic land to the State of Oregon in his memory. This
park adjoins two other state parks tract near Mitchell
Point located about 5 miles west |
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Wygant State Natural Area |
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The Wygant trail -- six miles west of Hood River -- was
a gift to Oregon honoring the memory of the Wygant
family. This park adjoins two other state parks near
Mitchell Point 5 miles west of Hood River |
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Rooster Rock State Park |
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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 |
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Oregon State Parks In Eastern Oregon |
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Goose Lake State Recreation Area |
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Goose Lake State Recreation Area is a green and shady
lakeside destination of wildlife and wildlife watchers
almost on the Oregon-California border. Its grassy
expanse also makes it an inviting place |
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Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site |
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Frenchglen Hotel is a small slice of peace and quiet in
southeastern Oregon at the gateway to the mighty Steens
Mountains. Offering rooms for rent, the accommodations
are rustic and the food is excellent.You |
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Ontario State Recreation Site |
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Ontario State Recreation Site is a restful day-use park
situated on the west bank of the historic Snake River
just north of Ontario, Oregon. Green grass, clean
grounds, and modern restrooms greet visitors |
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Farewell Bend State Recreation Area |
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Historic Farewell Bend State Recreation Area, located on
the Oregon/Idaho border north of Ontario, offers a
beautiful desert experience on the banks of the Snake
River’s Brownlee Reservoir. Pioneers |
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Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site |
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Kam Wah Chung Museum is a must-see for anyone with an
interest in Oregon history. Built to preserve the legacy
of the Chinese workforce in Oregon, the museum contains
artifacts and displays that share |
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Unity Forest State Scenic Corridor |
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Unity Forest State Scenic Corridor is home to a wide
variety of wildlife. Elk, mule deer, antelope, cougar,
bobcat and black bear can be seen along this stretch.
The forest is heavily treed with ponderosa |
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Unity Lake State Recreation Site |
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The high desert surroundings of this park offer a unique
experience to its guests. The fragrant smell of juniper
lingers in the air and thrills the senses. The cool
grass of the park is a vibrant contrast |
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Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site |
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Think of Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site as an
oasis. Its tall, willowy cottonwood trees provide shade
and serenity. Each campsite is clothed with a variety of
trees and other plants to give you |
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Succor Creek State Natural Area |
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Note: The Succor Creek Bridge in Succor Creek State
Natural Area is closed to all motor vehicles, including
all-terrain vehicles. Pedestrians are allowed to cross
into the east side of the park. Six |
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Lake Owyhee State Park |
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Lake Owyhee State Park lies next to a 53-mile-long lake
formed by Owyhee Dam. Breathtaking views of the Owyhee
Mountains await. A boat trip up the lake (we sell fuel,
ice, and food to help you |
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Catherine Creek State Park |
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Tranquil, crystal-clear waters and towering ponderosa
pines frame the landscape at Catherine Creek State Park.
Cradled in a canyon created by the creek, the park
provides visitors a cool, quiet and |
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Hat Rock State Park |
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Hat Rock State Park, located off U.S. Highway 730 nine
miles east of Umatilla, lies on the south shore of Lake
Wallula behind McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Hat
Rock was the first distinctive landmark |
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Hilgard Junction State Park |
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Hilgard Junction State Park is next to Interstate 84 at
its intersection with Highway 244 near the Grande Ronde
River. The park offers camping and daytime activities
amongst the cottonwood and ponderosa |
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Red Bridge State Wayside |
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Red Bridge State Wayside lies along Oregon Highway 244
and offers visitors overnight camping and daytime
opportunities. Situated along the banks of the Grande
Ronde River, the park is forested with |
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Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor |
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Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor along Highway
395 follows the North Fork of the John Day River and
Camas Creek. Winding through a stately ponderosa pine,
Douglas fir and western larch forest |
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Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area |
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Perched near the summit of the Blue Mountains, Emigrant
Springs State Heritage Area offers visitors an
opportunity to camp and explore a popular pioneer stop
over along the Oregon Trail. The park is |
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Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor |
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This day-use site is located along the Wallowa River and
is a popular fishing and wildlife viewing area.
Steelhead fishing is good during the spring and fall.
The canyon rises steeply on both sides |
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Wallowa River Rest Area |
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This rest area is located in a canyon alongside the
Wallowa River. Fishing is the activity of choice in the
clear, cool medium-sized river. There is abundant
wildlife on the pine and fir tree-laden |
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Minam State Recreation Area |
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This park is located in a remote steep valley. Large
pine trees dominate the landscape. The picturesque
Wallowa River flows through the park and is noted for
its fishing and rafting. Steelhead fishing |
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Wallowa Lake State Park |
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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. The lake is a
popular fishing and boating site. |
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Fort Rock State Natural Area |
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Like a desert mirage, this monolith rises huge out of
the barren, immense flatness of Oregon’s high desert. An
enormous near-circle of towering jagged rock walls make
it seem like a fort. Hike around |
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Booth State Scenic Corridor |
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Picnic under a stand of old-growth ponderosa pine.
