Living in Portland gives you plenty of opportunities to get away and escape from your daily life into nature. Fall is the perfect time for such a trip, as occupancy at the area's many cabins and yurts finally begins to thin out after the summer rush. Book yourself a weekend getaway at one of these lovely yurts or cozy cabins near Portland and you will be so glad you did.

1. Champoeg State Park

Stay on the south bank of the Willamette River at this historical state park. Featuring six yurts and six cabins for rent near Portland, you will be plenty comfortable after exploring the surrounding forests and wetlands. To learn more about this seasonal campground, visit the Oregon State Parks website.

2. LL Stub Stewart State Park

There are 15 cabins to choose from at this close-in location just 34 miles west of Portland. Enjoy sweeping coastal mountain views and try your hand at the 18-hole disc golf course while you are there. You'll love staying at one of these cabins for rent near Portland!

3. Seaquest State Park

Head north to this lovely Washington state park just miles from Mount St. Helens and enjoy a stay in one of its modestly equipped yurts for a weekend getaway. To learn more, visit the Washington State Parks website.

4. Silver Falls State Park

Visit the 10 waterfalls along the 7.2-mile trail at this amazing state park, and then stay awhile in one of its 14 rental cabins near Portland. Visit the Oregon State Parks website to learn more.

5. Fort Stevens State Park

Head to the north coast to this park at the mouth of the Columbia River and spend some time beach combing and exploring the military museum on site. Relax in one of 15 yurts or 11 deluxe cabins for an overnight stay to remember. Visit the Oregon State Parks website to learn more about the yurt and cabins for rent near Portland.

6. Cape Disappointment State Park

Across the Columbia in Washington sits Cape Disappointment, a stunning beachfront park that features 14 yurts, two houses, and three cabins for rent near Portland. Visit the Washington State Parks website for more information.

7. LaPine State Park

Head east to central Oregon to explore this high Cascade forest that is home to the state's largest Ponderosa pine tree estimated to be over 500 years old. Stay at one of the park's 10 cabins. It will be one of the best fall getaways near Portland you can have! Visit the Oregon State Parks website for more information.

8. Cape Lookout State Park

On the north Oregon coast near Tillamook lies this impressive state park equipped with 13 yurts and 6 deluxe cabins for rent near Portland. For more information, visit the Oregon State Parks website.

Have you explored any of these yurts or cozy cabins near Portland? Which is your favorite? Leave us a comment to let us know.