The Top 6 Gorges in Ochoco National Forest
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 6
to choose from in Ochoco National Forest. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Ochoco National Forest.
to choose from in Ochoco National Forest. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Ochoco National Forest.
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Steelhead Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Through eons, colorful grooves etch time's passage on cliffs. Amid spring wildflowers and soaring eagles, an easy trail leads to the picturesque Steelhead Falls. Nature's symphony envelops you.
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Opal Canyon
Highlight • Canyon
Among the wonders of Central Oregon's High Desert, the Crooked River Gorge is immense. With its 300-foot-deep, 4-mile-long expanse, it unveils captivating desert landscapes, sculpted by the Deschutes and Crooked …
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Scout Camp Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The trail winds through junipers, descends steeply with switchbacks, and offers Grand Canyon like views. Follow left to avoid a treacherous gravel descent. You will have to navigate some boulders near the river, but it's well worth it.
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Lake Billy Chinook
Highlight • Lake
The views of the lake here in the canyon are absolutely stunning, with the steep cliffs surrounding it. You can also see across to The Island, a national landmark.
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Whychus Creek and Deschutes River Confluence
Highlight • River
Offering captivating geology and river views. Climbing over the boulders to continue the loop after the descent reveals the grand spectacle of Whychus Creek and Deschutes River confluence.
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