Crater Lake at sunrise, Cannon Beach at low tide, Mount Hood from a quiet alpine meadow. This tour threads the most photogenic miles in the Pacific Northwest with shorter daily drives so you arrive with daylight to spare. Each stop pairs a scenic anchor with a great local restaurant.
Highlights
What you'll see
- Crater Lake at sunrise
- Oregon coast lighthouse loop
- Willamette Valley wine afternoon
- Mount Hood scenic overlooks
Day by day
Daily itinerary
01Portland to Mount Hood
65 mi
Activities
- RV pickup
- Timberline Lodge stop
Dining
- Cascade Dining Room at Timberline
To see
- Sunset on Mount Hood
02Mount Hood to Bend
AI pick165 mi
Activities
- Drive the Cascade Lakes
- Smith Rock photo stop
Dining
- Ariana Restaurant in Bend
To see
- Pilot Butte at golden hour
03Bend to Crater Lake
AI pick100 mi
Activities
- Crater Lake rim drive
- Watchman Peak short hike
Dining
- Crater Lake Lodge dining room
To see
- Crater Lake sunrise next morning
04Crater Lake to Oregon Coast
220 mi
Activities
- Drive to Bandon
- Face Rock overlook
Dining
- Tony's Crab Shack
To see
- Bandon beach sunset
05Bandon to Cannon Beach
AI pick230 mi
Activities
- Coastal Highway 101
- Heceta Head Lighthouse
Dining
- Newmans at 988
To see
- Haystack Rock at low tide
06Cannon Beach to Willamette Valley
AI pick110 mi
Activities
- Wine country tasting afternoon
Dining
- Joel Palmer House dinner
To see
- Hot air balloon option at dawn
07Return to Portland
45 mi
Activities
- Multnomah Falls stop
- RV return
Dining
- Brunch in NW Portland
To see
- Reflection walk at Washington Park
Survey
Route map
Interactive survey coming soon. Daily mileage and waypoints are listed in the itinerary above.
Field notes
Traveler reviews
"Best trip we've taken in 20 years of RVing. The pacing was perfect."
"Loved that every dinner pick was on point. No flops."