United States

Oregon destinations

National parks, outdoor regions and road trip bases in Oregon, each with airports, rentals and a day-by-day plan.

Destinations

Ashland

Ashland

A cultural hub in the Siskiyou Mountains known for world-class theater and alpine adventures.

June – OctoberSee the plan
Bend

Bend

A high-desert playground defined by volcanic peaks, ancient lava flows, and the winding Deschutes River.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Cannon Beach

Cannon Beach

Haystack Rock rises above broad sands where tide pools meet Oregon’s forested coast.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge

Follow the Columbia River past basalt cliffs, forest trails, and cascading waterfalls.

April – OctoberSee the plan
Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park

Gaze into the deepest, clearest lake in the United States, cradled by the rim of a dormant volcano.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
Hood River

Hood River

Where Columbia River winds meet orchard valleys and the snowy slopes of Mount Hood.

May – OctoberSee the plan
Mount Bachelor

Mount Bachelor

Ride the slopes of a dormant volcano offering 360 degrees of alpine terrain.

December – AprilSee the plan
Mount Hood

Mount Hood

Snowy slopes, forest campsites, and alpine lakes surround Oregon’s tallest peak.

July – September for camping; December – March for skiingSee the plan
Oregon Coast

Oregon Coast

Follow the Pacific past sea stacks, forested headlands, and windswept beaches.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Painted Hills Oregon

Painted Hills Oregon

Witness the vibrant geological history of Oregon across a multi-hued desert landscape.

April – June, September – OctoberSee the plan
Portland

Portland

A verdant urban escape defined by riverfront parks, forest trails, and towering Cascade peaks.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park

The birthplace of American sport climbing featuring sheer basalt cliffs and winding river canyons.

April – June, September – NovemberSee the plan
Umpqua National Forest

Umpqua National Forest

A lush landscape of emerald pools, ancient forests, and over a dozen scenic waterfalls.

June – OctoberSee the plan
Wallowa Mountains

Wallowa Mountains

Discover the 'Little Switzerland of America' with alpine lakes and rugged granite peaks.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
Willamette National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Volcanic peaks, ancient forests, and hidden hot springs in the heart of the Oregon Cascades.

July – SeptemberSee the plan