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17 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
16 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 50 min
Island in the Columbia River in Multnomah and Columbia counties, Oregon, United States.
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23 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Marion County, Oregon, United States.
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24 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (33 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Washington State, USA.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (31 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Columbia County, Oregon, United States.
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26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (34 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Yamhill County, Oregon, United States.
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28 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 5 min by car (46 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Waterfall in Washington County, Oregon.
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29 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (34 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Oregon, USA.
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29 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (37 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Waterfall.
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30 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in the U.S. state of Oregon.
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35 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Waterfall in the Columbia Gorge in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
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39 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (43 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon and seat of Marion County.
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41 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 54 miles · 1 hr 30 min
State park in Washington State, United States.
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59 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (90 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski area in Oregon, United States.
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95 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (108 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Maryhill, Washington.
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100 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (110 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Museum in Eugene, Oregon.
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108 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 164 miles · 3 hr 50 min
National park of the United States.
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124 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (161 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Museum in Tacoma, Washington.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 58 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
7 miles south · 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.
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12 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
20 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.
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25 miles north · 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.
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25 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.
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25 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.
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32 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.
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34 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 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.
CampingFishingPicnickingSwimmingWildlife viewing
34 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (46 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
35 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (46 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 .
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35 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.
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35 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (51 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
35 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.
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36 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (46 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.
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36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (56 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
38 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (52 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
38 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (55 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
38 miles west · 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 .
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39 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (51 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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39 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (51 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.
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39 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (51 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
40 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (58 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.
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41 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (54 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.
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41 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.
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41 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Sunstrip Campground is a primitive campground on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River.
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41 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (53 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.
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42 miles southwest · 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!
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42 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (60 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.
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42 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
44 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.
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48 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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49 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
50 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.
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52 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.
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54 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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54 miles east · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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56 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.
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57 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
58 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Clear Lake is formed by Wasco Dam which is a major facility of the Wapinitia Project . The 557-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. The lake is about 13 miles south of Mt. Hood and lies in a small forested valley.
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58 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.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 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 Sauvie Island, Woodburn, Washougal, St. Helens, McMinnville. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 16 miles north in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 27 miles and 50 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 23 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 24 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 40 min over 33 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 42 miles, including Dovre Recreation Site (34 miles west), Three Bears Campground (34 miles southeast), Cedar Grove Campground (35 miles southeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.