With ample waterways surrounding the city, there are a lot of beaches around town that can get a bit crowded as soon as the weather warms up. While some beaches are super popular, you may not know about these hidden beaches around Portland, and they are certainly worth a visit to cool down. Take this epic road trip exploring some of the best beaches near Portland, Oregon for some guaranteed fun in the sun, Oregon style.

Our Hidden Beaches Road Trip visits six beautiful beaches and covers about 160 miles. Total trip time is four hours, but you'll want to add time to visit each of these lovely locations!

Here's a Google Map you can view to customize your road trip. Ready? Let's go!

1. Poet's Beach

Located right downtown, this Portland beach is not necessarily hidden, but it is not very well known either. Under the Marquam Bridge, this beach has been a project of the Human Access Project for years, cleaning and improving the beach for recreation. Visit Portland.gov to learn more about Poet's Beach, including park hours and swimming information.

2. Warrior Point

There is no need to head to the Oregon Coast when you want to hang out at the beach. Instead, take the short drive to Sauvie Island to enjoy the best beaches near Portland, Oregon all stacked in a row next to each other on a vast strip of land at the end of the road. Embark on the seven-mile round trip trek on Sauvie Island to pass by some of the most remote beachfronts around. While there is not any beach actually at the lighthouse destination, you will pass through several swaths of beach on the way there, and most likely won't pass a soul until you get back to the more crowded Collins and Walton beaches.

3. Oxbow Regional Park

If you're searching for "hidden beaches near me," there is plenty of room at this park, so even if it is crowded you can find your own quiet spot and feel hidden away. Located on the banks of the Sandy River, Oxbow Regional Park is a fun place to access the river year-round, and the camping here is particularly wonderful, too!

4. Vancouver Lake

This lake is not hidden to Washingtonians, but over here in Portland, it is not on everyone's radar. Complete with stunning views of Mt. Hood, some great shallow swimming, and an expansive beach with plenty of space for recreation, you are going to want to visit this spot more after you take a trip to Vancouver Lake, which is also a favorite swimming hole near PDX!

5. Rooster Rock State Park

There are several beaches at this Columbia River park, including a clothing-optional one. Don't let that deter you though, as it is well hidden away and there are other beaches you can explore if you don't want to experience a nude beach! Here's more information about Rooster Rock State Park, an Oregon State Parks gem!

6. Broughton Beach

Right along Marine Drive, you may never have noticed this beach along the Columbia River. The airport certainly won't hide as you will hear plenty of planes coming and going if you stay long enough, but Broughton Beach is the perfect place for a quick trip to the beach that doesn't require too much driving.

What is your favorite of the best beaches near Portland, Oregon? Would you add any other spots to the above list of best beaches in Portland? Let us know in the comments below!

Looking for some fun adventures on dry land? Check out these beautiful, picnic-worthy hikes around Portland, and don't forget to download the AllTrails+ app to guide you on the trails.