The Twilight movies were primarily filmed in Oregon, Washington State, and California. Despite being set in Forks, Washington, most filming took place around Portland, Oregon, with additional scenes shot in Silver Falls State Park near Salem, Oregon, and Kalama High School in Kalama, Washington. Some scenes were also filmed in southern California, north of Los Angeles, such as the house scenes set in "Phoenix." Notably, Forks itself was not used for filming due to practical reasons; the filmmakers chose Oregon locations for the scenery and atmosphere matching the story's vibe. Later Twilight Saga movies had scenes filmed in British Columbia, Canada.
Key filming locations:
- Portland, Oregon (general filming and house scenes)
- Silver Falls State Park, Oregon (notable forest and treetop shots)
- Kalama High School, Washington (exterior of Forks High School)
- Madison High School, Portland, Oregon (interior Forks High School scenes)
- Southern California, near Santa Clarita for the "Phoenix" house scenes
- Pemberton and Squamish areas in British Columbia, Canada (for later saga films, like "Breaking Dawn")
These locations captured the lush, misty, and moody Pacific Northwest feel central to the Twilight story while providing convenient filming conditions.
