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This day-use picnic area is nestled between state highway 34 and the Alsea River approximately 33 miles southwest of Corvallis, Oregon. Missouri Bend contains picnic sites, vault toilet, a short trail, kiosk, river access and a winter pole slide boat...
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River, which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing.
Side hill carving at the Mountain of the Rogue Trail System
Test your skills on this single-track, flow trail designed specifically for mountain bikes. Spectacular views of the Rogue River and surrounding mountains abound from many locations along the trail.
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 1900's 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...
This interactive museum brings to life the historic journey of pioneers who traveled westward on the Oregon Trail, and the profound impact of this historic migration that shaped the American west.
This small, primitive day use area serves boaters and fishers on the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River. Except for a primitive boat launch, there are no facilities here.
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.
View of Floras Lake at the southern portion of New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern
New River is separated from the ocean by only a thin strip of sand. The area remains secluded and primitive and is a perfect area to watch wildlife or hike on the 5 miles of self-guided loop trails.
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.
A rocky and tough landscape characterizes the North Fork of the Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Scented ponderosa pines and solitude await those who make the trail-less hike to the riverside.
Flowing west out of southern Idaho, the rugged and lightly-roaded country of the offers scenery, beautiful geology and plenty of solitude. Clear nocturnal skies are the norm here where the lack of light pollution allows unimpaired views of the night...
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.
Picnic Tables and a view of the Deschutes River at Oakbrook Day Use Area
This quiet location provides a peaceful riverside sojourn along the Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway. Short trails leading to the banks and a small beach on the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River offer opportunities for solitude only occasionally interrupted...
Trees and ferns abound on the Old Growth Ridge Trail
Beginning in the Whittaker Creek Campground, the steep Old Growth Ridge Trail ascends 750 vertical feet over a mile’s length, topping out at a peekaboo viewpoint over the Siuslaw River.
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.
Almost 50 miles of trails offer visitors many opportunities for hiking or horseback riding loops. You can also explore cracked volcanic pressure ridges or walk narrow moat-like cracks in the ground.
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.
Take a hike on a legend! The 2,650-mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes through this 43-mile segment in the Cascade Mountains. Explore this area’s unique and diverse ecosystems as the trail meanders through wildflower-strewn...
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.
The landscape surrounding Poison Creek is classic eastern Oregon high desert: scattered sagebrush, rocky rimrock outcroppings, and marshy fringes that attract birds and offer tranquil scenery.
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...
Flowing 11.7 miles from Thief Valley dam to highway 203 in Oregon’s Baker County, the wild and scenic Powder River cuts a weathered canyon in places up to 500 feet deep.
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...
Hikers stroll along path at Provolt Recreation Site.
What was once a seed orchard is now a unique place to discover Oregon’s heritage! Whether hiking, biking or horseback riding along the trails that crisscross the landscape, or paddling along the Applegate River, the Douglas-Fir stands, whose seeds were...
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.
Radar Hill Off-Highway Vehicle Area offers plenty of fun with easy highway access and a nearby full-service community in southeast Oregon. Nearly 13.5 miles of looped trails travel across a mix of dirt, sand, gravel and cinder/clay rock and through...
Rainie Falls Overlook is located along the Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway 1.3 miles above the Grave Creek Boat Ramp. This overlook offers spectacular views of the mighty waterfalls, surrounding forests, and the Wild and Scenic Rogue River...
Take a hike down the 1.8-mile Rainie Falls trail following a portion of the mighty and wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River. Oaks, madrones and a variety of verdant vegetation line this path to the falls...
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...
Follow in the footsteps of Native Americans who used the caves over the last 6,000 years. Learn about geology, wildlife and past human use while you enjoy the cool underground on a hot summer day.
Set on the eastern edge of the year-round Millican Plateau OHV Area, this small, roadside play area offers a 1-acre play area with nearby picnic tables.
An oasis sits just east of Bend...a small 12-acre pond surrounded by old juniper and dusty trails. Tall willow and cattails offer a lush green vista in a sea of desert brown. Visitors can pass through to access the north...
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.
The trail offers some of SW Oregon's most amazing landscapes and rewarding hiking experiences: majestic steep canyon walls, cascading waterfalls, and glistening streams abound.
Nestled in the heart of the National Wild and Scenic River’s wild section of the Rogue River, this historic site tells the story of the area’s transition from mining to recreation and conservation.
Passengers smile as the nose of their raft leaps upward going through whitewater.
Surrounded by the lush forests and rugged mountains of Southern Oregon, the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River was one of the original eight rivers designated Wild and Scenic in 1968.
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.
Picnic shelter at the Rough and Ready Flat trailhead.
Rough and Ready Flat has been a popular wildflower observation area for decades where the evolution of new plant species (hybrids) is occurring. The impetus to protect the area began in 1937 with the Illinois Valley Garden Club. In 1994...
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.
Only an hour's drive from Portland, Oregon, the clear water of the Salmon River cascades over numerous waterfalls in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness before reaching its lower forested canyons.
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.
Looking for a motorized trail experience to enjoy with family & friends? The Shotgun OHV System offers a mix of challenges, scenic views, technical features, and amenities to satisfy OHV enthusiasts.