Clackamas County, in north central Oregon, is one of the counties that make up the Portland,
Oregon, metropolitan area. It is bounded by Multnomah County to the north, Wasco County to the east,
Marion County to the south, and Yamhill and Washington Counties to the west.
The county's heavily timbered geographical features include the 11,235-foot Mt. Hood, the Mt. Hood
National Forest, the Bull Run Watershed and numerous rivers ? including the Willamette, Clackamas,
Sandy, Pudding, Molalla and Salmon.
Clackamas County Farmer's Markets
Learn about Clackamas County Farmer's Markets
From early May through October, the communities of Boring, Canby, Estacada, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Molalla, Oregon City, Sandy and West Linn host weekend farmers? and craft markets. Take a basket to fill with fresh produce and fruit to take with you. Choose a freshly baked scone, a bratwurst, or homemade strawberry shortcake piled high with whipped cream as you wander the market in search for other handmade items for your home or garden.
Clackamas County Attractions
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
No matter what it?s like outside, you can always enjoy Big Surf! at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park. Everyone can have fun and learn how to thrive in the water while playing in the wave pool, participating in water fitness classes, or swimming laps.
Oregon Zoo
From bats to zebras and everything in between, it's all here at the Oregon Zoo. Check out the many
exhibits that are featured including the Rain Forest, the Alaska Tundra, and the kids-only section at "ZooFun Safari".
About 1,029 specimens representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Of these, 21 species are endangered and 33 are threatened. The zoo is currently active in 21 Species Survival Plans.
Cedar Crossing Bridge
When Multnomah County officials wanted a covered bridge, they built one to replace an earlier uncovered bridge. It is not supported by a wooden truss, but by a laminated stringer.
Clackamas County Campgrounds
Portland Art Museum
The camping season runs from May 1st to September 30th. There are a combined total of 188 reservable campsites and reservations can be made beginning in January
Clackamas County Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
Opened in 1892, the art museum was created for all citizens in the Portland area to enjoy. Permanent galleries include work from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Past exhibits have presented Native American Indians, regional artists, and the Stroganoff family of Russia.
Portland Children's Museum
Specifically designed for children under 10, this attraction is a child's sanctuary. The "Under Construction" exhibit allows children to pretend that they are architects and construction workers. Other exhibits include a babies-only room and a shopping area for older children to make them feel more grown up.
Portland Performing Arts
The Portland Center for the Performing Arts (or PCPA as we call it), is your premier arts and entertainment venue in the Pacific Northwest. Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation.
Things To Do In Clackamas County
Clackamas County Area Boating
With seven rivers and more than 40 lakes, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory is the ideal destination for watersports adventurers.
Kayakers and rafters get the adrenaline pumping as they challenge the whitewater on the Sandy and Clackamas rivers.
For something a little more relaxing how about paddling a canoe on one of our pristine lakes or water skiing on the Willamette River.
Click on the link above for information on boating activities in the Mt. Hood area!
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Clackamas County Fairgrounds has been a tradition since 1907! You will enjoy rodeo's, the ultimate sportsmen's fair and more.
Clackamas County Area Hiking
From wooded urban trails like those found in Mary S. Young State Park to the heights of the Cascades on the Pacific Crest Trail, Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory has hundreds of miles of trails for every hiker's skill level. Choose from trails that take you through lush canopied forests, alongside rushing streams, or up steep hillsides where you are rewarded with spectacular views or a crystal clear mountain lake.
Click on the link above for a list of hiking trails in Clackamas County!
Clackamas County Area Fishing
Get out the frying pan! Our lakes, rivers and streams are teeming with salmon, winter steelhead, trout and small mouth bass. Imagine yourself waist-deep in one of our crystal clear mountain streams fly fishing for trout, or drift boating the Clackamas River for winter steelhead.
Click on the link above for information on area fishing!
Clackamas County Golf
Clackamas County boasts over 40 golf courses providing both novices and expert
golfers with challenging rounds. Many courses offer breathtaking views of Mt. Hood which some
golfers claim distracting to their game, but the majority find exhilarating.
Clackamas County Golf Course Information
It's one reason we love living in the Northwest and Clackamas County -
the diverse and beautiful parks that grace this region. Parks provided by North Clackamas
Parks and Recreation District and Clackamas County Parks offer opportunities for all
of us to escape into the outdoors without going far from home. Do you want to play ball?
Have a picnic? Take a walk? Golf? Camp? Use the form below to discover the outdoor
activities that await you. We?ll see you in the parks.
Learn more about Clackamas County Parks
Clackamas County Area Shopping
The Clackamas County area offers a multitude of shopping venues, and your purchases are completely free of sales tax!
The fun starts 12 miles south of Portland's International Airport on I-205 at Clackamas Town Center, one of Oregon's largest malls. The 185-store mall features Nordstrom, Macy's, JC Penney, and Sears, as anchor stores, plus a food court, and movie theaters. Just across the street is the Clackamas Promenade with Nordstrom Rack, Target, and Old Navy as anchors.
A shopping excursion you won't want to miss is a visit to the newly opened Lake View Village in Lake Oswego. This collection of boutique stores includes Sur La Table, Ravenna Gardens, CC McKenzie, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Urbane Zen to name just a few.
Oregon is world-renowned for its seafood, fresh produce, mushrooms, berries, hazelnuts, micro-brews and wines. Chefs in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory take pride in creating Northwest entrees using this local bounty.
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From bats to zebras and everything in between, it's all here at the Oregon Zoo. Check out the many
exhibits that are featured including the Rain Forest, the Alaska Tundra, and the kids-only section at "ZooFun Safari".
About 1,029 specimens representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Of these, 21 species are endangered and 33 are threatened. The zoo is currently active in 21 Species Survival Plans.
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