Top Locations for Back Packing in Oregon

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AEcola State Park/Whale Watching

Ecola State Park/Whale Watching
  • 1115 Commercial Street NE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • +1 503 436 2844
  • Stunning views are what you will find at this gorgeous area of Cannon Beach. We spent yesterday afternoon here, having a picnic and soaking up the beauty on a beautiful sunny day at the coast. We enjoyed over 2 hours here, leisurely walking around the paths and stopped to spot some whales that we... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview The name Ecola State Park is actually a bit of a misnomer since the area is now included as part of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Park.  Clark designated the native word, "ikoli" meaning "whale". It is pronounced" E-cul-ah. Situated just a few miles from Cannon Beach, the Park is a... more on TripAdvisor

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Ecola State Park/Whale Watching
1115 Commercial Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

BTimberline Lodge

  • 27500 E
    Timberline Rd, Government Camp, OR 97028
  • 5032222211
4.5
12+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Hooray for Timberline being open so I could get some of that "gotta snowboard now! now! now!" feeling out of my system. more on Yelp
  • I was glad to able to snowboard in late April up here in the Portland area, usually the snow in California (Tahoe or Mammoth) is gone by April and most ... more on Yelp

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Timberline Lodge
27500 E
Timberline Rd, Government Camp, OR 97028

CColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

  • 902 Wasco St. Suite 200
    Hood River, OR 97031, U.S.A.
  • +1 541 308 1700
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon cutting through the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington and Oregon. The gorge is 80 miles long and its canyon walls reach 4,000 feet as it skirts the Oregon-Washington border. The Columbia River Gorge is more than a natural and historic wond... more on LLBean.com

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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
902 Wasco St. Suite 200
Hood River, OR 97031, U.S.A.

DSheldon National Wildlife Refuge

  • P.O. Box 111
    18 South G, Lakeview, OR 97630, U.S.A.
  • +1 541 947 3315
  • Overview The Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 500,000 acres of high desert habitat for large wintering herds of pronghorn antelope, scattered bands of bighorn sheep, and a rich assortment of other wildlife. The landscape is vast, rugged, and punctuated with waterfalls, narrow gorges, an... more on LLBean.com

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Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 111
18 South G, Lakeview, OR 97630, U.S.A.

EOchoco National Forest

  • 3160 N.E. 3rd St.
    Prineville, OR 97754, U.S.A.
  • +1 541 416 6500
  • Overview The Ochoco National Forest in central Oregon offers distinctive geologic sites where thunder eggs, agates, sagemite, jasper, limb casts and petrified wood reward rock enthusiasts. The forest is home to a herd of wild horses, mule deer, elk, antelope and even an occasional wildcat. Three wildernes... more on LLBean.com

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Ochoco National Forest
3160 N.E. 3rd St.
Prineville, OR 97754, U.S.A.

FSaddle Mountain State Natural Area

  • Nehalem
    OR 97131, U.S.A.
  • +1 503 368 5943
  • Overview Two and one-half miles, that?s all it is from the parking lot to the summit of Saddle Mountain. Be prepared to marvel at the sheer volume of natural beauty packed onto the mountain, from a mature forest to fields of wildflowers to an open rocky summit. The view from the top of the mountain cannot... more on LLBean.com

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Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
Nehalem
OR 97131, U.S.A.

GDeschutes National Forest

  • 1001 SW Emkay Drive
    Bend, OR 97702, U.S.A.
  • +1 541 383 5300
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Start with a backdrop of volcanic mountains that form the Cascade Divide, add alpine forests, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas and alpine meadows and you have Deschutes National Forest. Elevations range from 2,000 feet at Lake Billy Chinook to 10,497 feet on Mount Jeff... more on LLBean.com

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Deschutes National Forest
1001 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, OR 97702, U.S.A.

HCrooked River National Grassland

  • 813 S.W. Hwy. 97
    Madras, OR 97741, U.S.A.
  • +1 541 475 9272
  • Overview Fishing, camping, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing take place in the Crooked River National Grassland, part of the Ochoco National Forest. The grassland's headquarters in Madras were constructed during the 1930s for the Soil Conservation Service. You can camp, fish, water s... more on LLBean.com

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Crooked River National Grassland
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR 97741, U.S.A.

ISunset Bay State Park

  • Coos Bay
    Oregon, USA
  • Overview 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 has sites for tent camping and RV's, as well as cozy and comfortable yurts. Day-use and picnic fa... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Sunset Bay State Park
Coos Bay
Oregon, USA

JCape Lookout State Park

  • Pacific City
    Oregon, USA
  • Overview 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 fishing. - A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Neta... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Cape Lookout State Park
Pacific City
Oregon, USA