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Just minutes northwest of the fast-growing urban environment of Redmond, delight in the trailside pool at Steelhead Falls or challenge yourself to a short but strenuous hike at Scout Camp trail.
Millpond Pavilion is beautifully set along Rock Creek, which flows into the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River. The pavilion boasts a large picnic shelter that holds up to 200 people.
Nestled along the clear waters of Rock Creek, Millpond’s lush forest gives way to spacious grassy areas, great for day-use and running the kids and dogs, with play and swimming areas.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River, which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing.
The Mule Creek trail is located in the Wild Rogue Wilderness and meanders along vertical bluffs high above Mule Creek and East Fork Fork Mule Creek Canyons. This trail was constructed in the early 1900s and historically has been used...
Located just off of the sleepy John Day Highway, this campground offers 8 primitive campsites and an unimproved boat launch accessing the John Day River. The ancient river canyon weaves through the area providing spectacular views with ever-changing light and...
Whether you are exploring by car, motorcycle or bicycle, you'll find a riverside picnic table or camping spot at any of 4 BLM campgrounds located along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway.
North Bank offers visitors the opportunity to hike, bike, and horseback ride on miles of roads and trails, with hidden creeks, high ridgelines, oak-savannah woodlands, and thickly forested canyons.
Pack your fishing gear and your raft and bring family and friends, because the corridor has something for everyone. Nestled amongst old-growth trees, it's known for its stunning emerald green waters.
Old Miner's Meadow is a two-acre fenced-in group use area located in an open meadow surrounded by forests along the Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River and upstream from the Green Peter Reservoir.
Explore this river by floating some of its 120 miles through rugged, spectacular canyonlands and ash flows. This wild river corridor flows from the ID/OR state line to Owyhee Reservoir.
Arial view of Page Springs Campground from nearby bluff
Located at the base of Steens Mountain near the town of Frenchglen, 36 roomy campsites situated under cottonwood and juniper trees and near the Donner and Blitzen River welcome visitors year-round.
Unlike most of the other campgrounds along the Crooked River, this 14.5-acre campground is set back some from the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway, providing some isolation. Campground facilities include fourteen mostly broad, spacious campsites, vault toilets and an accessible...
This cozy and compact campground offers year-round camping and river access along the Back Country Byway. Facilities include 5 campsites, day-use parking with access to the Crooked River.
With views of nearby Chimney Rock, this campground offers year-round camping and Crooked River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Campground facilities include seven campsites with excellent access to the Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Know Before You...
Priest Hole contains 14 drive-in campsites with fire rings and picnic tables including one group site. An area in the northwest corner of the recreation site is designated for walk-in dispersed camping without fire rings or picnic tables. There are...
Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring along the BLM's Quartzville Back Country Byway, or spend the day fishing, swimming, and gold panning on the serene Quartzville River.
Tranquility and water both flow in the wild and scenic Quartzville Creek, where one may hike, camp, fish or simply gaze into the mesmerizing, cascading waters.
Overlooking the Rattlesnake Canyon Campground along the Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
Located at the mouth of its namesake canyon and along the scenic Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway, Rattlesnake Canyon Campground is located 20.4 miles north of the city of Maupin, Oregon. Several campsites in the campground offer direct river...
Riddle Brothers Ranch was part of Oregon's last frontier. It is a uniquely preserved complex of buildings which give testimony to ranch life and living conditions "out back and beyond."
Of the pavilions in the North Umpqua River Recreation Area, Rock Creek is the quietest and most secluded from neighboring group areas and is surrounded by old growth trees that reach over 150 feet.
Discover this secluded, fully accessible 17-site campground along the forested banks of Rock Creek where visitors can picnic, swim, or nap in the shade, with easy access to fishing, hiking, & biking.
Along the river you may see deer and otters, or even black bears looking for a meal of salmon. The rugged and complex canyon landscape of the Wild Rogue Wilderness provides watershed protection.
This multi-use trail follows an old railroad line, along the scenic shores of the Row River and Dorena Reservoir. The trestle bridge is one of several locations immortalized on the silver screen.
Just outside Portland, the lower reaches of the Sandy River flowthrough a deep, winding, forested gorge known for its botanical diversity, recreational boating and beautiful parks.
