Oregon has some of the most beautiful scenery in the county—and that’s a fact. Have you ever stumbled across a place so magical it reminds you of something you’ve seen in a fairy tale, or in the sweetest of dreams? From majestic waterfalls to stunning canyons, these 17 enchanting places in Oregon will take your breath away.
- Ramona Falls
flickr/ stokes rx Nestled into the Mount Hood National Forest is the incredible Ramona Falls. This amazing waterfall cascades ethereally over moss covered rock formations in the most beautiful way.
- Rowena Crest
flickr/ Aaron Rowena Crest is truly jaw dropping. Located over the Columbia River between Hood River and The Dalles, this amazing place is perfect for hiking and sightseeing, especially in the late spring and early summer when it’s covered in vibrant wildflowers.
- Lost Lake
flickr/ Peter Roome This secluded lake in the Mount Hood National Forest is truly enchanting. In this lovely photo you can see the lake’s serene water reflecting Mt Hood as it glows in the light of the setting sun.
- Multnomah Falls
flickr/ Michael Matti Multnomah Falls is one of Oregon’s many wonders. This fairy tale-esque waterfall is the second tallest in the country, and it’s exceptionally beautiful.
- Heceta Head Lighthouse
flickr/ John Fowler This idyllic lighthouse is located between Florence and Yachats on a stunning stretch of the majestic Oregon coast.
- Steens Mountains
flickr/ Bureau of Land Management Located in a remote area of southeast Oregon, this beautiful mountain is a true slice of wilderness.
- Opal Creek
flickr/ Bret Vogel Opal Creek is even more beautiful than its name implies. Hike along the creek through an ancient forest or swim in the turquoise natural pools that dot this magical river.
- Elowah Falls
flickr/ Darek Farmer Located in the Columbia Gorge at the end of a short hike is the spectacular Elowah Falls. This picturesque waterfall cascades gracefully into a mossy green basin.
- Boardman State Park
flickr/ afletch4141 Boardman State Park is one of the most magical places on Oregon’s beautiful coast. While you’re there, check out the Natural Bridges Cove viewpoint for an amazing view that looks like an image from a fairytale.
- Wallowa Mountains
flickr/ Baker County Tourism Head east to see the stunning Wallowa Mountains in all their glory.
- Owyhee Canyonlands
flickr/ Bureau of Land Managemen The Owyhee Canyonlands is a breathtakingly beautiful area in eastern Oregon. The glittering Owyhee River winds through the otherworldly desert landscape, slowly carving away at this ancient and breathtaking canyon.
- Toketee Falls
flickr/ LDELD Located on the North Umpqua River in Douglas County is the unique, graceful Toketee Falls. Cut through an amazing basalt wall, this waterfall looks like an image from a dream.
- Haystack Rock
flickr/ Keith Cuddeback Located at Cannon Beach is the gorgeous Haystack Rock. This unique geographical formation on the coast is said to be one of the largest sea stacks in the world, and it’s truly mesmerizing.
- Smith Rock
flickr/ Thomas Shahan Smith Rock State Park is a jaw dropping place in central Oregon where you’ll find stunning rock formations, a graceful river, and breathtaking viewpoints.
- Mt Hood
flickr/ tsaiproject Ahh… the beautiful Mt Hood. This stunning mountain is truly breathtaking, both up close and from far away.
- Ecola State Park
flickr/ Darek Farmer One of the most beloved state parks in Oregon is the wondrous Ecola State Park. This beautiful northwestern strip of the coast will mesmerize you.
- Crater Lake
flickr/ forrest stanley Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s most breathtaking treasures. This gorgeous mountaintop lake is the deepest in the country, and it’s amazingly pure, blue water looks almost too beautiful to be real.
How many of these places have you been to? What are some other enchanting places in Oregon?
flickr/ stokes rx
Nestled into the Mount Hood National Forest is the incredible Ramona Falls. This amazing waterfall cascades ethereally over moss covered rock formations in the most beautiful way.
flickr/ Aaron
Rowena Crest is truly jaw dropping. Located over the Columbia River between Hood River and The Dalles, this amazing place is perfect for hiking and sightseeing, especially in the late spring and early summer when it’s covered in vibrant wildflowers.
flickr/ Peter Roome
This secluded lake in the Mount Hood National Forest is truly enchanting. In this lovely photo you can see the lake’s serene water reflecting Mt Hood as it glows in the light of the setting sun.
flickr/ Michael Matti
Multnomah Falls is one of Oregon’s many wonders. This fairy tale-esque waterfall is the second tallest in the country, and it’s exceptionally beautiful.
flickr/ John Fowler
This idyllic lighthouse is located between Florence and Yachats on a stunning stretch of the majestic Oregon coast.
flickr/ Bureau of Land Management
Located in a remote area of southeast Oregon, this beautiful mountain is a true slice of wilderness.
flickr/ Bret Vogel
Opal Creek is even more beautiful than its name implies. Hike along the creek through an ancient forest or swim in the turquoise natural pools that dot this magical river.
flickr/ Darek Farmer
Located in the Columbia Gorge at the end of a short hike is the spectacular Elowah Falls. This picturesque waterfall cascades gracefully into a mossy green basin.
flickr/ afletch4141
Boardman State Park is one of the most magical places on Oregon’s beautiful coast. While you’re there, check out the Natural Bridges Cove viewpoint for an amazing view that looks like an image from a fairytale.
flickr/ Baker County Tourism
Head east to see the stunning Wallowa Mountains in all their glory.
flickr/ Bureau of Land Managemen
The Owyhee Canyonlands is a breathtakingly beautiful area in eastern Oregon. The glittering Owyhee River winds through the otherworldly desert landscape, slowly carving away at this ancient and breathtaking canyon.
flickr/ LDELD
Located on the North Umpqua River in Douglas County is the unique, graceful Toketee Falls. Cut through an amazing basalt wall, this waterfall looks like an image from a dream.
flickr/ Keith Cuddeback
Located at Cannon Beach is the gorgeous Haystack Rock. This unique geographical formation on the coast is said to be one of the largest sea stacks in the world, and it’s truly mesmerizing.
flickr/ Thomas Shahan
Smith Rock State Park is a jaw dropping place in central Oregon where you’ll find stunning rock formations, a graceful river, and breathtaking viewpoints.
flickr/ tsaiproject
Ahh… the beautiful Mt Hood. This stunning mountain is truly breathtaking, both up close and from far away.
One of the most beloved state parks in Oregon is the wondrous Ecola State Park. This beautiful northwestern strip of the coast will mesmerize you.
flickr/ forrest stanley
Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s most breathtaking treasures. This gorgeous mountaintop lake is the deepest in the country, and it’s amazingly pure, blue water looks almost too beautiful to be real.
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