Notable viewpoint · Washington, Oregon
Big Canyon
Big Canyon is a viewpoint in Washington, Oregon.
Big Canyon: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Big Canyon
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Big Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.67979, -123.09252. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Canyon
- Banks-Vernonia Trail · trek · Washington · ~11 km · Must-see
- Old Scotch Church · church · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Peace Candle of the World · attraction · Columbia · ~23 km · Must-see
- UJ Hamby Park · park · Washington · ~23 km · Must-see
- West Union Baptist Church · church · Washington · ~23 km · Must-see
- Bagley Park · park · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- Hondo Dog Park · park · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bicentennial Park · park · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bicentennial Park · park · Clark · ~26 km · Must-see
- Tualatin Valley · sanctuary · Clark · ~26 km · Must-see
- Fort William · fort · Clark · ~26 km · Must-see
- Shute Park · park · Washington · ~26 km · Must-see
- Round Top · viewpoint · Washington · ~26 km · Must-see
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve · sanctuary · Washington · ~26 km · Must-see
- Round Top · viewpoint · Clark · ~26 km · Must-see
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve · sanctuary · Clark · ~26 km · Must-see
- Turner Creek Park · park · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cornell Creek Park · park · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Big Canyon
- Round Top · viewpoint · Washington · ~26 km · Must-see
- Round Top · viewpoint · Clark · ~26 km · Must-see
- Larch Mountain · viewpoint · Wahkiakum · ~33 km · Must-see
- Larch Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~33 km · Must-see
- South Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Clark · ~33 km · Must-see
- Cooper Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bald Peak · viewpoint · Yamhill · ~40 km · Must-see
- Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint · viewpoint · Yamhill · ~40 km · Must-see
- Rogers Peak · viewpoint · Tillamook · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Sylvania · viewpoint · Multnomah · ~49 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Big Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Big Canyon?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Big Canyon?
Nearby: Banks-Vernonia Trail (trek, 11 km), Old Scotch Church (church, 18 km), Peace Candle of the World (attraction, 23 km), UJ Hamby Park (park, 23 km), West Union Baptist Church (church, 23 km), Bagley Park (park, 24 km).
Is Big Canyon worth visiting?
Big Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Oregon on Spotwander.