Off the beaten path, this campground along Canton Creek features riverside picnic sites, drinking water, and vault restrooms. Nearby are several swimming holes along both Canton and Steamboat Creeks.
Sharps Creek consists of a small, family campground and a day-use area. A swimming hole at the base of the overlook provides a refreshing place to cool down on hot, summer days.
Nestled in a side canyon near the mouth of Leslie Gulch, Slocum Creek Campground makes a good base for gulch explorations. Cool off in the waters of nearby Lake Owyhee or hike the Leslie Gulch Area of Critical Environmental Concern...
This site offers camping right next to the river, just above the falls. This peaceful, old-growth forest setting provides an ideal place to picnic, wade, fish, and watch for bald eagles.
Chukar pair scrambling across the Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway.
Explore the rangelands and immerse yourself in the pastoral settings of eastern Oregon’s Baker and Malheur counties along the 150-mile Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway.
BLM public lands in the South Fork of the Walla Walla River are managed to protect the fisheries, wildlife, riparian, cultural, tribal, and scenic values, and to enhance recreation and public safety.
Visitors will find picnic tables and grills at 36 family campsites amid juniper and sage. The equestrian site, designed specifically for horse users, is directly adjacent to the family campground.
Spring is ideal for the angler, those who love the outdoors, or those just looking for a scenic getaway. The reservoir is known for its large channel catfish, abundant crappie, and good bass fishing.
The Steens Mountain CMPA encompasses deep glacier-carved gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, and wild and scenic rivers, with four campgrounds, numerous trails, and wild horse roaming areas.
Canyonside view of the Crooked Wild and Scenic river.
Stillwater Campground offers ten large, partially-shaded campsites along a placid stretch of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Some pull-through campsites as well as day-use parking are available in the recreation site. Know Before You Go Open year-round on...
This secluded campground hides five campsites, an accessible restroom, and a seasonal spring. Surrounded by an old growth Douglas fir forest, the highlight of this site is the isolation. This campground is part of the Klamath Basin Birding Trail where...
Nestled under the canopy of a mature forest, Susan Creek Campground is well known for its beautiful setting along the emerald-green waters of the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River.
A view of the north portion of Sutton Mountain WSA
Sutton Mountain (28,872 acres) and Pats Cabin (9814 acres) Wilderness Study Areas are public lands in Wheeler County which are under consideration for wilderness designation by Congress and managed by the Prineville BLM District in a manner which maintains their...
Located on the rugged shoreline of the newly restored Klamath River, the Topsy Campground provides a quiet location for relaxing camping, picnicking, fishing, and river boating. The area is set in an open ponderosa pine forest with nearby views of...
Featuring a boat launch, a seasonal ranger station and trailhead, Trout Creek campground offers 21 campsites and three group-use campsites along the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River.
Wedged between the Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway and the Deschutes River, Twin Springs Campground offers six individual campsites, each with a picnic table and firering. Bring you own shade: only one campsite has any and what sun protection...
River level view of the Umpqua River at Tyee Campground.
Tyee Campground is situated between the Pacific Coast and the city of Roseburg, Oregon. Perched on the banks of the Umpqua River, its location appeals to avid anglers and water sport enthusiasts.
Tyee is a delightful riverfront pavilion perfect for company functions, family reunions and even weddings. It faces the main stem of the Umpqua River and is ideal for a day of fun & water activities.
The Upper Klamath River is recognized as an outstanding whitewater boating river with warm water and many class III to IV+ rapids. Other popular activities include camping, fishing, and hunting.
Vincent Creek is a small campground located along Smith River at the mouth of Vincent Creek. Camp or picnic with your family and enjoy a small swimming hole under towering Douglas-fir trees.
The Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers from Minam, Oregon to Heller Bar, Washington include 10 miles of the Wallowa River, and 80 miles of the Grande Ronde River.
Formed thousands of years ago when gigantic faults in the earth’s crust shifted, today’s Warner Wetlands is a 40-mile chain of lakes separated by a unique series of bow-shaped dunes. Each spring and fall, thousands of birds visit the wetlands...
This river segment offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Very high quality off-trail backpacking opportunities with a range of physical challenges await you.
Take yourself on a reverse hike down to Wildhorse Lake, below the Steens Mountain rim. Wildhorse and Little Wildhorse Creeks provide habitat for California bighorn sheep and a variety of wildlife.