Overview
Forest Grove is a city in the Portland Metropolitan Area region of Oregon.
1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 42 mi away. Directions
From Portland, take Highway 26 west to the Banks exit at OR-47, and go 8.5 mi south on OR-47 into Forest Grove. Likewise one can exit US Hwy 26 at NW 185th and go west on Evergreen Pkwy from NW 185th into Hillsboro as NE 10th and then go west on OR-Hwy 8 to Forest Grove through downtown Hillsboro and Cornelius.
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Get in
By car
From Portland, take Highway 26 west to the Banks exit at OR-47, and go 8.5 mi south on OR-47 into Forest Grove. Likewise one can exit US Hwy 26 at NW 185th and go west on Evergreen Pkwy from NW 185th into Hillsboro as NE 10th and then go west on OR-Hwy 8 to Forest Grove through downtown Hillsboro and Cornelius.
- Pacific Ave/ Gales Creek Rd Main east-west road through town. It goes through town as Pacific Ave (WB) and 19th Ave (EB). Continues another 10 mi west to its western terminus at OR-Hwy 6 as Gales Creek Rd. Going east it continues east towards Hillsboro through Cornelius.
- from & SR-47 connects US Hwy 26 to OR Hwy 99W in McMinnville via Forest Grove. From US Hwy 26 it's 8.5 mi into Forest Grove and another 22.5 mi to OR-Hwy 99W between McMinnville and Lafayette. It goes through town, north-south, as Tualatin Valley Hwy. Going south it passes by Henry Hagg Lake (see below under 'Do').
By bus
bus route serves Forest Grove from Beaverton via Hillsboro and Cornelius. It starts at Beaverton Transit Center, and connects with MAX train service (trains to/from Portland) in both Beaverton and Hillsboro, before continuing on to Forest Grove. As of May 2022, it is a frequent service bus line, running at least every 15 minutes. The 'bus station' is a lot at 19th Ave and B St for several buses to park. It serves as the first/last stop and a bus turn around for route 57. Connections to Amtrak, Greyhound, Oregon Point and other intercity services are in Portland.
Go Ride Connection-West Link
Connects Forest Grove to Hillsboro via Banks and North Plains. Connections to Tillamook Transit District #5 at North Plains Senior Center and Banks Log Cabin Park. Check schedules.
Go Yamhill County Transit (YCT) #33
Connects Hillsboro to McMinnville through Forest Grove, Gaston, town of Yamhill and Carlton along SR-8 & 47. Bus makes limited stops between Hillsboro and Forest Grove along Hwy 8. Passengers must use Tri-Met #57 bus to be picked up and let off along Hwy 8 between Hillsboro, Cornelius and Forest Grove.
Get around
By car
By bus
Do
Fishing Henry Hagg Lake
Take Highway 47 South for approximately 5.9 miles, until you arrive at the intersection of Highway 47 and Scoggins Valley Road. Turn right on Scoggins Valley Road, and head west. You will pass the Lakestop Store and arrive at the Fee Both. After the fee booth, the road leads to West Shore Road which takes you around the entire lake.
West Shore Road takes around the entire lake, giving fisherman many access points all around the lake for bank fishing. There is also a few designated fishing docks for people who don't want to search for a spot, although they fill up really fast. For boaters, there are a few boat launches to get your boat out on the lake. Half of the lake is a designated no-wake zone(under 5 mph) which is great for the trollers. Boating out on Henry Hagg is very popular, because many of the good spots are not accessible from the bank (not to take anything away from the bank fishing, there are some awesome spots!). Hot spots on the lake depend on the weather and temperature. In the morning over by the dam seems to hit a lot. When it gets to be later in the day and warmer, head to opposite of the dam where there are a lot of shady waters.
- Season Entry Pass: $50 - Season Boat Pass: $55 - Senior Citizen Pass: $35 - Daily Pass: $5
Eat
Eat Scotties Drive-In
Amazing amount of food, above average quality, and all for a phenomenal price. If you are in the mood for ice cream, chili dogs, tacos, or a custom to order burger, this is a must stop for locals and visitors!
Drink
Drink Dutch Brothers Coffee
For the best price for the best quality Dutch Brothers is where to go. They are located almost exactly in the middle of Forest Grove and offer happy hour specials, active in the community, and are the funnest coffee shop around. They offer coffee drinks, red bull infusions, smoothies, and tea.
Sleep
Nearby
Hillsboro
City / town · 71 listings · 6 mi away
Aloha
City / town · 23 listings · 12 mi away
Beaverton
City / town · 37 listings · 15 mi away
Newberg
City / town · 21 listings · 16 mi away
Tualatin
City / town · 7 listings · 17 mi away
Tigard
City / town · 29 listings · 17 mi away
Sauvie Island
Rural area · 12 listings · 20 mi away
McMinnville
City / town · 8 listings · 22 mi away
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