Oregon Counties

Baker County is in the eastern corner of Oregon and is a place of extremes. The Elkhorn Mountains tower high. Gold brought the first settlers.

Benton County is in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This place is one of the top grass seed producers on the planet.

Clackamas County stretches from Portland’s suburban fringe to Mount Hood. It’s where urban hipsters and rugged loggers rub elbows.

Clatsop County is perched on Oregon’s northwestern tip, bordering the state of Washington. Astoria is the county seat along Columbia River.

Columbia County is in northwest Oregon, bordering the state of Washington. The Columbia River forms its northern border.

Coos County is on Oregon’s southern coast. It’s where the forest meets the sea. Tall trees give way to sandy beaches and rocky cliffs.

Crook County is right in the middle of Oregon. It’s high desert country. The Ochoco National Forest occupies much of the northern region.

Curry County hugs Oregon’s southwest corner, where the mountains tumble into the Pacific. It’s wild. Rugged. Gold Beach is the county seat.

Deschutes County sits pretty in central Oregon. This place is like nature’s playground on steroids with the Cascade Mountains right here.

Douglas County is where the Cascades and the Coast Range meet. It stretches from the Pacific coast inland with forests, valleys, and rivers.

Gilliam County sits in north-central Oregon, where the Columbia Plateau meets the Blue Mountains. It has wide-open spaces and big skies.

Grant County sits in eastern Oregon, where the Blue Mountains rise up from the high desert. Prairie City and John Day are the main towns.

Harney County is a massive chunk of southeastern Oregon. It’s seriously empty and seriously beautiful. Communities are far and few between.

Hood River County is a slice of northern Oregon and is a paradise for anyone who loves the outdoors. The Columbia River Gorge cuts through.

Rogue Valley is the heart of Jackson County. It’s a fertile basin ringed by mountains. Medford and Ashland anchor opposite ends of the valley.