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12 Top-Rated Campgrounds near Portland, Oregon   Along with Portland's culture and entertainment comes the need to get away from it all on occasion. Fortunately, excellent campgrounds are only a short drive away. Some of these camping spots are surrounded by magnificent national forests, a dynamic coastline, or one of the country's most waterfall-laden corridors. Popular activities at Portland campgrounds include chasing waterfalls, climbing crags, and getting inspired as the sun sets over the ocean. Close to Portland, RV and tent camping are both available, as are hike-in sights that require gear to be hauled with backpacks. Regardless of how you choose to escape, the lush Pacific Northwest scenery provides an easy escape from the city. Visit the Oregon State Parks homepage for more information on state park campgrounds and to make reservations. And use our list of the best campgrounds near Portland to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent: 1. L.L. "Stub" Stewart ...

 Portland, Oregon’s 12 top-rated tourist attractions Portland is alive with cultural happenings, musical entertainment, theatre, and a variety of other fun things to do, perhaps to compensate for the damp Pacific Northwest winters. Those same rains, however, nourish the city's impressive gardens, which are one of the city's top attractions. Green spaces range from colourful rose and rhododendron plantings to a classical Chinese garden. Portland, Oregon's largest city, straddles the Willamette River and is widely regarded as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. With our list of the top attractions in Portland, Oregon, you can discover the best places to visit in this lush state. 1. Washington Park Washington Park in Portland is home to a number of tourist attractions, including the famous International Rose Test Garden, a zoo, and museums. It is located to the west of the city centre and was once a wild land purchased by the city in 1871. Visitors c...