The Best Camping in Marion County

If you're thinking of hiking the Trail of Ten Falls Loop and staying overnight, there are 42 tent campsites (available from April – Oct) as well as 14 rustic cabins. With multiple beds, heat, electricity, a covered porch, and a small fridge, they provide the perfect respite after a long day of ex...

Champoeg State Heritage Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Donald, Oregon.

On Saturday, I slid into the backseat alongside weekend belongings crammed in the car trunk. Backpacks with patches and streaks of dust. Bags of food that could be cooked over the flames of a fire.We drove south on the 5, leaving Portland and crossing through Salem, as Lake Street Dive albums pla...

Battle Axe Summit via Whetstone, Twin Lakes, Elk Lake is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Detroit, Oregon.

Opal Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gates, Oregon.

Opal Creek to Jawbone Flats Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lyons, Oregon.

Bagby Trail #544 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Detroit, Oregon.

From Highway 22 at the Breitenbush River Bridge, in Detroit, turn north on to French Creek Rd. Drive up French Creek about 7.7 miles to the Upper TH #3379/3381 to Dome Rock and Tumble Lake. The trail can be found on the left side of the road and is easily seen after you pass it. It's best to pass...

Pansy Lake Trail #551 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Detroit, Oregon.

With no officially marked trailhead, this hike begins slightly west of Elk Lake in Marion County. Take Highway 22 to Detroit, OR. East of the bridge over Breitenbush River, turn onto (FR) Forest Road 46, with signs pointing to Breitenbush River. After 4.5 miles turn left at a sign for Elk Lake, a...

Twin Lakes via Battle Ax Mountain and Bagby Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Detroit, Oregon.

Riverside Trail to Rainbow Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Estacada, Oregon.

Pup Creek Falls via Indian Henry Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Welches, Oregon.

Yellowbottom Campground Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Cascadia, Oregon.

Serene Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Welches, Oregon.

On a clear day, this short, secluded hike offers breath-taking views of Mt. St. Helens, Rainier, Adams, Hood, and Jefferson, as well as of downtown Portland, Coast Range, and the Roaring River Wilderness.Begin the hike from the Twin Springs Trailhead and immediately take your first left at the T....