Nature Reserves

Indian Creek Natural Area Map

Location: 45.4691581, -122.5605858 Indian Creek Natural Area is a small but ecologically valuable preserve in Southwest Portland. The area protects sections of Indian Creek, a tributary that feeds into larger watershed systems. It contains...

Ash Creek Natural Area Map

Location: 45.448614, -122.7313565 Ash Creek Natural Area lies in outer Southwest Portland and is named after the creek that flows through its center. It features a combination of upland and riparian habitat, with restoration...

Copper Mountain Property Map

Location: 45.563195, -122.5306582 Tags: – leisure: nature_reserve – name: Copper Mountain Property – operator: City of Portland – operator:type: public – operator:wikidata: Q6106

Kehoe Sanctuary Map

Location: 45.5209623, -122.7321491 Kehoe Sanctuary is a small but ecologically rich wetland in North Portland, managed by local conservation groups. It supports amphibians, native shrubs, and migratory birds. Despite its size, it serves an...

Waud Bluff Map

Location: 45.5681536, -122.7092167 Tags: – description: Bluff above Swan Island – leisure: nature_reserve – name: Waud Bluff – operator: Port of Portland – owner: City of Portland;City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services;Port of...

Waud Bluff Trail Map

Location: 45.5719186, -122.7225891 The Waud Bluff Trail connects the University of Portland to the North Portland Greenway Trail, offering steep wooded paths and sweeping views over Swan Island and the Willamette River. Though primarily...

Powell Butte Nature Park Map

Location: 45.4870292, -122.5045239 Powell Butte Nature Park is one of Portland’s largest natural areas, spanning over 600 acres atop an extinct cinder cone volcano in East Portland. It offers panoramic views of surrounding mountain...

Stephens Creek Nature Park Map

Location: 45.4726529, -122.6953968 Stephens Creek Nature Park, located in Southwest Portland, offers a forested ravine and creek corridor that provides critical urban habitat. A series of boardwalks and unpaved trails allow visitors to explore...

Johnson Lake Natural Area Map

Location: 45.5658114, -122.5603861 Situated in North Portland near the Columbia River, Johnson Lake Natural Area surrounds a historic urban lake that has been the focus of recent restoration. The lake is bordered by trails,...

Cross Levee Natural Area Map

Location: 45.5591441, -122.5144764 Cross Levee Natural Area is a lesser-known green space located in the floodplain near the Columbia Slough. It plays a crucial role in stormwater management and habitat restoration. This area features...