Quick Summary:
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Q: What makes Oregon geographically unique?
- A: Oregon is home to beautiful, rugged coastlines, towering mountains, deep forested valleys, dense woodlands, and arid desert-scapes, making it one of the country’s most geographically diverse states.
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Q: What natural water features does Oregon have?
- A: Numerous streams, lakes, rivers, and waterways, with some of the deepest, broadest, brightest, and most spectacular lakes and reservoirs in the country, making for spectacular places to explore.
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Q: What is a great way to explore Oregon’s natural beauty?
- A: What better way to do this than by camping?
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Q: Where can people camp in Oregon?
- A: Whether you want to escape for a weekend with the family or spend a few days hiking through the magnificent wilderness with friends, here are some of Oregon’s top spots for spending a night or two in the wild.
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Beachside State Recreation Site
Beverly Beach State Park
Bullards Beach State Park
Cape Blanco State Park
Cape Lookout State Park Campground
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
Cascadia State Park
Champoeg State Heritage Area
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Crater Lake National Park
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
Fort Stevens State Park
Harris Beach State Park
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area Campground
La Pine State Park
Nehalem Bay State Park
Nottingham Campground
Silver Falls State Park
Sunset Bay State Park
The Cove Palisades State Park
Tillicum Beach Campground
Wallowa Lake State Park
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