You'll find all the conveniences: picnic tables,
drinking water and modern restrooms. The mixed forest
which borders the highway (through an area |
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Chandler State Wayside |
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Take a break from the open road and pull into this
uncharacteristically wooded area. Have a spot of lunch
alongside a cool stream or rest in the shade of large
ponderosa pine. The park has picnic tables, |
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Fort Rock Cave |
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The Fort Rock Basin has served as a vital part of the
Native American lifestyle. Fort Rock Cave is near Fort
Rock State Natural Area, and is the site of an
archaeological |
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Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor |
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Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor lies along
the Old Oregon Trail Highway between Deadman's Pass and
Spring Creek. The corridor protects one of the few
examples of mature evergreen forests |
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Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor |
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Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor -- located
on U.S. 395 nine miles north of Ukiah -- was purchased
to protect the forest of ponderosa pine, larch, Douglas
fir and spruce. It provides |
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Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area |
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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 |
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Oregon State Parks On The North Coast
Of Oregon And The Pacific Ocean |
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Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint |
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This park was one of the first parcels donated as park
land to the Oregon Highway Commission in 1922. One of
the few rest stops along Highway 30, you’ll find a
restroom, monument, and a wondrous Douglas |
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Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site |
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The ocean is a just a short walk from Del Rey’s quiet,
secluded parking area. If ever there was a place to
play, fly a kite, build a sandcastle or picnic, this is
it. The sunsets can be spectacular, |
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Fort Stevens State Park |
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Click here for a renovation updateFort Stevens was the
primary military defense installation in the three fort
Harbor Defense System at the mouth of the |
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Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area |
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Cape Kiwanda is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route
(along with Cape Meares and Cape Lookout). Kiwanda is
the smallest of the three, but it’s one of the best
places to experience spectacular wave |
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Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint |
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A must-see when driving the Three Capes Scenic route,
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is situated on a
headland 200 feet above the ocean. Cape Lookout and Cape
Kiwanda are the other two capes on |
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Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site |
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Located in the center of the community of Oceanside,
this park offers some of the best agate hunting during
the winter season when the sand is stripped away by
ocean currents. During the summer season, |
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Bob Straub State Park |
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This park is located in Pacific City and provides beach
access, parking, and restrooms. It's a nice place to go
for a walk on the beach and explore the Nestucca sand
spit. The Nestucca River is legendary |
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Cape Lookout State Park |
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Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an
hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic
Wilson River pass. Along the way, stop and enjoy
waterfalls, scenic views and some great |
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Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site |
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A shady spot, just off of the highway and a few feet
from the sandy ocean beach. Take a lunch break on your
way north or south on Highway 101. Kick off your shoes
and leave them in the car you’ll |
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Ecola State Park |
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One of Ecola State Park’s first attractions was a
beached whale. In 1806, Capt. William Clark and twelve
members of the Corps of Discovery climbed over rocky
headlands and fought their way through |
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Hug Point State Recreation Site |
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Just south of Cannon Beach, this little wayside gives
you easy access to the beach and a peek at some
interesting history. Imagine travelling by stagecoach
along the beach (before the highway was |
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Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site |
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You’ll find this day-use park just off of Highway 101
north of Rockaway. Picnic tables are nestled into small
cul-de-sacs surrounded by shore pine to provide a break
from the wind. After a leisurely |
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Oswald West State Park |
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Step out of your vehicle and into a place with natural
beauty that truly inspires. Just a quarter mile from any
of the parking areas to the beach, yet the rigors of
everyday life are stripped away |
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Saddle Mountain State Natural Area |
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Two and a half miles. That's all it is from the parking
lot (elev. 1,650') to the summit of Saddle Mountain
(elev. 3,283'). Be prepared to marvel at the sheer
volume of natural beauty packed onto |
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Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site |
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After a long day of shopping in Cannon Beach’s
boutiques, head for the heart of the city: Tolovana
Wayside. Just a few steps down from the parking lot,
you’re on the beach with a spectacular view of |
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Nehalem Bay State Park |
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Imagine waking up to the song of the seagull, spending
your afternoon on a kayak trip around Nehalem Bay, then
taking a short walk over the dunes to the beach. There
you'll sit with a blanket and watch |
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Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island |
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The Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island is a
remarkable place. A virtually untouched coastal
estaurine ecosystem, it is bounded by the Sand Creek
estuary. This is critically valuable habitat |
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Munson Creek State Natural Site |
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The park is home to ancient western red cedar and Sitka
spruce. A relic of an ancient rainforest, the world's
second-tallest spruce -- at 260' tall and 8' in diameter
-- lives here. Also an important |
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State Parks Near Portland, Oregon |
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Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area |
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If you want to get off the beaten path, Bonnie Lure
State Park along Eagle Creek provides a refreshing
getaway. You may catch a rare glimpse of a pileated
woodpecker or hook an elusive steelhead trout |
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Mary S. Young State Recreation Area |
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Mary S. Young Park is owned by Oregon State Parks, and
operated through cooperative agreement with the City of
West Linn. For further information please contact the
City of West Linn Parks and |
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Milo McIver State Park |
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Situated along the scenic Clackamas River, McIver State
Park is only 45 minutes away from Portland. This
beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding
recreational opportunities. Within this |
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area |
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Note: The High Bridge connecting the North and West
horse loops is closed to horses until further notice.
