There’s something so wonderful about a good, old-fashioned general store. Winsome and weather-worn, these establishments harken back to a nostalgic time when life moved a little slower and folks weren’t in too big of a hurry to stop and enjoy fun and fellowship in their communities. These town treasures are becoming harder and harder to find, but the Beaver State is home to many, including an out-of-the-way (middle-of-nowhere, some might say) general store nestled in the Willamette National Forest of Central Oregon that’s known among locals for its amazing burgers and brews.

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Have you visited this hidden gem of a general store in Oregon before? Between a stellar inventory, killer restaurant, and sublime scenery, McKenzie General Store is a total hidden gem.

Looking for more middle-of-nowhere restaurants in Oregon? Here are some of our favorite hidden gems in Oregon even long-time residents don’t know about!

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What are some other middle of nowhere places in Oregon?

Looking for hidden gems and middle of nowhere places in Oregon? In addition to McKenzie General Store, the following are some of our favorite middle-of-nowhere places in OR:

  • Salt Creek Falls. Sure, we all know about Multnomah Falls and the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Lake State Park, but there are tons of other amazing waterfalls in Oregon worth seeking out. Salt Creek Falls is one of them. The little-known Salt Creek Falls is one of the most impressive cascades in the Beaver State. This amazing 293-foot waterfall can be found in in the Willamette National Forest. 
  • Cowboy Dinner Tree. Located on a ranch near Silver Lake, this remote restaurant in Oregon is truly unique. Stop by the Cowboy Dinner Tree for a delicious, old-fashioned, made-from-scratch meal you’ll never forget.
  • Sunriver Resort. Nestled in the High Desert of Central Oregon, Sunriver is a vision of golden fields of sagebrush and wild grasses, snow-capped mountains, cobalt rivers, and rolling, resplendent landscape. This place will challenge your very definition of a desert, offering nothing but fertile farmland and vistas for days. Within this wondrous region, Sunriver Resort is a vision; a place of immense beauty that might, at first, seem like a desert mirage. But Sunriver Resort is no mirage; it’s wholly real, and it’s one of the most amazing getaways in all of Oregon!
  • Skylight Cave. If you want to see one of the most unique sights in the Beaver State, head to the Skylight Cave in Central Oregon. This one-of-a-kind wonder features three jaw-dropping natural skylights that, in the right circumstances, allow light beams to shine majestically into the dark cavern

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