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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
Overview Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site has limited day use open. No camping or dump station is available. $5 passenger vehicle (up to 9), $10 non-commercial vans (10-19 passengers), $20 non-commercial bus (over 19 passengers), $30 Northwest Oregon District Annual Day...
The beautiful Rogue River country is the focal point of the Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway. The byway is 40 miles, one-way, 80 miles, round-trip. The entire route is a narrow, winding, paved road and is suitable for passenger car travel. A...
View from Miller Creek campsite.
View from Miller Creek campsite.
Gerber is set on a vast plateau in the high desert about one hour’s drive east of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Mountain ridges and scattered Ponderosa Pine forests add variety and texture to the area. Gerber offers opportunities for camping, fishing...
Featuring panoramic views of the lava flows, cinder cones, and the desert landscape of the Fort Rock and Christmas Valley area of central Oregon, the Green Mountain Campground offers a remote camping experience perfect for photography, solitude and stargazing. Whether...
Long shadows at Greenwood Day-Use Area
Long shadows at Greenwood Day-Use Area
Views from this stretch of the Crooked River are dominated by near vertical cliffs; photographers favor the site when low-angle lighting highlights the brilliant textures of the basaltic lava flows.
Hobart Bluff toward Grizzly Peak
Hobart Bluff toward Grizzly Peak
This family-friendly trail, located within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, winds through a mixed forest of fir and pine and provides outstanding views of the Rogue Valley.
Rugged hiking and equestrian travel in steep terrain offering breathtaking scenery and a variety of wildlife. Excellent opportunities for solitude and self-reliant, cross-country travel.
Brightly colored plants and bushes found at Hinsdale Garden
Brightly colored plants and bushes found at Hinsdale Garden
The historic Hinsdale Garden is home to more than 300 species of rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. Located along the Umpqua River, the garden features a network of trails and a footbridge.
View of Shirk Ranch
View of Shirk Ranch
Deep in Lake County, near the Guano Creek WSA, is the Historic Shirk Ranch. The property was originally homesteaded during the initial settlement of Lake County in the early 1880s by the Hill family.
Hult Pond, Oregon
Hult Pond, Oregon
The reservoir and surrounding wetland is about 40 acres and supports a rich diversity of wildlife and plant species. The site is popular for fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding.
Huntington Wagon Road
Huntington Wagon Road
Walk on the Huntington Wagon Road and you follow the footsteps of the soldiers, adventurers and immigrants who passed this way before you. The trail is an easy two-mile round trip hike.
Hyatt Campground Campsite
Hyatt Campground Campsite
At just above 5000' of elevation, the 745-acre Hyatt Lake Recreation Area provides options for summertime camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, and more.
View from the Jack-Ash Trail, from Anderson Butte looking westerly.
View from the Jack-Ash Trail, from Anderson Butte looking westerly.
The Jacksonville to Ashland Trail, or "Jack-Ash Trail" is named for a connection between the cities of Jacksonville and Ashland Oregon. The current Phase 1 of the envisioned long distance non-motorized trail connects portions of the historic Sterling Mine Ditch...
Aspen grove near Jackman Park Campground
Aspen grove near Jackman Park Campground
Located on the flanks of Steens Mountain, it's an extraordinary landscape with deep glacier carved-gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild rivers, and a rich diversity of plant and animal species.
Oregon Trail Marker
Oregon Trail Marker
Situated on the east bank of the lower John Day River, this site marks the location where two branches of the Oregon trail converged to meet at the John Day River crossing. Looking up on the hillside, one can see...
The river passes in front of a large butte with horizontal layers of tan, white and red soils.
The river passes in front of a large butte with horizontal layers of tan, white and red soils.
The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.
John Day River Canyon
John Day River Canyon
The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.
John Day Wild and Scenic River
John Day Wild and Scenic River
The John Day River is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the continental U.S. Recreation opportunities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking, skiing, camping, and whitewater rafting.
Jordan Craters ACEC
Jordan Craters ACEC
Jordan Craters is a volcanic field, covering 27 square miles with olivine basalt. This otherworldly scene is the result of lava flow that occurred in two main phases, both less than 30,000 years ago.
Kiger Creek Wild and Scenic River
Kiger Creek Wild and Scenic River
Kiger Creek flows through one of the most prominent canyons in the Steens Mountain area and offers a spectacular display of past glacial activity. On a clear day, scenic vistas extend to the horizon.
Trail dog
Trail dog
Klamath Hills Recreation Area is a unique and peaceful trail just outside of Klamath Falls for viewing birds, including eagles, quail and chukars, and various wildlife species, including mule deer, pronghorn antelope, squirrels, jackrabbits, and coyotes. The open, mountain big...
Abert Rim
Abert Rim
Abert Rim is the longest exposed fault scarp in North America, and one of the highest fault scarps in the United States. It towers 2,500’ over Lake Abert, Oregon's only saltwater lake.
Sunset atop Sand Rock in Lost Forest
Sunset atop Sand Rock in Lost Forest
The Lakeview District offers a variety of recreation opportunities. The landscapes across the four million plus acres of public land include forested mountains and vast reaches of high elevation desert. Dispersed recreation activities associated with hunting, fishing, off highway vehicle...
Solitude along a paved portion of the Back Country Byway.
Solitude along a paved portion of the Back Country Byway.
The Lakeview to Steens National Back Country Byway traverses the Warner Mountains, Warner Valley, Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge and a broad expanse of high desert country typical of southeastern Oregon. The Warner Valley, including the Warner Wetlands, provide the...
