12 Reasons Klamath Falls Is the PNW’s Best-Kept Secret

Panoramic view of Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon with pine-forested hills and snow-capped Cascade mountain peaks at golden hour

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Crater Lake National Park — home to the deepest lake in North America — is just 60 miles north of Klamath Falls, making it an easy day trip or weekend adventure.

Over 300 days of sunshine per year give Klamath Falls its nickname “City of Sunshine” and make it one of the sunniest places in the Pacific Northwest for year-round outdoor recreation.

Affordable cost of living compared to Portland, Bend, and Boise — combined with no sales tax in Oregon — makes Klamath Falls one of the most compelling relocation destinations in the West.