Twilight Filming Locations Near Kalama, WA | Newman Ranch
Explore. Stay. Relive Twilight
Calling all Twilight fans!
You don't have to travel all the way to Forks to experience the world of Twilight.
Some of the first movie's most memorable scenes were filmed right here in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon—including Kalama, Washington, just minutes from The Newman Ranch.
Make The Newman Ranch your comfortable home base while you explore the real locations that brought Twilight to life.
You're Staying Near a Real Twilight Filming Location
Kalama High School — Forks High School
One of the most exciting stops for Twilight fans is right here in Kalama.
Kalama High School was used as Forks High School in the first Twilight movie, including exterior scenes and the famous school parking-lot sequence.
That means you can stay at Newman Ranch and visit a location that was actually part of the movie.
Please respect school property and current access restrictions when visiting.
Explore the Twilight Filming Locations on the Twilight Walking Tour and stop by the Kalama Twilight AirBNB Museum at 155 3rd Street.
🖤 Kalama, Washington
Kalama High School
Used as Forks High School in Twilight.
Kalama is the closest major Twilight filming location to Newman Ranch and makes an easy stop during your stay.
🖤 St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens is one of the best places to visit for Twilight fans.
The historic downtown area was used for several scenes representing Port Angeles, including the area around Bella's shopping and rescue scenes. The Swan House—Bella and Charlie's home in the movie—is also in St. Helens.
It's a great destination for a Twilight-focused afternoon.
🖤 Vernonia, Oregon
Vernonia stood in for Forks, Washington, including the building used as the Forks Police Station and several surrounding street scenes.
🖤 Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge provided some of the dramatic Pacific Northwest scenery seen throughout Twilight.
The area around Washougal and Cape Horn was used for filming, including the memorable Edward and Bella tree scene.
It's also a beautiful destination in its own right—with waterfalls, forests, river views and scenic drives.
More Twilight Locations Within a Day Trip
If you're planning a longer Twilight adventure, you can continue south toward the Portland area and Oregon Coast.
Other filming locations include:
- Portland — Cullen house and other locations
- Carver, Oregon — Carver Café
- Clackamas — several filming locations
- Silver Falls State Park — forest scenes
- Ecola State Park / Cannon Beach — beach scenes
- Oregon City — mill location
Oregon played a major role in the first Twilight movie, despite the story being set in Washington.
Why Stay at Newman Ranch?
After a day of chasing Twilight locations, come back to a quiet 1910 vintage ranch house in the country.
🏡 Your Twilight Home Base
- Sleeps up to 7
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Vintage 1910 ranch house
- Peaceful country setting
- Full kitchen
- Covered porch and enclosed sun porch
- Dog friendly
- Just minutes from Kalama and I-5
Newman Ranch is also a convenient base for exploring the Columbia River, St. Helens, Mount St. Helens, Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.
Plan Your Twilight Weekend
Whether you're an Edward fan, a Jacob fan, or simply love the Pacific Northwest atmosphere of the movies, Newman Ranch puts you close to several real Twilight filming locations.
Stay in Kalama. Visit the filming locations. Experience the Pacific Northwest.
Ready to plan your Twilight getaway?