August 31, 2025 - Tiller, Oregon…read more The road to the waterfall is a 4-mile drive on a narrow Forest Service Road (NF 6530) off of OR-230. There is a sign that directs you to the small parking lot. From the parking lot, reaching the waterfall is an easy half-mile walk through the forest, with a few switchbacks along the way. The trail is well cared for, dogs are welcome on leash, and the peaceful beauty of the woods made the journey every bit as rewarding as the falls. Although, we had been warned about the mosquitos in the area, they were not an issue at all when we were there. Well worth the slight detour on your way to Crater Lake, Diamond Lake or the Rogue River Gorge.

You drive about 4 miles off OR-230 on a paved 1-1/2 lane road to the parking area. The parking…read morearea is dirt. The hike is about half a mile downhill on switchbacks. The falls are quite beautiful and worth the hike down and back. There is no cell phone service, so you will have to save the photos to send out later.

I feed and take care of fish for a living, so when I'm visiting back home on vacation, what do I…read morewant to do....well, go look at and feed more fish!! Our Fish Hatchery out in Forth Klamath is a great place to go for an afternoon, enjoy the scenery, and look at the fish! The best part is they have quarter machines with fish food in them, and you can put your quarter in and get a handful of food to feed the fish! When you drive in, they have lots of parking right in front of some of their raceways, and just to the right of the parking area is one of their quarter fish-food machines. Just beyond the food machine is a nice deck out on Crooked Creek with a deep hole where large trout hang out and you can feed them. When we were there, most of the fish in the creek were Rainbows, and most all were well over 12"...and of course its posted, NO FISHING! These guys were fun to feed, and came right up to the surface for the food. A great place for pictures too, this area is really scenic with the creek running through. Walking back to the hatchery area, they have their "show pond" if you walk farther on up. Another fish feeding machine is here, and this creek area is stocked full of fish about 12" long, again from what I could see they looked like all Rainbows. There were SO MANY FISH here!! Really cool to see, and these guys really went after the food! You could walk all up and down this area and there were fish everywhere, very cool! Coming to the end of the "show pond" area, there were a few other waterways, and in the back there were covered raceways with fingerlings in them, just little guys! It was neat to see all the fish, and walk around the grounds as well. Back in the front by the parking area there is a little information kiosk as well that tells you about the hatchery and the lakes they stock with fish. This is a great place to spend an afternoon, and I highly recommend it. Its really fun to come out here, watch and feed the fish, and learn a little bit about hatcheries as well....educational, informative, and FUN!! A+!!!

We love this place. Lots of fun for old to young. Interesting informative information and tons of…read morefish from tiny fry in the grow outs to HUGE HUGE HUGGGEEE trophy sized in the river with the dock.

What a great experience. The 7.5 mile loop hiking around this pristine lake is like no other! We…read morewent counter clockwise starting at the parking lot across the visitor center. No elevation change for the first 45-60 minutes. Then some elevation changes across the way near the "hot springs" to get over high grounds and cliff like walls near the lake. But what amazed us was the beautiful scenery 360 degrees around the lake, and the vast changes of the topography. We walk or hiked over grass, mulch, soft pathways, sand, soft beach like sands, small gravel, small rocks, hard and awkward pathways full of sharp little rocks buried in the way which could be a little trip hazards if you didn't pay attention, clay like dirt, and so on and so forth. We loved everything. We did explore the hot springs and it was busy, see the pictures, but was not so inviting for is really to take long break. Just dipped our feet and hands in them to get a feel for it. The drive up to the lake from Route 97 was 14 miles of easy black top paved path with moderate elevation. To top off our great hike around the lake, we drove our car up the decent gravel narrow windy road to an elevation of 7984 ft Paulina Peak an explored the beautiful views o both lakes - Paulina and East Lame. And in the distance you could also see Mt Bachelor, and the Sisters towering the western horizon. Highly recommend this place and plan to cone back to visit and climb up the crater hiking route!!!!

We visited loop 55 and it was absolutely breathtaking!!! In Mid august it's beautiful skies but a…read morebit windy which makes it chilly but over all love it and would love to come back in a RV and hike and not here. Plenty of campgrounds and very clean area.

Two of us went out on a half day trip with Taylor. Fantastic trip! While my fishing buddy is an…read moreexperienced fly fisherman, I'm fairly new at it. I learned more from Taylor in 4 hours than all of my previous outings combined. He was patient and always there with tips and suggestions. A great experience! We will definitely book with Deep Canyon Outfitters again when we're in Oregon.

Our family had a fantastic experience with Deep Canyon. We were looking for a place where our…read more"budding" fishermen could learn about fly fishing. Not knowing much about fly fishing, I called the shop at least 3 times before booking to ask questions which were always patiently answered. The booking process was smooth and Tye (owner) called me back to confirm and make sure everything was clear about the meeting place, fishing licenses, gear, etc. Our guide also called and texted the day before to see if we had any questions and to reconfirm the meeting place. We had 3 children (10, 10 & 8) in our group and our guide Dylan was amazing. He was super patient with the kids and got them very interested in fishing. I was expecting them to stop after an hour but the kids loved it so much, they fished for the entire 4 hours. I would definitely book another fishing day with them the next time we're up in Central Oregon.

