Ankeny National Wildlife RefugeEnchanted ForestE. E. Wilson Wildlife AreaSarah Helmick State Recreation SitePeavy PeakWirth Lake
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Jefferson

Jefferson is a town in Marion district, Oregon, United States of about 3,247 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 parks. The must-see places are Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, Enchanted Forest and E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area.

44.7196° N, 123.0104° WPop. 3,247

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km33
Must-see112
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 11 km

Enchanted Forest, park near Jefferson
Must-see

Enchanted Forest

Park · 15 km

E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area, nature spot near Jefferson
Must-see

E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area

Nature spot · 20 km · Benton

Places near Jefferson by type

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One day from Jefferson

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:53 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Jefferson
  2. Enchanted Forestpark · 45 min
  3. Ankeny National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Sarah Helmick State Recreation Sitenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. E. E. Wilson Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Peavy Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Jefferson
Today’s loopJeffersonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jefferson?

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 11 km), Enchanted Forest (park, about 15 km), E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 20 km), Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site (nature spot, about 24 km), Peavy Peak (peak, about 26 km), Wirth Lake (lake, about 26 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jefferson?

Peavy Peak, about 26 km by road; Willamette Valley (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Jefferson?

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, about 11 km by road; E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jefferson?

Start in Jefferson, visit Enchanted Forest, then Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, then Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site, then E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area, then Peavy Peak, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.