Hood River district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Odell

Odell is a town in Hood River district, Oregon, United States, home to about 2,255 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 parks. The must-see places are Lake Bonneville (6 km), Hood River Valley (7 km) and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (10 km).

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Odell, Oregon
Odell, Hood River district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odell at a glance

Location
Hood River district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 2,255
Coordinates
45.6271° N, 121.5431° W
Places within 50 km
52 (52 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; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Odell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Odell: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Odell

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Odell. The closest is Hood River Valley (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Odell

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Odell. The closest is Lake Bonneville (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odell

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odell. The closest is Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Odell

28 parks within 100 km of Odell. The closest is Georgiana Smith Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Odell

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Odell. The closest is Starvation Creek Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Odell

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Odell. The closest is Koberg Beach State Recreation Site (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Odell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odell
  2. 6 km Lake Bonneville · lake, Hood River
  3. 5 km Georgiana Smith Park · park, Hood River
  4. 1 km Hood River Waterfront Park · park, Skamania
  5. 14 km Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · nature spot, Hood River
  6. 8 km Hood River Valley · viewpoint, Skamania
  7. 7 km Back to Odell

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How to reach Odell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2158Hood River Valley (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs933Lake Bonneville (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1030Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (10 km)
    Parks528Georgiana Smith Park (12 km)
    Waterfalls37Starvation Creek Falls (14 km)
    Beaches & coast22Koberg Beach State Recreation Site (13 km)
    Museums12Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum (36 km)
    Forts & heritage11Fort Raines (37 km)
    Other attractions01West Coast Airlines Flight 956 (67 km)
    Treks01Springwater Trail (98 km)

    Odell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odell?

    Lake Bonneville (lake, about 6 km), Hood River Valley (viewpoint, about 7 km), Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (nature spot, about 10 km), Georgiana Smith Park (park, about 12 km), Hood River Waterfront Park (park, about 13 km), Koberg Beach State Recreation Site (beach, about 13 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Odell?

    Hood River Valley, about 7 km by road; Columbia Gorge AVA (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Odell?

    Lake Bonneville, about 6 km by road; Wahtum Lake (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Odell?

    Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, about 10 km by road; Wyeth State Recreation Area (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odell?

    Start in Odell, visit Lake Bonneville, then Georgiana Smith Park, then Hood River Waterfront Park, then Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, then Hood River Valley, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odell?

    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; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Odell

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