Oregon’s mix of old-growth forests, canyon terrain, and volcanic mountain backdrops makes it one of the best states in the Pacific Northwest for ziplining. Operators range from short family-oriented canopy tours to multi-hour guided courses with rappels, sky bridges, and speeds that top 45 mph. The six options below cover the state geographically — from the coast to Southern Oregon to the Willamette Valley — and span a range of difficulty levels and minimum ages. Schedules, prices, and weight restrictions change seasonally, so always confirm current details directly with each operator before booking.
1. Crater Lake Zipline
Located on Highway 140 West in the Fremont-Winema National Forest — approximately 40 minutes south of Crater Lake National Park and 30 minutes west of Klamath Falls — Crater Lake Zipline is one of the most scenic courses in the state. The main canopy tour covers 1.5 miles of cable across nine ziplines, two suspension bridges, and two guided tree rappels. Participants are transported to the top of Tomahawk Mountain via UTV at the start of the tour. The course offers views of Mt. McLoughlin, Upper Klamath Lake, and the surrounding Cascade peaks. Tours run approximately two to three hours and are open to guests ages 10 and up weighing between 70 and 250 pounds.
On-site, Sasquatch Hollow is a separate kids’ adventure course designed for ages 5 to 12, featuring four ziplines, two challenge bridges, and a spider web crossing. Kids can repeat the course as many times as they like during a 90-minute session. A food truck, axe throwing, and kayak tours on the Upper Klamath Canoe Trail are also available on-site. Reservations are required for all activities.
2. Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure
Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure is located at 9450 Old Stage Road in Gold Hill, in the historic gold mining hills of Southern Oregon. The course features five progressive ziplines with views of the Crater Lake Rim, Mt. McLoughlin, and Table Rocks. The signature offering is the Zip, Dip, & Sip Tour — a full-day package that combines the zipline course with a rafting trip and wine or beer tasting, with shuttle service included. The final zipline on the course spans more than a quarter mile across a large ravine. Open year-round by reservation. Minimum age is 8 for the zipline tour; wine tasting on the Zip, Dip & Sip Tour requires guests to be 21 or older. Weight range: 65–275 lbs.
3. Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour
Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour in North Plains is a fully-guided canopy tour located about 30 minutes west of Portland, off Highway 26. The course features seven ziplines and two suspension bridges through a Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar forest adjacent to Brunswick Canyon. Heights reach up to 120 feet at the highest platforms, and the entire tour runs approximately two to two and a half hours. Two guides accompany each group throughout and provide ecological and local information along the route. The park does not allow buses to offload on-site. Open year-round; reservations are required and should be made in advance, especially during summer weekends. The Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour is at 22616 NW Pumpkin Ridge Rd, North Plains, OR.
4. Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Tree to Tree Adventure Park is located at 2975 SW Nelson Rd in Gaston, on the edge of Henry Hagg Lake in Washington County — about 35 miles west of Portland. The park offers both a guided zipline tour (the Woody’s Ziptastic Zip Line Tour, featuring six ziplines including one 1,250 feet long, a 40-foot rappel, and a hanging bridge) and an aerial obstacle course with 48 total elements at progressively higher and more challenging levels. The aerial course requires guests to reach a minimum height of 6 feet 6 inches with arms extended overhead to access the full-sized course; a shorter course is available for those who can reach at least 5 feet.
The park is open from March through November, with peak season running seven days a week from June 15. Reservations are always required. No park pass is needed to access the Tree to Tree parking area — guests can bypass the Hagg Lake pay booth unless they plan to spend time at the lake itself. Team building programs are available year-round.
5. Camp Dakota
Camp Dakota is a 45-acre forested campground and adventure park in Scotts Mills, in the Western Cascade foothills about one hour from both Portland and Salem. The zipline program offers both a 6-line tour and a 10-line tour; the longer option adds four higher, faster lines to the standard course and typically takes two to three hours to complete. The first zipline on both tours begins with a platform climb and crosses over a pond. Beyond ziplining, Camp Dakota offers paintball, a high ropes challenge course, a rock climbing wall, disc golf, an archery and tomahawk range, and gold panning. Overnight camping options include tent sites, RV sites, teepee rentals, and yurt rentals. All activities require advance reservations. Weight range for ziplines: 45–275 lbs. Camp Dakota’s address is 1843 Crooked Finger Rd NE, Scotts Mills, OR.
6. Treehouse Ziplines at Out ‘n’ About Treesort
Treehouse Ziplines is operated adjacent to the Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Treesort at 300 Page Creek Rd in Cave Junction, in Southern Oregon near the California border. The course features six ziplines with cables up to 660 feet in length, starting from platforms up to 70 feet above the forest floor. Participants can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. The tour covers approximately half a mile of total zipline length and is guided by two trained staff members who assess each rider’s comfort level before beginning. An extended option adds additional lines at greater heights and speeds. The Tarzan Swing — a separate add-on — involves riders being raised 50 feet above the forest floor on a pendulum before swinging out over open air.
Treehouse Ziplines is open to the public whether or not guests are staying in the adjacent treehouses. The minimum age is 4; minimum weight is 40 lbs and maximum is 250 lbs. The Treesort also offers horseback riding, rafting in summer, and access to the swimming pool and treehouse accommodations for overnight guests. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is approximately 20 miles away, making Cave Junction a reasonable base for a southern Oregon day-trip itinerary.
What to Know Before You Go
All operators in Oregon require reservations — walk-ups are generally not accepted. Most courses require closed-toe shoes, and sandals or flip-flops are universally prohibited. Weight limits are enforced at check-in and vary by course, generally ranging from 40–70 lbs minimum to 250–300 lbs maximum. Dress in layers, especially at higher-elevation courses like Crater Lake Zipline, where temperatures can be significantly cooler than in the valley below. Most operators prohibit loose jewelry and require fitted clothing that won’t catch on harness components.
Age minimums vary significantly: some family-oriented courses like Treehouse Ziplines accept children as young as 4, while courses like Crater Lake Zipline require participants to be at least 10. Always check both age and weight requirements before booking with children.
Oregon has excellent ziplining across all regions. For more outdoor adventure ideas in the state, see our guides to Oregon Coast camping, Nehalem River fishing, and things to do in Yachats. For those pairing a Southern Oregon trip with wine country, our road trip planning guide covers itinerary strategies applicable to multi-stop Oregon drives. Visitors to the Portland area who want a full day of outdoor recreation can combine Tree to Tree or Pumpkin Ridge with a visit to one of Oregon’s state parks.
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