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About Gates, OR

Gates is a small mountain community of 452 people about 50 miles east of Salem on Highway 22. It's the last town before Detroit Lake and the Mount Jefferson Wilderness, making it a popular stop for outdoor enthusiasts. The town sits along the North Santiam River in dense Cascade forests and operates the final post office before entering the wilderness area.

Where is Gates, OR on the map?

Gates, OR is in United States, at 44.756, -122.420 - about 33 km east of Sublimity, OR.

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Mill City, OR4 mi 5 minLyons, OR13 mi 20 minDetroit, OR18 mi 30 minStayton, OR21 mi 25 minSublimity, OR21 mi 25 minIdanha, OR22 mi 35 minAumsville, OR25 mi 30 minScio, OR29 mi 40 minTurner, OR30 mi 40 minSalem, OR34 mi 45 minSilverton, OR34 mi 45 minJefferson, OR35 mi 50 minMount Angel, OR39 mi 55 minMillersburg, OR39 mi 1 hKeizer, OR40 mi 50 min

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What is the closest airport to Gates, OR?

The closest airport to Gates, OR is Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, 54 km (about 41 min by car).

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