Jefferson district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Madras

Madras is a town in Jefferson district, Oregon, United States, home to about 6,662 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ericson Aircraft Collection (6 km), Pelton Regulating Dam (17 km) and Haystack Dam (19 km).

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Madras, Oregon
Madras, Jefferson district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Madras at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 6,662
Coordinates
44.6335° N, 121.1295° W
Places within 50 km
27 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Madras

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Madras

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Madras. The closest is Big Canyon Rim (24 km); the best-known is Gray Butte Trail (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Madras

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Madras. The closest is Pelton Dam (13 km); the best-known is Pelton Regulating Dam (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Madras

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Madras. The closest is Billy Chinook Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Madras

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Madras. The closest is Rimrock Springs (21 km); the best-known is Smith Rock State Park (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Madras

10 parks within 100 km of Madras. The closest is Warm Springs State Recreation Site (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Madras

10 caves within 100 km of Madras. The closest is Redmond Caves (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Madras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Madras
  2. 1 km Redmond Caves · cave, Jefferson
  3. 6 km Ericson Aircraft Collection · museum, Jefferson
  4. 14 km Warm Springs State Recreation Site · park, Jefferson
  5. 5 km Pelton Regulating Dam · dam, Jefferson
  6. 33 km Haystack Dam · dam, Jefferson
  7. 19 km Back to Madras

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How to reach Madras

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Madras by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints874Big Canyon Rim (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs645Pelton Dam (13 km)
    Waterfalls538Billy Chinook Falls (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens217Rimrock Springs (21 km)
    Parks210Warm Springs State Recreation Site (20 km)
    Caves110Redmond Caves (1 km)
    Forts & heritage110Redmond Downtown Historic District (50 km)
    Museums26Ericson Aircraft Collection (6 km)
    Other attractions03Ann Arbor Hot Springs​ (86 km)
    Treks03PCT - Oregon Section F (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Boxcar Rapids (72 km)
    Churches01Trinity Episcopal Church (82 km)

    Madras: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Madras?

    Ericson Aircraft Collection (museum, about 6 km), Pelton Regulating Dam (dam, about 17 km), Haystack Dam (dam, about 19 km), Warm Springs State Recreation Site (park, about 20 km), Redmond Caves (cave, about 1 km), Museum at Warm Springs (museum, about 22 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Madras?

    Big Canyon Rim, about 24 km by road; Gray Butte Trail (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Madras?

    Pelton Dam, about 13 km by road; Round Butte Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Madras?

    Billy Chinook Falls, about 25 km by road; Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Madras?

    Start in Madras, visit Redmond Caves, then Ericson Aircraft Collection, then Warm Springs State Recreation Site, then Pelton Regulating Dam, then Haystack Dam, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Madras?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Madras

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