Oregon's Painted Hills
when, how to and best tips to visit the most colorful National Park
Oregon's Painted Hills are a part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Dirt roads into the Painted Hills make this one of the least visited National Park sites. Fun road trip!
Visit the Painted Hills in spring or late fall for the best experience.
Hiking at Oregon's Painted Hills is easy and beautiful.
Painted Hills Overlook Trail
Lavender, maroon and gold hillsides make the Red Cove feel like another world.
The Red Cove trail at the Painted Hills is largely wheelchair accessible.
Red Scar Knoll: most vibrant of Oregon's Painted Hills
Sights like this make John Day Fossil Beds a great visit from Bend, OR.
Another can't-miss hiking trail: the Blue Basin
Located in the Sheep Rock unit of John Day Fossil Beds
Oregon's Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds is an incredible National Park site.
Cool geology everywhere makes this a great road trip from Bend or Portland.
Visit the Shaniko Ghost town near the Painted Hills.
Close to the Clarno unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Shaniko is a fun Old West Town.
Stay in Mitchell or Prineville to be near the Painted Hills
Small Oregon towns make the Painted Hills road trip unique and fun.
Plan your road trip to Oregon's Painted Hills