When my younger son was small and crazy for fishing, this was a regular haunt in Redmond. Although…read morethe park itself is short on amenities and heavy on goose and duck poop, the main draw is that this is a stocked pond (thank you, Fire Department!) that does not require a fishing license for those 14 and under. So not a place to spend all day, but certainly a place where your little ones can practice casting and attempt to hook bluegill, crappie and bass, while feeding the ducks for an hour or two.

Charlie connected us with Randy, but Randy ended getting sick so Randy connected us with Mike…read moreinstead. We had an epic day on the Rogue River! Will be coming back to fish again! Definitely with one of their guides! Great company of experienced guides who know what they're doing!

Very pleased with our experience with Fishing on the Rogue. Our charter was very professional,…read moreaccommodating, friendly and knowledgeable answering all of our never ending fishing questions. We ended up catching a 21 IB salmon and Charlie harvested it before bagging and icing the fillets for us. We were offered water, home made breakfast burritos and snacks. This charter was also less expensive than others I inquired about which helped us with our decision. Recommended

Our kids never fished before and they were so excited to catch so many fishes. Catching those…read moreking salmons were the highlights. Thank you Phil for being so patient in teaching us newbies and sorry about all the lost bait and hooks! Your partner Jason was awesome too, thanks again! "Fishing the Rogue", a must do experience!

Initially I was impressed with Phil's website. That interest led to a couple of phone calls with…read morePhil. Those conversations led to booking a trip-site unseen. I must say we choose WISELY! Not only is Phil a good guide, but he's a fantastic teacher (he taught my gf and I how to bait-bounce-a technique for salmon fishing). His equipment was in excellent repair, his boat clean and ready. I highly recommend Phil's service to anyone wanting to fish on the rivers of Southern Oregon.

Hunter was our guide and he was excellent. My two friends had no experience and he had them…read morecatching fish in no time. Very nice, very patient, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him!

What a beautiful day on the Crooked River. Tommy and John took care of 2 newbies and 3 repeats for…read morea fruitful day of fly fishing. We had a ton of fun and all felt like professionals by the end. Best guides ever!!!

Cooper Creek Reservoir is just outside the town of Sutherlin. The reservoir is a large and had much…read moremore water than I expected for this time of year. There are two boat ramps-one on each side of the long dock where you can launch a boat. There are also places to hang on the bank and get into the water without a boat. It's a beautiful reservoir with pine and deciduous trees along the bank. A perfect place to spend a day on the water.

Watson Falls is a fantastic looking 293 foot waterfall located in the Umpqua National Forest of…read moreSouthwest Oregon. It sits just 54 miles north of Crater Lake National Park. Watson Falls can be combined together among a trifecta of landmarks all within short distances of each other for a full days worth of basking among the great outdoors. First, start out here at Watson Falls. Next, head 3 miles down the road to Toketee Falls and then finish up 4.5 miles away at Umpqua Hot Springs. But, back to here at Watson Falls and what to expect... To arrive at Watson Falls, it's an easy one mile roundtrip pathway loop gaining 370 feet in elevation. Leave your car in the parking lot, then cross the street and into the forest. You'll pass over a footbridge and continue on the trail which veers towards the left. Finally, approach a Bench Viewpoint of Watson Falls, but that's not nearly a good enough perspective. Climb the rocks and head straight to the base of the falls. Then you'll confront waterfall bliss. What's terrific about standing at the bottom of Watson Falls is that you have the entire waterfall and backdrop to yourself. There's no blemishes or disturbances. In essence, the setting is a waterfall enthusiasts' dream come true. During my visit in early September around 10am, I had unlimited time to admire this stunning natural wonder. Best of all, Watson Falls is one sheer 293 foot drop. There's no cascading down a cliffside or being broken up into different sections or tiers. It truly shines outright. You can continue onward to the Upper Viewpoint which is a short little walk uphill, but the views from high up don't nearly do it justice. The Upper Viewpoint can be skipped altogether but it won't hurt to take in a different glance of Watson Falls if your curiosity gets the best of you. Finally, it's time to return back on the trail to the parking lot. In total, you can take an hour or so to appreciate experiencing Watson Falls. Next up will be Toketee Falls, which is similar to Watson Falls in that it'll take about 1 mile to reach all while hiking through the pristine Umpqua Forest. Overall, Watson Falls is a magical little roadside stop as you make your way through Southwestern Oregon. It may be under the radar, but deserves a place on your To-Do List.

Definitely one the best falls in the area! There's a trail to the bottom of the fall, a loop trail…read moreout, and another trail to overlook higher up! All worth the hike! Best to go when water is flowing heavy in early season.