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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Sellwood
46° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 11 am
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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

  • 4.6885 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till midnight

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a peaceful urban wetland with winding boardwalks and dense native vegetation that invites quiet exploration. Expect abundant birdlife, seasonal wildflowers, and accessible trails ideal for casual walks, photography, and low-impact nature observation.

Quick answers

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in short

When is Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge open?

Every day, 5 AM–12 AM.

When is the best time to visit Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge?

SE Sellwood Blvd \u0026 SE 7th Avenue,10830 SE Oaks Park Way,Portland, OR 97202.

Right now · 11:30 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 11 am.

In its favour

  • Open till midnight
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 44° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till midnight
monday
5 AM–12 AM
tuesday
5 AM–12 AM
wednesday
5 AM–12 AM
thursday
5 AM–12 AM
friday
5 AM–12 AM
saturday
5 AM–12 AM
sundayToday
5 AM–12 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
  2. 2 Sellwood Park · 3 min
  3. 3 Oaks Amusement Park · 5 min
  4. 4 Friends-Multnomah County Fair · 7 min
  5. 5 Willamette Park · 18 min
SE Sellwood Blvd \u0026 SE 7th Avenue, 10830 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202(opens the map)DirectionsTo SellwoodCall+15038237529Websiteportlandoregon.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 885 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time