Why visit Estacada
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include River Mill Hydroelectric Project, Cazadero Heights Neighborhood Park and Milo McIver State Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Estacada
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Estacada
Estacada is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Portland. The population was 4,356 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 5,421 in 2023.
From the Wikipedia article Estacada, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
River Mill Hydroelectric Project
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hydroelectric dam and powerhouse in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
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Restaurants and cafes19
Hitchin' Post Pizza
Restaurant · Greek, Italian, Pizza · 0.7 mi
458 Southwest 2nd Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Lew's Drive In
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.7 mi
262 South Broadway Street
Su 10:00-19:00; Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00
New Lantern Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
310 Broadway Street, Estacada
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00
The Cazadero
Restaurant · Steak House, Bar&grill · 1.0 mi
352 Southeast Highway 211, Estacada
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
The Country Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch, American, Burger · 0.4 mi
341 Northeast Main Street, Estacada
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Sol Tapatio Inc
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
430 Southeast Main Street, Estacada
Mo 05:00-21:00; Tu-Su 06:00-21:00
Planet Cup of Joe
Cafe · Coffee Shop
581 Northeast Main Street
Su 07:00-16:00; Mo-Fr 05:30-17:00; Sa 06:00-17:00
The Grind Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
105 Clackamas Highway
Su 07:30-17:00; Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-17:00
Yo Treats Frozen Yogurt
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 0.8 mi
401 Southeast Main Street, Estacada
Tu-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 14:00-20:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay4
History
The Estacada post office opened on February 24, 1904, and the city was incorporated in May 1905. The community formed as a camp for workers building a hydroelectric dam on the nearby Clackamas River that was to supply Portland with electricity. At the time, the river was relatively inaccessible by road, forcing the Oregon Power Railway Company to build a railway to the vicinity of the river to transport crews to the river for the construction of the dam. After the construction of the Hotel Estacada, the town became a weekend destination on the railroad line for residents of Portland. During the week, the train carried freight and work crews to and from Portland. Following the development of the dams, the city became a hub for the logging industry. In the early 20th century, an interurban (trolley) line connected the town with downtown Portland. The railway line has been removed and there is no longer rail service to Estacada.
From the History section of Estacada, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Saint Aloysius Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
192 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Estacada
Clackamas Valley Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
29455 Southeast Eagle Creek Road, Estacada
Estacada Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.4 mi
478 Northwest Wade Street, Estacada
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.5 mi
30424 Southeast Eagle Creek Road, Estacada
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.4 mi
30498 Southeast Eagle Creek Road, Estacada
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Estacada
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 35°F | 7.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 36°F | 5.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 6.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 51°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 54°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 50°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Estacada 2 Se (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clackamas County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Milo Mciver Fire (Fire)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Sandy 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Beavercreek 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Boring 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Damascus 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Happy Valley 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Oregon City 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Gladstone 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Gresham 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Oatfield 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- West Linn 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mt Hood National Forest, Estacada, OR lumber mill (37051433181), U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
- Estacada Skate Park, SkateOregon, CC BY 2.0
- Downtown Estacada Oregon, Cityofestacada, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Estacada City Hall, Estacada - DPLA - 3c6963527528ab85701de86206e1c73b, Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
- River Mill Dam Estacada Oregon, Lockley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pyrite with Heulandite (47122306504), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Valley View Airport - 5S9 - aerial south to north - 10.16.10, Michaelczyz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS063-E-31179 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-47260 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31184 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31182 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31180 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31177 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31181 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-8521 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-38078 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31183 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31178 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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