Waterfalls, an unknown Waterfall Park area..
(Apologies, Google won't 'Word Wrap', sigh, why do i bother)
(Apologies, Google won't 'Word Wrap', sigh, why do i bother)
I got a flyer/email from the OR Tourist thing and they showed a route to view
the Central Oregon waterfalls. It’s nice when they show you the routing
or locations that can be traveled. Much like the 16-NV Sage Brush Saloons,
they listed them.
There are some 25 in the area and various small and large campgrounds
along the roadway.
the Central Oregon waterfalls. It’s nice when they show you the routing
or locations that can be traveled. Much like the 16-NV Sage Brush Saloons,
they listed them.
There are some 25 in the area and various small and large campgrounds
along the roadway.
Not having a single thing to do other than sit by and count the grains of sand,
I figured, why not? What a pleasant surprise.
I figured, why not? What a pleasant surprise.
It starts just south of Crater Lake. I actually went through there to get to
the first destination, Rogue Gorge Farewell Bend CG, NFS.
Nice camping right on the banks of the Rogue River as it carved its way
through the lava beds.
the first destination, Rogue Gorge Farewell Bend CG, NFS.
Nice camping right on the banks of the Rogue River as it carved its way
through the lava beds.
Nice campsite, plenty of spots, those along the river bank are prime.
No SID due to forest coverage and no cell service so you’re pretty much
dealing with what’s there.
No SID due to forest coverage and no cell service so you’re pretty much
dealing with what’s there.
(routing map)
Brochure of 25 falls (Thundering Waters)with camping locations:
(best overall pictures, but BLM links aren’t working right now)
(best overall pictures, but BLM links aren’t working right now)
Susan Creek Campground
Boulder Flat NFS
Toketee Falls and Campground
Watson Falls NFS - Day use only
Whitehorse Fall and Campground
Poole Creek Campground
Clear Water Falls and small/limited campground
National Creek Falls
Rogue River Gorge
Farewell Bend NFS, Campground
Susan Creek Falls:
This was a nice one, short easy hike, to the Tall Falls…
Susan Creek Campground
Nice campground, well maintained, no SIDs.
Typical of the many NFS campgrounds in the area.
The typically range from about 4-8 spaces, some shorter than others.
There’s a flat boulder you can put a chair on to oversea the river..
Looks like a Launching Point for Rafters and Fishers,
so could be busy during Summer etc.
The typically range from about 4-8 spaces, some shorter than others.
There’s a flat boulder you can put a chair on to oversea the river..
Looks like a Launching Point for Rafters and Fishers,
so could be busy during Summer etc.
Toketee Falls and Campground
There’s a campground, nice, Treed at the NE side of the lake. Falls are at the South end. Falls are a bit of a hike due to steps up
and down, but easy trail and well maintained.
Watson Falls NFS - Day use only
A bit of a hike, going up is nicer than going down the 2nd route,
but 2nd felt shorter. Water wasn’t on that much, but still a nice one.
Going up are many little short creek falls which are nice.
but 2nd felt shorter. Water wasn’t on that much, but still a nice one.
Going up are many little short creek falls which are nice.
Whitehorse Fall and Campground
I liked this one the best as the falls, not big were nice and the campground
I liked this one the best as the falls, not big were nice and the campground
was right there, apx 5 spaces, no SIDs, but till nice,
shaded under trees and right next to the “Babbling Brook”,
it’s not shouting.. Heheh..
shaded under trees and right next to the “Babbling Brook”,
it’s not shouting.. Heheh..
I just had to stay here, just cause.
Didn’t do the falls further up the road, but will catch them next time.
KOA on the lake too further up, past Poole’s Creek. Campground was so-so,
lake was low.
Didn’t do the falls further up the road, but will catch them next time.
KOA on the lake too further up, past Poole’s Creek. Campground was so-so,
lake was low.
Nice Falls, easy to get to. RV parking just as you turn in,
go to the right, limited. Small, Car/van/tent camping just before the fall’s
parking area. Short hike to the falls.
I could have stayed at campground as planned, but uneven, short and
would have been a PITA to maneuver into it.
go to the right, limited. Small, Car/van/tent camping just before the fall’s
parking area. Short hike to the falls.
I could have stayed at campground as planned, but uneven, short and
would have been a PITA to maneuver into it.
This was the nicest ‘Big Falls’. A bit of a drive, 3 miles?
On paved, single lane road to the turn off, then short narrow road to
the parking area. Hike down is a bit, but typical of any switch back trails.
Hike down and then, of course, back up.
On paved, single lane road to the turn off, then short narrow road to
the parking area. Hike down is a bit, but typical of any switch back trails.
Hike down and then, of course, back up.
Very nice campground, plenty of spots right on the river.
Other spots under the trees. You can? Hike down to the real “Rogue River Gorge’
apx a mile or less down.
Spots along the river are nice and of course a premium, but some were open.
Big areas..
Other spots under the trees. You can? Hike down to the real “Rogue River Gorge’
apx a mile or less down.
Spots along the river are nice and of course a premium, but some were open.
Big areas..
Worth doing since you’re in the area.
You can hike back to the Farewell Bend campground, long like a ~mile or so.
RV parking there and nice well kept trail along “The Gorge”..
You can hike back to the Farewell Bend campground, long like a ~mile or so.
RV parking there and nice well kept trail along “The Gorge”..
It was a nice trip to do and I plan on coming back to knock off the rest.
Dump N Fills at an RV park right on the highway, Elk Haven Resort, $7 (Dump n Water)
Cheers......
