The 5 Best Canyons in Oregon, United States

January 29, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including Columbia River Gorge, Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Hells Canyon, Williamson River Canyon, Mule Creek Canyon.
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1. Columbia River Gorge

Hood River, OR 97031 +1 541-386-2333 [email protected] http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/
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5.0 based on 1,199 reviews

Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge, a 75-mile canyon through the Cascades, is a broad, picturesque river with water-controlling dams.

Reviewed By traveladdict3500 - Hasselt, Belgium

We saw the Columbia River Gorge from Bonneville Dam to Troutdale. We loved all of our stops : The Bonneville Dam, the Fish Hatchery, Multnomah Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Latourell Falls and Vista House. The other falls were unreachable in June 2018 because the road and the complete area around those falls was closed due to a forest fire in 2017.

2. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Enterprise, OR http://www.fs.fed.us/hellscanyon/overview/index.shtml
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Birders making a trip to this area on the Idaho/Oregon border will be able to view Peregrine falcons and Gold eagles.

Reviewed By shunpiker26

We drove to the Hells Canyon Overlook, north on Highway 350, then on Forest Service paved roads that can be narrow & winding. They're not dangerous, just take it slow & easy. It's about 40 or so miles from Joseph, so allow about 1 hour travel time. The view is stunning, although the river isn't visible. Interpretive panels explain the history & geology. No services are available from Joseph to the overlook. Make sure you have gas, maybe a snack & water. Enjoy.

3. Hells Canyon

Oxbow, OR 97840 +1 800-422-3568 [email protected] http://www.hellscanyonadventures.com/
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Hells Canyon

A spectacular gorge with a river running through it which is perfect for jet boats and white-water rafting.

Reviewed By LairdofGlencairn69

The road along the Snake River from Copperfield to Hell´s Canyon Dam offers a lot of breathtaking views of a fascinating landscape. Several spots to stop are available.

4. Williamson River Canyon

Scenic canyon along the Williamson River in Oregon.

5. Mule Creek Canyon

Scenic canyon along Oregon’s Rogue River known for its challenging white-water rapids.

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