The bridge remains open to hikers. Nearby state parks
with riding areas include Milo |
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Banks-Vernonia State Trail |
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Stop. Look. Listen. Not for the train it doesn't
whistle along this old, abandoned, 21-mile railroad
anymore. Listen to the rustling wind, birds and
trickling streams. Stop at Manning. Stop at |
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Government Island State Recreation Area |
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Access to Government Island (in the Columbia River
northeast of Portland) is by boat only. There are two
docks and a floating tie-up on the north side of the
island. With 15 miles of shoreline |
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Willamette Stone State Heritage Site |
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Every bit of Oregon (and the United States, for that
matter), is divided into a grid. At several places
across the nation, the government established a land
survey starting point (called a meridian) |
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State Parks In Southern Oregon |
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Casey State Recreation Site |
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Picture yourself reeling in a salmon, steelhead or trout
at Casey State Park. Cradled in the arms of the wild and
scenic Rogue River, bring your family and have a picnic
on the lush, tree-ringed lawns |
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Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Beautiful, quiet secluded forest area with picnic tables
and a hiking trail leading to Pearsony Falls, the Rogue
River and Mill Creek Falls. No drinking water at this
site. |
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Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area |
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Picture yourself in a campsite overlooking Lost Creek
Reservoir with wildlife, large conifer trees, and
mountains surrounding you. Take a hike or bike ride on
our 11-mile trail system, through the |
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Illinois River Forks State Park |
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Heading to or from the Oregon coast or the giant
redwoods on Hwy. 199, you may want to stop for a picnic
at this day-use park. Located at the confluence of the
east and west forks of the Illinois |
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TouVelle State Recreation Site |
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This is a beautiful day-use park located on the bank of
the Rogue River and at the foot of the geologically
prominent Table Rocks. You can fish, swim, hike, watch
wildlife and experience nature at |
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Tub Springs State Wayside |
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In 1846, a wagon train led by Jesse Applegate traversed
southern Oregon along what became known as the Applegate
Trail. Tub Springs Wayside is one of the stopping points
before you head down the mountain |
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Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site |
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Imagine yourself as a traveler along a section of the
Applegate Trail in the late 1800s. You have just arrived
by stage coach at the Wolf Creek Inn. This is a
long-sought-after refuge from a not-so-comfortable |
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Valley of the Rogue State Park |
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A pleasant green oasis awaits you in southern Oregon's
Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a
day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along
three miles of shoreline on the Rogue |
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Collier Memorial State Park |
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Collier Memorial State Park features a campground;
outdoor museum of historic logging equipment; relocated
pioneer village; and a new four-corral, primitive horse
camp and trailhead. At the state's |
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Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site |
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J. F. Kimball State Park is a pristine site located at
the headwaters of the Wood River. This stream flows from
the pine forest into open meadow land laced with
picturesque quaking aspen surrounded |
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OC&E Woods Line State Trail |
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Welcome to the OC&E Woods Line State Trail – Oregon's
longest linear park! This 100-mile, rail-to-trail
conversion is built on the old railbed of the Oregon,
California, and Eastern Railroad. The |
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State Parks On The Southern Coast Of Oregon
And The Pacific Ocean |
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Geisel Monument State Heritage Site |
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Within this historic site of a Rogue Indian war
skirmish, the park contains the grave sites of the
Geisel family. It is a peaceful, secluded picnic area to
enjoy, while traveling along Highway 101.Vital |
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Humbug Mountain State Park |
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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 |
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Otter Point State Recreation Site |
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Excellent walking and hiking trails overlooking pristine
beaches and unusual sandstone rock formations sculpted
by wind and waves.Vital statsSingle-lane gravel road
entrance and |
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Paradise Point State Recreation Site |
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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 |
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Port Orford Heads State Park |
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The Port Orford Lifeboat Station was constructed in 1934
by the Coast Guard to provide lifesaving service to the
southern portion of the Oregon Coast until 1970. A
museum, operated by the Point Orford |
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Cape Blanco State Park |
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Use our extra-large, private, sheltered campsites as
your base of operations while you enjoy the lighthouse
and historic Hughes House tours.The lighthouse and
historic home are open from |
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Bandon State Natural Area |
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Bandon awaits the beachcomber, the explorer, the artist
and the dreamer. Located along Bandon's Beach Loop Road,
there are several locations with beach access,
