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Parks & Camping

The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trails. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking.

Probably the most popular, the McKenzie River Trail offers over 26 miles of hiking and mountain biking along lava fields, old growth forest, clear pools and waterfalls with camping along the way.

High Country Expeditions offers a shuttle service to and from the McKenzie River Trail starting at $30 per person, minimum two guests.

Campgrounds, Hiking, Biking, Climbing and camping information.

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, (a non-profit 501c 3 organization), was founded in 1989 to gain protection of the Opal Creek watershed for future generations to study and enjoy, a goal we achieved in 1996. Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center maintains and stewards Jawbone Flats, a rejuvenated historic mining town in the heart of the 35,000-acre ancient forest watershed of the Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area. Located on the west slope of the Cascade Mountains, one hour east of Salem, Oregon and approximately two hours from Portland, Eugene and Bend.