Blowout Creek Swimming & Jumping – Cascade Mountains
A great spot to cool off on a hot summer day, the Blowout Creek arm of Detroit Lake Reservoir in the Willamette National Forest is popular among boaters, rope swingers, and bridge-cliff …
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Sandy River Swimming – Portland Metro Area
There is nothing more healing to the mind and the soul than moments with nature. When planning for weekend summer adventures, choose a destination that will offer you the best recreation while …
Alsea River Swimming & Crayfishing – Oregon Coast Range
The Alsea River originates from the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of the Alsea River near the Alsea town. Snaking down approximately 50 miles west on its way to …
Alsea Falls Recreation Site – Oregon Coast Range
Scenic Alsea Falls in the old-growth lush forest is a must-visit attraction for those who love the sound of cascading waterfalls and tranquility of wild nature. Situated along National Back County Byway …
Smith River Falls – Oregon Coast
Located 26 miles from the coastal town Reedsport, a popular summer destination Smith River Falls Recreation Site features excellent swimming and rock jumping pools and flat rocks for sunbathing. Surrounded by old-growth …
Woahink Lake – Oregon Coast
Located a few miles south of Florence, the 820-acre Woahink Lake is the largest of the three coastal freshwater lakes within the boundary of Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park. One of …
Cleawox Lake | Swimming & Fishing – Oregon Coast
A popular summer destination, Cleawox Lake conveniently located near Highway 101, in Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, about four miles south of Florence. Separated from the Pacific Ocean by 1.5 miles …
Brice Creek Falls Swimming & Cliff Jumping
Brice Creek runs through the scenic canyon of the western slope of the Cascade Mountains. It flows into the Row River which in turns empties into the Willamette River. Due to its …
Paulina Lake in Newberry Caldera – Central Oregon
Paulina Lake is one of two deep crater lakes inside the Newberry Caldera, within the boundaries of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The 5 miles wide, Newberry Caldera contains over 50,000 acres of …
Rock Creek Swimming – Santiam State Forest
Discover a beautiful swimming hole on Rock Creek, hidden deep in the ancient Santiam State Forest in the foothills of the northern Cascades. Surrounded by old-growth Douglas-fir, hemlock, red alder, and big leaf …