Oregon Film Trail
The Oregon Film Trail is the official statewide network of historical markers located at significant film and television production sites across the U.S. state of Oregon. Established by the Oregon Film office in collaboration with regional partners, it is considered the first coordinated film location trail of its kind in the United States.[1]
The trail connects communities and landmarks associated with notable productions, promoting film tourism and preserving the state's cinematic history.[2]
History
Oregon has served as a filming location since the early 20th century, with numerous films and television productions shot across the state.[1] Since the early 1900s, over 700 films and television shows have been made in Oregon.[1]
The Oregon Film Trail was launched in 2018 with the installation of its first marker.[3] The project expanded throughout the 2020s through partnerships with local communities, tourism organizations, and cultural institutions.[1]
Description
The Oregon Film Trail consists of interpretive markers placed at filming locations across the state. Each marker highlights a specific production filmed at or associated with the site and provides historical context.[1]
The sites span coastal, urban, and rural regions, reflecting Oregon's geographic diversity and long-standing role as a filming destination.[4][5]
The Oregon Film Trail markers are located on the ancestral homelands of the Grand Ronde, Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla Nimiippu (Nez Perce) people, Kathlamet, Clatsop, Chinook, Siletz, Nehalem, Kalapuya, Tsankupi, Ahantchuyuk, Santiam, Cascades, Cowlitz, Tillamook, Yakina, Takelma, Winefelly, Suislaw, Chelamela, Numu (Northern Paiute), Yoncalla, Cow Creek Umpqua, Mechoopda, Koyom:k’awi (Konkow), Tenino, Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs and Atfalti people.[1]
List of markers
As of 2026, the Oregon Film Trail includes 43 markers located throughout the state.[1][6][7] The 43 signs represent 31 cities and 31 unique films and television programs, all made in Oregon.
| Sign No. | Location | Film Name | Film Year | Year Added | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astoria | The Goonies | 1985 | 2018 | Also next to the Oregon Film Museum |
| 2 | Astoria | Kindergarten Cop | 1990 | 2019 | |
| 3 | Astoria | Short Circuit | 1986 | 2019 | |
| 4 | Warrenton | Free Willy | 1993 | 2019 | |
| 5 | Gleneden Beach | Sometimes a Great Notion | 1971 | 2018 | Sign currently unavailable as of April 2026 |
| 6 | Brownsville | Stand By Me | 1986 | 2019 | |
| 7 | Brownsville | Stand By Me | 1986 | 2019 | |
| 8 | Brownsville | Stand By Me | 1986 | 2019 | |
| 9 | Ecola State Park | The Goonies / Kindergarten Cop | 1985 / 1990 | 2019 | |
| 10 | Ecola State Park | Point Break / Twilight | 1991 / 2008 | 2019 | |
| 11 | Salem | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | 1975 | 2019 | Salem “Dome” Building |
| 12 | Salem | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | 1975 | 2019 | Oregon Museum of Mental Health |
| 13 | Portland | Grimm | 2011 - 2017 | 2019 | Pier Park |
| 14 | Depoe Bay | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | 1975 | 2019 | |
| 15 | Portland | Portlandia | 2011 - 2018 | 2022 | Portland Train Station |
| 16 | Athena | City Girl | 1930 | 2020 | |
| 17 | Silver Falls State Park | Twilight / The Hunted / Just Before Dawn | 2008 / 1995 / 1981 | 2020 | |
| 18 | Smith Rock State Park | Wild | 2014 | 2020 | |
| 19 | Ashland | Wild | 2014 | 2020 | |
| 20 | Ashland | Coraline | 2009 | 2020 | |
| 21 | Toledo | Sometimes a Great Notion | 1971 | 2020 | |
| 22 | Burns | Lean on Pete / Meek's Cutoff | 2017 / 2010 | 2020 | |
| 23 | Wallowa Lake State Park | Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey | 1993 | 2020 | |
| 24 | Joseph | Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey | 1993 | 2020 | |
| 25 | Cottage Grove | The General | 1926 | 2020 | |
| 26 | Cottage Grove | Animal House | 1978 | 2020 | |
| 27 | Klamath Falls | Phoenix, Oregon | 2019 | 2021 | |
| 28 | Oregon City | Twilight | 2008 | 2021 | |
| 29 | Portland International Airport | (Rotating Display) | 2021 | ||
| 30 | St. Helens | Twilight / Halloweentown | 2008 / 1998 | 2020 | |
| 31 | Cottage Grove | Stand By Me | 1986 | 2020 | |
| 32 | Cottage Grove | The General | 1926 | 2020 | |
| 33 | Dorena Lake | Stand By Me | 1986 | 2020 | |
| 34 | Hines | Lean on Pete / Meek's Cutoff | 2017 / 2010 | 2020 | |
| 35 | Canby | Grimm | 2011 - 2017 | 2021 | |
| 36 | Baker City | Paint Your Wagon | 1969 | 2022 | |
| 37 | Anthony Lakes | Paint Your Wagon | 1969 | 2022 | |
| 38 | Richland | Paint Your Wagon | 1969 | 2024 | |
| 39 | Eugene | How to Beat the High Co$t of Living / Drive He Said / Five Easy Pieces | 1980 / 1971 / 1970 | 2022 | |
| 40 | Eugene | Without Limits | 1998 | 2022 | |
| 41 | Eugene | Tracktown | 2016 | 2022 | |
| 42 | Baker City | Paint Your Wagon | 1969 | 2024 | |
| 43 | La Grande | Breakup Season | 2024 | 2024 | |
| 44 | Dallas | Promise | 1986 | 2025 |
Tourism and impact
The Oregon Film Trail is part of broader efforts to promote film tourism within the state. Research cited by project partners indicates that film and television productions can influence travel decisions and generate long-term economic benefits for filming locations.[8]
By highlighting filming locations, the trail aims to extend the economic impact of productions beyond their time in the state and support local businesses and communities.[2]
Digital integration
The trail is integrated with the SetJetters mobile application, which allows users to locate filming sites, navigate between trail stops, and access additional content related to productions filmed in Oregon.[9]
QR codes on trail markers link to digital resources, expanding the informational scope of each location.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Oregon Film Trail". Oregon Film Trail. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About the Oregon Film Trail". Oregon Film Trail. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Oregon Film Trail expansion". Old Oregon. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Oregon Film Trail road trip". Travel Oregon. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ Reports, Staff (2024-10-19). ""Breakup Season" puts La Grande on the Oregon Film Trail". La Grande Observer. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ "LOCATIONS". THE OREGON FILM TRAIL. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ "ABOUT". THE OREGON FILM TRAIL. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ "On Location: Film Tourism". Travel Oregon Industry. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Oregon Coast Film Trail". Visit Oregon Coast. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
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