Guidebook for Westfir
Parks & Nature
Salt Creek Falls Observation Site and Picnic Area
Salt creek falls tumbles over the cliff surrounded by forest
Salt Creek Falls is Oregon's second highest single drop waterfall, cascading 286 feet (87m). The observation platform at the top of the waterfall is 50 yards (45.720 m) from the parking lot. The platform is wheelchair accessible with railings that accommodate wheelchair sight-lines.
A loop gravel trail (Salt Creek Falls Trail #3673) with interpretive signage offers a short hike with multiple vantage points along the canyon rim.
From Willamette National Forest Web Site
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Salt Creek Falls
Salt Creek Falls Observation Site and Picnic Area
Salt creek falls tumbles over the cliff surrounded by forest
Salt Creek Falls is Oregon's second highest single drop waterfall, cascading 286 feet (87m). The observation platform at the top of the waterfall is 50 yards (45.720 m) from the parking lot. The platform is wheelchair accessible with railings that accommodate wheelchair sight-lines.
A loop gravel trail (Salt Creek Falls Trail #3673) with interpretive signage offers a short hike with multiple vantage points along the canyon rim.
From Willamette National Forest Web Site
The amazing view! It's a scenic 90 mile trip from the Westfir River Cottage.
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Crater Lake National Park
The amazing view! It's a scenic 90 mile trip from the Westfir River Cottage.
Clear Clear water. Great kayaking & swimming. Can be buggy so wear repellent.
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Waldo Lake
Clear Clear water. Great kayaking & swimming. Can be buggy so wear repellent.
Great play structure for kids. Concerts and events for adults. 2019 Concerts - Rock the Park July 13 & 27 August 3 & 17.
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Oakridge Green Waters Park
48362 OR-58Great play structure for kids. Concerts and events for adults. 2019 Concerts - Rock the Park July 13 & 27 August 3 & 17.
Willamette Hatchery
Best time to visit: all year
Visiting hours: Dawn to dusk; 7 days a week
Fish raised: spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead.
What to see and do: Willamette Hatchery has outside visitor information kiosks. Ponds offer viewing of large trout and white sturgeon. A viewing area of upland game birds is available with a museum, interpretive center and picnic area. Adult salmon are on hand June - September.
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Willamette Fish Hatchery
76389 Fish Hatchery RdWillamette Hatchery
Best time to visit: all year
Visiting hours: Dawn to dusk; 7 days a week
Fish raised: spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead.
What to see and do: Willamette Hatchery has outside visitor information kiosks. Ponds offer viewing of large trout and white sturgeon. A viewing area of upland game birds is available with a museum, interpretive center and picnic area. Adult salmon are on hand June - September.
Shopping
St. Vincent de Paul - Oakridge Thrift Store
47663 OR-58Best bargain shopping around- always worth a visit.
REDBOX just outside and lots of bargains on basic needs. Easy to find in Oakridge with lots of parking and helpful staff.
Dollar General
47624 OR-58REDBOX just outside and lots of bargains on basic needs. Easy to find in Oakridge with lots of parking and helpful staff.
Essentials
Best full service grocery in Oakridge/Westfir. Great deli and very helpful people.
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Ray's Food Place
48067 OR-58Best full service grocery in Oakridge/Westfir. Great deli and very helpful people.
Food Scene
Lion Mountain Bakery
47781 OR-58Great local flavor. Coffee is always good.
Cedar Creek Cafe & BBQ
47482 OR-58Best BBQ in town.
Rim Nam Thai cafe
76398 Lilac LnWe love this place. Many gluten free options. Very nice people.
Matzatlan Mexican Restaurant
47720 School StVery popular for Mexican food.
LOVE this restaurant! Very popular for all types of diets. Keto, Vegan, Gluten Free all covered really nicely.
The Campfire, Home of Cowgirl Cookn
47805 Oregon 58LOVE this restaurant! Very popular for all types of diets. Keto, Vegan, Gluten Free all covered really nicely.
Well... Most people love this place. I think the service isn't always that great. Only open Wed-Sun 11-3. There will be a wait.
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Stewart's 58 Drive-In Restaurant & Coffee Counter
47434 OR-58Well... Most people love this place. I think the service isn't always that great. Only open Wed-Sun 11-3. There will be a wait.
Very popular and consistent with other Dairy Queens. Has had some staffing problems. May have slow service.
Dairy Queen
47720 OR-58Very popular and consistent with other Dairy Queens. Has had some staffing problems. May have slow service.
Another place that has had staffing problems. Can be a really fantastic place to grab lunch. Very inconsistent.
Subway
47841 Oregon 58Another place that has had staffing problems. Can be a really fantastic place to grab lunch. Very inconsistent.
Big Mountain Pizza
47527 OR-58Very popular "back room" bar area.
NAME CHANGED: 3 LEGGED CRANE-Very wonderful food. Service has been really good even when busy. True English Pub atmosphere. Very busy and special place!
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Brewers Union Local 180
48329 E 1st StNAME CHANGED: 3 LEGGED CRANE-Very wonderful food. Service has been really good even when busy. True English Pub atmosphere. Very busy and special place!
Smoken BBQ
Very popular
Sightseeing
Just up the road from the Westfir River Cottage. You can time a walk around 6 pm to wave at the passing Amtrak train. Longest covered bridge in Oregon. Wonderfully preserved wooden covered bridge. You are able to drive over it with a car. Also a play area for children with a public restroom.
Office Bridge
Just up the road from the Westfir River Cottage. You can time a walk around 6 pm to wave at the passing Amtrak train. Longest covered bridge in Oregon. Wonderfully preserved wooden covered bridge. You are able to drive over it with a car. Also a play area for children with a public restroom.
Entertainment & Activities
Winter time fun. About 30 miles up scenic highway 58.
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Willamette Pass Resort
27501 Oregon 58Winter time fun. About 30 miles up scenic highway 58.