Silver Falls State Park

Oregon State Parks

	This 8,700 acre state park is the largest park in the Oregon State Parks system. It is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range 26 miles east of Salem, OR. There are two highlights that stand out in the park, the old growth forest and 177 ft. high South Falls. As if that weren’t enough, there are 13 other waterfalls you can hike to in the park many of them with falls of over 100 feet. At left is a photo of 136 foot high North Falls taken from the first viewpoint as you enter the park form Silverton.
Facilities: There are 100 campsites. 47 of the sites have electrical hookups and are open all year and 46 are tent sites open summer only. Maximum driveway length is 60 feet and all sites are back in. There are 14 rustic cabins, three horse camps, 2 RV group sites, and 3 group tent areas. Shown at right is 177 foot South Falls. This falls is just a short walk from the Historic South Falls Lodge. If you look closely you can see the trail that runs under the falls. The falls and lodge are located near the main parking area. This area is a frequently used day use area with picnic tables and lots of parking.
	Silver Falls Conference Center: There are 4 lodges of 6 units each and 10 cabins all with a total sleeping capacity of 78. There is a central dining hall with two meeting rooms. There is also a heated swimming pool, jogging trail and volleyball court. For more information visit the web site (link below). Trail of Ten Falls The “Trail of Ten Falls” includes the canyon trail, rim trail, winter trail and maple ridge for a total trail length of 8.7 miles. There are also horse trails, horse rentals, and mountain biking trails At left is South Falls shown from the viewpoint at the rim of the falls.
Directions: From Interstate-5 Exit 253 travel west on OR-22 for 7 miles. Leave the freeway at Exit 7 onto OR-214. Travel 12 mi. on OR-214 to the park. The photo at the right shows the Lodge among the forest in the area near the falls. They have built a wonderful trail here with paving bricks from the parking area to the falls.
	Silver Falls State Park Oregon State Parks Their web site: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_211.php For information only, call (503) 873-8681, ext. 31 or (800) 551-6949. To make reservations, call (800) 452-5687. Visit the web site for rates and other information. At left is the Historic South Falls Lodge that was built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The lodge was recently restored and offers food concessions.
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