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4 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
24 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Aerospace museum in McMinnville, Oregon, USA. The museum now operates as the North American Aerospace Museum; check its official visitor information for current admission and hours.
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26 miles south · straight-line distance
City in Marion County, Oregon, United States.
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32 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in the U.S. state of Oregon.
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34 miles east · straight-line distance
State park in Oregon, USA.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 57 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
11 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
After increased agricultural development in the Tualatin River valley, many local residents in the late 1980s recognized the importance of conserving green space for future generations.
BirdingEducational ProgramsHikingHuntingPhotographyWildlife viewing
15 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past.
HistoryWildlife viewing
15 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Henry Hagg Lake was formed by the construction of Scoggins Dam which is a major facility of the Tualatin Project . The lake has a capacity of nearly 60,000 acre-feet of water and a surface area of 1,113 acres.
BikingBoatingFishingHikingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
23 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Ridgefield NWR was established in 1965 to provide wintering habitat for the dusky subspecies of the Canada goose whose habitat is extremely limited.
Educational ProgramsHuntingRanger programsWildlife viewing
30 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (47 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
CampingFishingPicnickingSwimmingWildlife viewing
30 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Steigerwald Lake NWR was established in 1987 to offset lowland habitat loss caused by construction at the Bonneville dam.
BikingEducational ProgramsPhotographyWildlife viewing
31 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Sandy River originates in the high glaciers of Mt. Hood, the most prominent peak in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
BikingCampingFishingHikingNature education
32 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
CampingFishingPhotographyWater AccessWildlife viewing
34 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (52 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
CampingFishingPhotographyWater AccessWildlife viewing
34 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Want to go camping? Camping season is generally May-October. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App .
BikingBoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingPaddlingPhotography
36 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Want to camp? Reserve your spot now! Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
CampingFish Viewing SiteHuntingScenic DriveWater AccessWildlife viewing
38 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River, which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing.
CampingFishingHikingPhotographyPicnickingSwimming
38 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Nestled on the banks of the Nestucca River, Rocky Bend Group Campground is ideal for family gatherings and group events. The site is located on Upper Nestucca River Road 16 miles east of Beaver, Oregon.
BikingCampingFishingHikingWater Access
39 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Sunset Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy scenic views of the river and a waterfall within the campground. The campground is open all year.
BoatingCampingHiking
40 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Cedar Grove campsites are only available by making a reservation .
BikingCampingFishingPhotographySwimmingWater AccessWildlife viewing
40 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation.
BikingCampingFishingHikingPhotographySwimmingWildlife viewing
42 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Clackamas River is located to the west of the Cascade Range and to the south of the Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon.
Accessible Facility Or ActivityBikingFishingHiking
42 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Lazy Bend Campground sits next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River, close to the city of Estacada.
BoatingCampingFishingWater sports
42 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The South Fork of the Clackamas River is a tributary of the Clackamas River on the western slope of the Cascade Range in northwest Oregon.
FishingHikingHistoryPhotographyWildlife viewing
43 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (64 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Aquila Vista is available for overnight group camping for groups up to 20 people and 8 vehicles. The opening date for 2026 is June 26.
BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewing
43 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Located outside the City of Dallas, just off of Highway 99 and Highway 22, Baskett Slough offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities for the whole family!
BirdingHikingHuntingPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
46 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Armstrong Campground is a small but beautiful place to camp, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River.
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46 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Fish Creek Campground is ideally located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. Hood National Forest.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingWater sports
46 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (86 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Hebo Lake Campground is ideal for those wanting a secluded, quiet camping getaway in the forest. Located on Mt.
CampingFishingHikingHistoryNon-Motorized Boating
46 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Lockaby Campground is ideally located next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the lush, green mountains of northern Oregon.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingWater sportsWildlife viewing
47 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (66 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the beautiful Cascade Range of northern Oregon.
CampingFishingHikingWater sportsWildlife viewing
47 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
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.
BikingFish Viewing SiteFishingRanger programsWildlife viewing
48 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The United States Congress designated the Table Rock Wilderness in 1984 and it now has over 5,786 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Oregon and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
HikingWildernessWildlife viewing
48 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Wildwood Recreation Site is open year-round but may close due to vehicle access during severe weather. Check status during severe weather events by calling 503-375-5646.
BackpackingBerry PickingBikingBirdingCampingFish Viewing SiteFishingHiking
49 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, Bonneville Lock and Dam spans the Columbia and links the two states. The U.S.
BoatingHikingHistoryNature educationPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
50 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Old-growth forest surrounded by a tumultuous ocean set the primeval scene at Cape Meares. Its cliffs support five species of nesting seabirds and a pair of Peregrine Falcons, a species recovered from the brink of extinction.
BirdingHikingObservation SitePhotographyWildlife viewing
51 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Located near the confluence of the Santiam and Willamette Rivers, just off of Interstate 5, Ankeny offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities for the whole family!
BirdingEducational ProgramsHikingPhotographyWildlife viewing
51 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
In October of 1907, Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge was established as the first National Wildlife Refuge west of the Mississippi River.
PhotographyWildlife viewing
54 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge was established in 1971 specifically to protect and manage the then endangered Columbian white-tailed deer.
BikingBirdingBoatingFishingHikingHuntingMotor BoatNature education
54 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Niloo testing 6/6/19 Niloo testing link to a not-classified page Jusin testing link to a non-classified page under recreation node Testing doc 20 acres of pristine forest. Niloo testing 12/17/18 Marty testing 8/20/19
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55 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
At 1,202 acres, Nestucca Bay Refuge is the largest of the six Oregon Coastal Refuges.
BirdingFishingHikingHuntingNon-Motorized BoatingPhotographyPicnickingWildlife viewing
56 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Elkhorn Creek is a unique, pristine, low-elevation setting, with limited access, providing a landscape with few signs of human disturbance or activity.
Accessible Facility Or ActivityFishingHiking
56 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Some of the largest Douglas firs and Western Hemlocks in the Oregon Coast Range can be found in the Bureau of Land Management’s Valley of the Giants.
BackpackingBird WatchingHikingPhotographyWildlife viewing
57 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Surrounded by the tranquility of the North Santiam River, Fishermen's Bend has something for everyone. This full-service campground offers hot showers, fire pits, picnic tables, and water and electricity hook-ups for RV's.
BoatingCampingFishingPicnickingRanger programs
57 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 28, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Woodburn, Willamette Mission State Park, Rooster Rock State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 24 miles southwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
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Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 48 miles, including Dovre Recreation Site (30 miles southwest), Fan Creek Recreation Site (32 miles southwest), Elk Bend Recreation Site (34 miles southwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.
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