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What are the best national forests in Oregon?

I know Oregon has some incredible forests, but I haven’t spent much time exploring them. I’m finally going on a road trip with some friends to see the national parks, but I don’t know where to start! What are the best national forests to visit in Oregon?

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Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oregon
is known far and wide for its immense amount of forest. In fact, about 25% of Oregon is made up of national forests. While each forest is special in its own way, these are some of the top national forests in Oregon:
  • Fremont National Forest. Just east of the Cascade Mountains rests Fremont National Forest, a beautiful 1.1 million acres of pristine nature. Unlike other forests, Fremont welcomes hunting, fishing, boating, and horseback riding as long as visitors adhere to park rules.
  • Umatilla National Forest. Named for the native people who lived on the land before it was later colonized, the Umatilla Forest is home to over 1.4 million acres of forest. While much of the land has remained undisturbed for centuries, Umatilla was also home to the School Fire—the biggest forest fire ever to occur in the continental U.S. That said, some of the forest is still recovering from the environmental tragedy.
  • Deschutes National Forest. Located right next to Fremont National Forest, Deschutes is home to a rather unique geographic feature—volcanos. Though it’s been dormant for years, visitors can still see the remnants of lava flow and cinder cone volcanoes hidden among the trees.
Oregon’s forests are definitely worth a visit, but you should take the proper precautions before you head out. Pack plenty of water and emergency supplies for the road, and make sure you have a car insurance policy that includes
roadside assistance
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