From beautiful seaside villages to remote backcountry communities, these 10 teeny tiny towns in Oregon are easy to miss. They may be small, but each of these tight-knit towns has a one-of-a-kind charm that makes it worth seeking out.
- Nehalem
flickr/ Paul Hamilton With a population of only 267, Nehalem is a beautiful seaside town located in Tillamook County. This lovely, colorful town is home to unique attractions and is bursting at the seams with charm.
- Shaniko, 37
flickr/ Jasperdo Located in Wasco County, the remote town of Shaniko is known as one of Oregon’s most incredible ghost towns. However, this amazingly preserved town is actually still home to a small population of roughly 37 residents. Walking down the amazingly preserved main street of this (mostly) abandoned town will make you feel like you’ve been transported back in time.
- Neskowin
wiki/ Twelvizm Neskowin is a gorgeous oceanside town with a population of 169 residents. This lovely coastal community is located on a stunning strip of shoreline, and is also home to the amazing Neskowin Ghost Forest.
- Mosier
wiki/ Ian Poellet Located in the Columbia River Gorge near the city of Hood River, Mosier is a lovely little town with a population of 433, and easy access to all kinds of nearby natural wonders.
- Winchester Bay
flickr/ verifex With a population of 382, the small town of Winchester Bay is positively enchanting. Said to be the “Crab Capitol of the World”, Winchester Bay has an authentic seaside charm, and it’s also close to many great coastal attractions including the Oregon Dunes and Umpqua Lighthouse.
- Halfway
flickr/ Baker County Tourism Halfway (population 286) is a unique little town in Baker County. Fun fact: for one year, the town playfully renamed itself Half.com.
- Elkton
flickr/ B.D.’s world With a population of just under 200, Elkton is a pretty little town located on the Lower Umpqua River in Douglas County. The town was established in 1850 and retains a charming small-town vibe.
- Fossil
wiki/ Finetooth Located in Wheeler County, Fossil (population 473) is a remote town surrounded by incredible scenery.
- Gardiner
wiki/ Visitor7 Located on the Umpqua River near Reedsport, Gardiner is a beautiful town with a population of 248 and a fascinating history.
- Yachats, 703
flickr/ Doug Kerr Yachats (population 703) is a wonderful coastal village that’s full of small town charm, tasty restaurants, unique businesses, and stunning natural scenery.
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flickr/ Paul Hamilton
With a population of only 267, Nehalem is a beautiful seaside town located in Tillamook County. This lovely, colorful town is home to unique attractions and is bursting at the seams with charm.
flickr/ Jasperdo
Located in Wasco County, the remote town of Shaniko is known as one of Oregon’s most incredible ghost towns. However, this amazingly preserved town is actually still home to a small population of roughly 37 residents. Walking down the amazingly preserved main street of this (mostly) abandoned town will make you feel like you’ve been transported back in time.
wiki/ Twelvizm
Neskowin is a gorgeous oceanside town with a population of 169 residents. This lovely coastal community is located on a stunning strip of shoreline, and is also home to the amazing Neskowin Ghost Forest.
wiki/ Ian Poellet
Located in the Columbia River Gorge near the city of Hood River, Mosier is a lovely little town with a population of 433, and easy access to all kinds of nearby natural wonders.
flickr/ verifex
With a population of 382, the small town of Winchester Bay is positively enchanting. Said to be the “Crab Capitol of the World”, Winchester Bay has an authentic seaside charm, and it’s also close to many great coastal attractions including the Oregon Dunes and Umpqua Lighthouse.
flickr/ Baker County Tourism
Halfway (population 286) is a unique little town in Baker County. Fun fact: for one year, the town playfully renamed itself Half.com.
flickr/ B.D.’s world
With a population of just under 200, Elkton is a pretty little town located on the Lower Umpqua River in Douglas County. The town was established in 1850 and retains a charming small-town vibe.
wiki/ Finetooth
Located in Wheeler County, Fossil (population 473) is a remote town surrounded by incredible scenery.
wiki/ Visitor7
Located on the Umpqua River near Reedsport, Gardiner is a beautiful town with a population of 248 and a fascinating history.
flickr/ Doug Kerr
Yachats (population 703) is a wonderful coastal village that’s full of small town charm, tasty restaurants, unique businesses, and stunning natural scenery.
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