picnicking and unsurpassed views. Parking |
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Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site |
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Coquille Myrtle Grove will bring out the Huckleberry
Finn in you. Located along the Powers Highway, this
secluded swimming hole has a shaded myrtlewood grove
near the parking area and a sandy beach |
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Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint |
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There is an American Indian legend about this spot. Some
say they hear a maiden's voice on the wind, and standing
on the cliff overlooking the ocean you can easily pick
out the face on Face Rock. There |
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Hoffman Memorial State Wayside |
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Hoffman Memorial Myrtle Grove is a shaded glen canopied
with spectacular myrtlewood trees. Interpretive signing
accompanies a self-guided tour brochure designed to help
you experience this cool respite |
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Seven Devils State Recreation Site |
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Seven Devils Wayside is the jumping-off point for sandy
beach adventure. At this access point, you can travel
several miles up and down the open beach. Agates are
often the beachcombing goal of visitors |
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Bullards Beach State Park |
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Bullards Beach is a large, family-oriented park located
just two miles north of Bandon. The campground is
nestled among shore pines and well protected from the
strong ocean breezes. Besides three loops |
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Alfred A. Loeb State Park |
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Your first impression of Loeb may well be the scent of
the myrtlewood forest a crisp, bay leaf aroma. The
park is nestled in a grove of these lovely trees. Many
of the trees in the park are well |
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Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor |
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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 |
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Crissey Field State Recreation Site |
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This rustic park offers a place of solitude that invites
introspection and wildlife viewing. Stroll along the
edge of the Winchuck River estuary until it joins the
Pacific Ocean. Birds abound. Harbor |
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McVay Rock State Recreation Site |
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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. The park is elevated above |
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Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Pistol River State Park is set in the dunes of the
southern Oregon coast. The river supposedly got its name
when a militia soldier lost his pistol in the river
during the infamous Rogue River Indian |
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Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor |
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This corridor is a 12 mile, forested linear park with a
rugged, steep coastline interrupted by small sand
beaches. This park was named in honor of Samuel H.
Boardman, the first Oregon Parks superintendent. |
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Winchuck State Recreation Site |
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Winchuck provides parking area and access to the
Winchuck River and ocean beach for fishing, exploring,
clamming, strolling, photographing seascapes and
observing marine life. There is a multi-agency |
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Harris Beach State Park |
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Harris Beach was named after the Scottish pioneer George
Harris who settled here in the late 1880s to raise sheep
and cattle. The park boasts the largest island off the
Oregon coast. Bird Island |
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Cape Arago State Park |
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Cape Arago may be the end of the road (the road out of
Coos Bay goes no further), but it's really only the
beginning if you want to explore the southern Oregon
coast. |
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Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area |
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A hidden gem in the dense coastal forests of southwest
Oregon, Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area may
be hard to find, but it's well worth the 24-mile drive
from Highway 101. The small parking |
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Shore Acres State Park |
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Perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean,
Shore Acres State Park is an exciting and unexpected
combination of beautiful natural and constructed
features. Once the grand estate of |
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William M. Tugman State Park |
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Despite its close proximity to Highway 101, Tugman State
Park is relatively unknown -- a private hideaway on the
wondrous south coast. Situated on Eel Lake near the
community of Lakeside, Tugman |
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Sunset Bay State Park |
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Situated in one of the most scenic areas on the Oregon
coast, Sunset Bay State Park features beautiful sandy
beaches protected by towering sea cliffs. Only a short
walk from the beach, the campground |
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Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor |
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This park is a quiet place with a hiking trail that
extends half way around the island. Lots of birds roost
at the end of the trail. The trail also provides a nice
view of the Umpqua River. There's |
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Umpqua Lighthouse State Park |
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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 |
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Umpqua State Scenic Corridor |
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This small park contains a couple of picnic tables, a
vault-style restroom and a short boat ramp leading into
the Umpqua River. There's a small amount of room for
trailer parking, but the parking |
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Oregon State Parks In The Willamette Valley |
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Alderwood State Wayside |
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A forested tract along Hwy 36 west of Junction City.
