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Oregon Recreation Areas & Parks (Page 7)

Visiting Oregon recreation areas and parks is the best way to explore the Pacific Northwest nature. Enjoy the scenic coastline, rivers, lakes, lush forests, majestic mountains, and rugged deserts

Henry Hagg Lake

Henry Hagg Lake – State’s Biggest Smallmouth Bass!

2023-08-04

• Henry Hagg Lake holds two state records for smallmouth bass • In 1967 scientistsContinue Reading

Fern Ridge Lake

Fern Ridge Lake – Great “Escape-the-City” Destination near Eugene

2023-07-23

• Fern Ridge Lake is a beautiful “escape-the-city” destination • Eugene Yacht Club hosts multipleContinue Reading

Galesville Reservoir

Galesville Reservoir and Chief Miwaleta County Park in Southern Oregon

2023-07-14

• Galesville Reservoir is an artificial lake created by Galesville Dam • The dam wasContinue Reading

Molalla River Swimming - Wagon Wheel Park

Wagon Wheel Park – Summer Destination on the Molalla River

2023-06-28

• Wagon Wheel Park is a great summer destination at the Molalla River • FeaturesContinue Reading

Neskowin Ghost Forest

Neskowin Ghost Forest: Memento of the Tsunami Hitting Oregon Coast

2023-06-22

• Neskowin Ghost Forest was revealed after heavy storms at the end of the 20thContinue Reading

Succor Creek State Natural Area

Succor Creek State Natural Area – Hidden High Desert Oasis

2023-06-15

• Succor Creek State Natural Area is a remote scenic destination at the eastern OregonContinue Reading

McPhillips Beach

McPhillips Beach – A Secret Side of Stunning Cape Kiwanda

2023-06-05

• McPhillips Beach landscape is full of rock formations sitting right on the sandContinue Reading

Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon Coast

Nehalem Bay State Park – The Oceanfront Park with a Fly-in Campground

2023-05-26

• Nehalem Bay State Park is a 4-mile long spit between the Pacific Ocean andContinue Reading

Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site

Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site at Rockaway Beach

2023-05-25

• Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site is a small coastal park at Rockaway BeachContinue Reading

Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach – 6 Miles of Sandy Shoreline and Iconic Twin Rocks

2023-05-24

• Rockaway Beach is a broad sandy beach with multiple accesses along the highwayContinue Reading

Cape Kiwanda - Haystack Rock

Cape Kiwanda – Home of Haystack Rock and Pelican Brewery

2023-05-10

• Cape Kiwanda is the smallest cape on the Three Capes Scenic Loop • PacificContinue Reading

Sand Lake Recreation Area

Sand Lake Recreation Area – A Dune Paradise at the Ocean

2023-04-23

• Sand Lake Recreation Area provides access to Sand Lake, the ocean, and sand dunesContinue Reading

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