Leslie Gulch ACEC
Leslie Gulch ACEC
With towering cliffs painted in desert hues, the striking geology and unique opportunity to spot plant and wildlife make Leslie Gulch the perfect area to set up camp and get away from it all.
Deschutes River at Locked Gate Day Use Area
Deschutes River at Locked Gate Day Use Area
You know when you've arrived at Locked Gate Day Use Area. The name may be a bit unimaginative but it is the locked gate at this location that precludes further public motorized access to the south. Here, however, you can...
View of Lone Pine Campground
View of Lone Pine Campground
Located on a sleepy bend of the North Fork John Day River, Lone Pine Campground offers one shady campsite along the river with the remainder of the campsites in full sun. All campsites are flat and can accommodate larger vehicle-trailer...
Campsite at Lone Pine Campground
Campsite at Lone Pine Campground
This small campground features six campsites and a group use area. The photogenic Rocky Canyon and its vertical rimrock cliffs offer photographers a variety of changing light and depth perspectives.
Lone Pine Site Map
Lone Pine Site Map
Hiking, picnicking and relaxing are the primary activities at the campground. In summer, swimming in the cool creek is a refreshing treat. Spring and fall, salmon and steelheads come upriver to spawn.
Night sky at Long Bend
Night sky at Long Bend
Featuring riverside campsites and a steep, primitive boat launch this cozy campground is a little bit away from the summertime busyness of nearby Maupin. One campsite offers limited shade so you’ll have to bring your own for the other sites...
Paved waterfall trail with leaves on the ground.
Paved waterfall trail with leaves on the ground.
Loon Lake Recreation Site is one of the Coast Range's few recreation areas with a warm, sandy beach. The lake is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating, and other water activities.
The Christmas Valley Sand Dunes Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) in south-central Oregon is the largest inland shifting sand dune system in the Pacific Northwest . It is a popular destination for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts with nearly 8,900 acres...
Winding Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway with the Crooked River
Winding Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway with the Crooked River
The back country byway crosses the spillway of Bowman Dam before descending into the gorge of the Chimney Rock segment of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River with its dozen recreation sites.
The northern terminus of the Lower Deschutes Back Country Byway at Macks Canyon campground.
The northern terminus of the Lower Deschutes Back Country Byway at Macks Canyon campground.
Spanning 32 miles along the east bank of the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, this back country byway offers close-up views of rapids and steep canyon country. Twelve paved miles originate from the hamlet of Maupin and connect to...
Lower Deschutes River Boater Pass
Lower Deschutes River Boater Pass
The Deschutes River begins its journey high in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon at Little Lava Lake and travels through deep rimrock-lined canyons on its 252-mile course north to the Columbia River.
Evening view of the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River
Evening view of the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River
Thousands of people visit each year to enjoy its incredible fishing, exciting whitewater, and beautiful scenery. The river offers a variety of opportunities for both day and overnight trips.
Lake Creek
Lake Creek
The natural bedrock slide at the falls is ideal for a hot summer day! A series of low cascades carved in the bedrock within a narrow gorge create this geological wonder that spills into Triangle Lake.
This is a 0.5 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 80'. Difficulty: Easy. Estimated hours round trip: 0.5. Trail surfacing: Gravel. Additional trail miles and conditions on top: N/A. Description: Interpretive signs. Drinking water available? No.
Sole Western Juniper tree in meadow
Sole Western Juniper tree in meadow
The White River rises in the high Cascades in western Wasco County, in the Mount Hood National Forest on the southeast flank of Mount Hood. The headwaters are just below White River Glacier.
Accessible campsite 20 at Macks Canyon Recreation Site
Accessible campsite 20 at Macks Canyon Recreation Site
The Macks Canyon archaeological site is a large, prehistoric village locale overlooking the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon. The site is characterized by shallow, circular, semi-subterranean house depressions, surface artifacts, and riverine shell deposits. Limited excavations conducted in the late...
Riding the Maston
Riding the Maston
There's a hidden jewel on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. Here, there are over 4,000 acres where mountain bikers and horseback riders share the space but not the trails.
Train Trestle over the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River.
Train Trestle over the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River.
The historic Maupin Section Foreman's House, known as the Depot House, is located 1/2 mile upriver from Maupin, Oregon on the east bank of the Lower Deschutes River. The house was constructed in 1910 by the Des Chutes Railroad Company...
The McKenzie river in the summer.
The McKenzie river in the summer.
The river visitor is apt to be rewarded in delightful ways while recreating in the cool, lush corridor, home to an array of fish and wildlife, and inspiring scenic beauty.
Mecca Flat Campground with rimrock
Mecca Flat Campground with rimrock
Situated on the banks of the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, Mecca Flat Campground is located just a mile and a half from Oregon State Highway 26 near Warm Springs. The site features 13 individual campsites and one group use...
Mickey Hot Springs
Mickey Hot Springs
Mickey Hot Springs went quietly unnoticed until 1992 when one of the bubbling spots became a mini-geyser. It reached 6-8 feet high and received national attention as the only natural geyser in Oregon.
Middle Deschutes Wild and Scenic River
Middle Deschutes Wild and Scenic River
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.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Mill Creek Recreation Site sits along Mill Creek offering a quiet day-use site with picnic tables, seasonal vault toilet, bulletin board, and parking.
OHV Trail at Alfalfa Curves Staging Area
OHV Trail at Alfalfa Curves Staging Area
Trails in the Millican Valley are designated with varying difficulty levels, with year-round riding for Class I, II and III users and 255 miles of designated routes, 9 staging areas, and 3 play areas.
MILLPOND PAVILION
MILLPOND PAVILION
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.
trailhead
trailhead
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.