The Historic Oregon Film Trail

Oregon has long been one of America's most cinematic landscapes. From its mist-covered coastline and ancient forests to its small-town main streets and sweeping high desert, the state has served as a backdrop for some of the most iconic films and television productions in history. The Historic Oregon Film Trail was created to celebrate that legacy — connecting film lovers, road trippers, and curious locals to the real places where movie magic was made.

Launched as a collaborative effort between Oregon's film community, tourism organizations, and local communities, the trail is a self-guided road trip experience that winds through dozens of filming locations across the state. Each stop is marked with a distinctive sign identifying the productions filmed there, giving visitors a tangible connection to the stories they love.

The trail spans the full breadth of Oregon — from the rugged Pacific coastline where The Goonies (1985) was filmed in Astoria, to the dense old-growth forests that stood in for the Pacific Northwest in Twilight (2008), to the high desert plains featured in Rooster Cogburn (1975) and countless Westerns. Portland, Eugene, and dozens of smaller communities each have their own chapter in Oregon's film story.

Some of the most iconic scenes of Twilight were filmed in St. Helens and it's is also home to a the iconic Twilight Swan House — Bella Swan's home in the beloved film series. Located right here in town The Twilight Swan House is now open as a bed and breakfast, giving fans the rare opportunity to spend the night inside one of cinema's most recognizable homes.

St. Helens also holds a place on the trail as the filming location for Disney's beloved Halloweentown (1998) — and the town has embraced that identity wholeheartedly, drawing thousands of visitors each October for the Spirit of Halloweentown festival. Walking the same streets where Marnie Piper discovered her magical heritage is a genuine thrill for fans of all ages.

Notable Oregon Film Locations

  • St. Helens — Twilight (2008), Paradise Records (2025), Halloweentown (1998)
  • Astoria — The Goonies (1985), Kindergarten Cop (1990), Short Circuit (1986)
  • Portland — Drugstore Cowboy (1989), My Own Private Idaho (1991), Portlandia (2011–2018), Grimm (TV series, 2011–2017)
  • Cannon Beach — The Goonies, Overboard (1987)
  • Silver Falls State Park — Stand by Me (1986)
  • Columbia River Gorge — Maverick (1994), Wild (2014)

Whether you're a lifelong film buff or just looking for a new way to explore Oregon's extraordinary geography, the Historic Oregon Film Trail offers a one-of-a-kind lens through which to see the state. Plan your route, hit the road, and discover the places that made the movies.

Learn more and plan your visit at historicoregonfilmtrail.com.

Navigate the Trail with SetJetters

Ready to hit the road? SetJetters is the app built for film location fans like you. Think of it as a GPS-powered guide to the world's movie and TV filming locations — letting you discover, navigate to, and check in at the real-life spots where your favorite scenes were shot.

For Oregon Film Trail explorers, SetJetters is an ideal companion. The app maps out filming locations across the state, complete with photos, film details, and community check-ins from fellow set-jetters who've made the pilgrimage before you. Whether you're tracking down the Goonies house in Astoria or standing in front of St. Helens' Courthouse Square channeling your inner Halloweentown spirit, SetJetters helps you find it, get there, and share the moment.

What You Can Do with SetJetters

  • Discover filming locations near you or along a planned route
  • Get turn-by-turn directions to each location
  • Check in at locations and earn badges for your film tourism adventures
  • Browse community photos and tips from other users
  • Build custom lists of locations to visit on your next road trip

SetJetters is available on iOS and Android. Download it before your next Oregon road trip and let the movies lead the way.

Learn more at: setjetters.com

Producers: Film Your Next Project in Oregon

Oregon is more than a film tourism destination — it's an active, welcoming production environment with an extraordinary range of locations, an experienced local crew base, and a state film office dedicated to making your production a success.

St. Helens in particular offers something rare: an authentic, photogenic small-town main street on the banks of the Columbia River, with a community that has a proven track record of supporting film productions. The town's historic downtown, riverfront, and surrounding landscapes provide tremendous visual variety within a compact, production-friendly footprint.

Whether you're scouting for a feature film, television series, commercial, or independent project, we'd love to help connect you with the right people and resources.

Get in Touch

  • Contact us directly — Reach out via our contact page and we'll do our best to point you in the right direction locally.
  • Oregon Film — The official state film office is your primary resource for permits, incentives, crew directories, and location scouting support across Oregon. Visit them at oregonfilm.org.

Oregon has been welcoming filmmakers for over a century. We hope your next project finds its home here.