Medford, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Medford
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Ashland, Oregon
Summit Mt. Ashland
5.05 mi / 1550 ft gainSituated in Southern Oregon right near the California border lies the Siskiyou Mountain Range's tallest peak, Mount Ashland. Mount Ashland is a very popular area for many recreational activities, one of the most popular activities is skiing. The ski area was opened up in 1963 and has changed hand...Read more -
Ashland, Oregon
Hike and Climb Pilot Rock
8 mi / 1000 ft gainPilot Rock is one of the most prominent features in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and is visible from over 40 miles away in the Shasta Valley of northern California and the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon.Similar to Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, though much smaller in stature, Pilot Rock is ...Read more -
Ashland, Oregon
Hike to Hobart Bluff
2.5 mi / 200 ft gainHobart Bluff is part of the Western Cascades, a range of weathered volcanic mountains that are much older than the High Cascades that most people think of today, the range of Shasta, Rainier, and Hood. These mountains are shorter as a result of the work of time and usually have summits wrapped in...Read more -
Jackson County, Oregon
Backpack to Devil's Peak and the Seven Lakes Basin
3.013.7 mi / 3050 ft gainStarting at at elevation of 5250 feet, the trail climbs steadily from the trailhead for approximately 3.3 miles to pass at 6900 feet. From here you will come to a junction where going right will lead to Devils Peak and the PCT and going left (straight) will take down into the basin. If you starte...Read more -
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Hike to the Summit of Mt. McLoughlin
5.09 mi / 3900 ft gainThis is not an easy hike, but every step is more than worth it. Unlike Mount Thielsen to the north, this summit requires no scrambling/climbing; it's just a long, steep hike. Mount McLoughlin (named for John McLoughlin of Hudson's Bay Company and Oregon Trail fame) is a lava cone on top of a comp...Read more -
Prospect, Oregon
Mill Creek Falls & Barr Creek Falls
5.01.54 mi / 315 ft gainMill Creek Falls is a lesser-known gem in Southern Oregon. At 173 ft it is one of the tallest in the area, and Barr Creek Falls, plunging 240 ft, is less than a quarter mile further down the trail. The viewpoints can be accessed year-round though flows often fluctuate and spring/winter may best f...Read more -
Prospect, Oregon
Explore Pearsony Falls
0.5 miPearsony falls, located in the Oregon State Park known as Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint, is about 15 feet tall and cascades picturesquely in two sections underneath a green canopy and between mossy rocks. The falls flow year round, though water levels vary with the season. A trip to Pearsony Fa...Read more -
Josephine County, Oregon
Raft or Kayak the Wild & Scenic Rogue River
4.8The Wild and Scenic Section of the Rogue River is a hidden secret in the Pacific Northwest. This virtually untouched 34-mile section boasts some of the most pristine and secluded scenery in Oregon. Bald eagles, osprey, and black bears are frequently (if not always) spotted along the way. This bea...Read more -
Prospect, Oregon
Explore the Rogue River Gorge
5.0This 500 ft. long gorge carved out of an old lava tube sits right along highway 62 near Crater Lake. The original road that brought travelers to the National Park passed right next to the gorge but it now remains hidden from view of the current highway. The area isn't large but has a nice parking...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Medford
Jacksonville, Oregon
Mckee Bridge Community Kitchen
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Situated along the rocky banks of the Applegate River, the McKee Bridge Community Kitchen is a fantastic day-use picnic shelter ...
Applegate, Oregon
Squaw Peak Lookout
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Squaw Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin, and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookou...
Jacksonville, Oregon
Squaw Lakes
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Squaw Lakes Campground is nestled in the deep shade of a mixed-conifer forest on the banks of Squaw and Little Squaw Lakes. The ...
Jacksonville, Oregon
Hart Tish Park At Applegate Lake
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Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Hart-Tish Park is surrounded by a variety of landscapes...
Ashland, Oregon
Hyatt Lake Recreation Area
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Nestled in the Cascade Mountains in the northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, the 745-acre Hyatt Lake Recre...
Eagle Point, Oregon
Willow Prairie Horsecamp
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Willow Prairie Horse Camp is nestled in tall timber at an elevation of 4,400 feet just southwest of Mt. Mc Loughlin, near a beau...