They hidden gem off of highway 138. It remains untouched from the recent Archie Creek fires which destroyed many of the beautiful waterfalls in the Umpqua watershed.
The creek and waterfalls and associated swimming hole is amazing. Gently sloping lower banks offer a great play area for attended children. The area immediately adjacent to the waterfall is approximately 15 to 20 ft deep. People are often seen jumping off the banks in this area. The waterfall area is relatively contained making it easy for parents to keep an eye on their little ones. This recreation site offers car and RV parking. The no flush restrooms are as clean as they can be for the style they are (clean, freshly painted...
Read moreUnless you have a spot right next to the stream, I wouldn't recommend. We had spot 10 at the top of the hill. It was quite small. And the fire pit was right next to the asphalt. We went mid June 2024 and it was cold. The water could be nice to play in on a really hot day but not sure how hot it really gets in that densely shaded area where the waterfall is. There was a dirty diaper someone left, fishing line. If you go, wear water shoes. The camp host was very nice. Had 2 camps battling "who can play their music louder" and after I complained, he was quick to ask them to turn...
Read moreAbsolutely stunning hidden gem. The road down there was so fun to drive down, the views were otherworldly. A lot of the places I wanted to climb and get pictures of were private property, but honestly good for the home owners for keeping the area so beautiful. I got a lot of photos and edited them for fun fantasy shoots. The roads are very empty, only one car every 45 mins I'd say. Secluded and well worth the visit if you want to explore some ancient forests off the...
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