Multnomah district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Clackamas

Clackamas is a town in Multnomah district, Oregon, United States, home to about 6,767 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 94 parks, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Oregon Military Museum (1 km), Mount Talbert (3 km) and Max Patterson Memorial Park (4 km).

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Clackamas, Oregon
Clackamas, Multnomah district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clackamas at a glance

Location
Multnomah district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 6,767
Coordinates
45.4076° N, 122.5704° W
Places within 50 km
257 (257 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Clackamas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Clackamas: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Clackamas

101 parks within 100 km of Clackamas. The closest is Max Patterson Memorial Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clackamas

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clackamas. The closest is Elk Rock Island (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clackamas

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clackamas. The closest is Oswego Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Clackamas

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Clackamas. The closest is Mount Talbert (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Clackamas

14 churches within 100 km of Clackamas. The closest is Agnes Flanagan Chapel (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Clackamas

7 museums within 100 km of Clackamas. The closest is Oregon Military Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Clackamas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clackamas
  2. 3 km Mount Talbert · viewpoint, Clackamas
  3. 2 km Oregon Military Museum · museum, Clackamas
  4. 6 km Charles Ames Memorial City Park · monument, Clackamas
  5. 2 km Clackamette Park · park, Clackamas
  6. 2 km Max Patterson Memorial Park · monument, Clackamas
  7. 4 km Back to Clackamas

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    Within 15 km of Clackamas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clackamas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks94101Max Patterson Memorial Park (4 km)
    Other attractions6770Kerf (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3543Elk Rock Island (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1317Oswego Lake (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1216Mount Talbert (3 km)
    Churches1414Agnes Flanagan Chapel (12 km)
    Museums67Oregon Military Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage77Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, McLoughlin House Site (8 km)
    Waterfalls56Willamette Falls (9 km)
    Beaches & coast24Poet's Beach (17 km)
    Treks11Springwater Trail (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Center of Portland (16 km)

    Clackamas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clackamas?

    Oregon Military Museum (museum, about 1 km), Mount Talbert (viewpoint, about 3 km), Max Patterson Memorial Park (monument, about 4 km), Charles Ames Memorial City Park (monument, about 5 km), Clackamette Park (park, about 6 km), Jon Storm Park (park, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Clackamas?

    257 places on Spotwander: 94 parks, 67 other attractions, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest park to Clackamas?

    Max Patterson Memorial Park, about 4 km by road; Charles Ames Memorial City Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Clackamas?

    Elk Rock Island, about 9 km by road; Leach Botanical Garden (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clackamas?

    Oswego Lake, about 12 km by road; Skidmore Fountain (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clackamas?

    Start in Clackamas, visit Mount Talbert, then Oregon Military Museum, then Charles Ames Memorial City Park, then Clackamette Park, then Max Patterson Memorial Park, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clackamas?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Clackamas

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Clackamas’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Clackamas on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.