There's a picnic area and short trail along the Long Tom
River. Bring a lunch and relax! |
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Elijah Bristow State Park |
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Elijah Bristow State Park is located on the Willamette
River, and is easily to reach via State Highway 58
southeast of the Eugene. The park was named for one of
the first pioneer settlers in Lane County |
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Washburne State Wayside |
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Resting on the border between Lane and Benton Counties,
this wayside makes a great picnic spot (especially if
you've decided to travel through the Willamette Valley
along Hwy 99W instead of the interstate). |
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Maples Rest Area |
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The Maples Rest Area is the only rest area between
Sisters, Oregon and Salem. It is a well- maintained rest
stop with large grass lawns and a pet exercise area.
There is plenty of parking for every |
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Mongold (Detroit Lake) |
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Mongold Day Use area is 1.5 miles west of Detroit Lake
State Park. It’s the only public boat launch facility on
the lake featuring a swimming area, grass beach, picnic
facilities and restrooms. Mongold |
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North Santiam State Recreation Area |
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North Santiam State Park plays host to some of the most
beautiful riverfront in the area. It is one of the
finest steelhead fishing spots on the North Santiam
River. North Santiam State Park is an |
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Detroit Lake State Recreation Area |
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Located in the Cascade Mountains, Detroit Lake State
Park is the gateway to beautiful Detroit Lake. The
400-foot-deep lake was created in 1953 when the U.S.
Army Corp of Engineers completed the Detroit |
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Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint |
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Bald Peak (1,629' elev.) is located where the worlds of
high-tech and rural Oregon meet. Restaurants, shops,
nightlife and a fast pace abound in nearby Hillsboro.
Farms, wineries, fruit stands and |
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Molalla River State Park |
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Imagine combining a scenic drive, hiking, picnicking,
fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing and a ferry ride
all in one location. You can do it all at Molalla River
State Park near Canby, Oregon. |
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Champoeg State Heritage Area |
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Erratic Rock State Natural Site |
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This 40-ton rock was deposited during a prehistoric
flood. Other than this specimen, rocks of this type are
only found in Canada. It was carried here on a iceberg
during an Ice Age some 20,000 years |
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Holman State Wayside |
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Historically, the old territorial road of the 1850's
passed through this wayside enroute to Dallas and points
south. A spring on the property was used as a watering
hole for people and their livestock. |
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Maud Williamson State Recreation Site |
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Maud Williamson occupies a flat edge of cultivated
Willamette Valley farm land on the west side of the
Salem-Dayton highway. It's covered by a fine stand of
second-growth Douglas fir. The park also |
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Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site |
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Sarah Helmick is located six miles south of Monmouth off
Highway 99W. Helmick lies along the floodplain of the
Luckiamute River and is forested in Douglas fir, grand
fir, maple, ash, Port Orford cedar |
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Willamette Mission State Park |
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Willamette Mission is one of the most significant and
beautiful historic sites in the Willamette Valley. The
park occupies land where the first mission for American
Indians was founded in 1834 by the |
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Cascadia State Park |
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The first thing that strikes you when you arrive at
Cascadia is the tranquility. While the park is quite
large, there are barely two dozen campsites, making this
a great spot for an intimate getaway. |
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Silver Falls State Park |
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Dec. 6, 2005 Note: A rockslide has closed the upper
trail leading to the South Falls. Hikers can still reach
the falls by crossing the bridge below and following the
trail on the opposite side. |
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Fall Creek State Recreation Area |
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Fall Creek Reservoir is a prime recreation area
surrounded by day-use parks and a campground. Cascara
campground, on the south shore near the point where Fall
Creek enters the lake, is tucked |
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Lowell State Recreation Site |
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Zipping down Highway 58 east of Eugene, you suddenly
find yourself driving along side a long, skinny
reservoir. In spring, summer and fall, the Dexter and
Lookout Point Reservoirs are dotted with boats. |
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Jasper State Recreation Site |
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After you visit Jasper for the first time, you might be
tempted to tell all your friends about it. Go ahead. We
don't mind. The park has plenty of room for games,
picnics, fishing sounds like the |
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Dexter State Recreation Site |
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Zipping down Highway 58 east of Eugene, you'll suddenly
find yourself on driving along side a long, skinny
reservoir. In spring, summer and fall, the Dexter and
Lookout Point Reservoirs are dotted |
