Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint

Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint is a forested park in Jackson County that features two cascading waterfalls accessible via walking trails. The property includes geological rock formations and multiple viewing areas positioned at different elevations along the water courses.

The area hosted an active sawmill operation in the 1870s that eventually closed and was cleared from the landscape. Following this period of industrial use, the land transitioned into a protected state park dedicated to conservation.

Native tribes from the region used this location for centuries as a gathering point to collect seasonal foods and conduct traditional ceremonies.

The park is free to enter and offers maintained trails of varying difficulty suited to different fitness levels. Visiting during warmer months makes the trails drier and easier to walk, while water flow is most visible during spring.

A collection of enormous water-smoothed boulder sculptures called the Avenue of Giant Boulders decorates the forest floor. These natural formations were shaped by water flow over centuries and create an unexpected art gallery of geological shapes.

Location: Jackson County

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=22

GPS coordinates: 42.73780,-122.49540

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10