Many waterfalls and swimming holes along this amazing and shaded trail…read more Love mossy rocks? How about lush ferns? How do you feel about cascading water? Do you enjoy dipping your feet into cold water on a hot summer day? Or how about swimming among giant redwood trees? If any of this sounds appealing you need to visit Sweet Creek Falls. We came in the middle of summer and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon hiking, meditating, and swimming. There are 11 waterfalls ranging in size and close to 2.5 miles all together of shaded trails to explore, rustic bridges included. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Oregon last summer. Know before you go: Parking lots at each trailhead. Super stinky bathroom located only at Homestead Trailhead. Dog friendly. And most importantly FREE! *Don't be surprised to see topless women swimming. We all have breasts and it's a beautiful thing to be free especially in a place like this. If this bothers you just look away. *Don't use Yelp directions as they'll take you to the wrong place. Use Google instead. I've reported this several times but like nearly everything I report Yelp ignores it. And Happy Earth Day! If you haven't discovered what nature can do for your soul I highly recommend getting away from the daily grind, turning your phone off, and just enjoying what places like this can do for you. It's truly magical.

Awesome trail with multiple waterfalls. Trails were nice and clear of debris and branches. A few…read morespots with bigger rocks, roots, and water. Gorgeous scenery! There are so many photo opportunities. Many different bridges along the trail allow you to walk over the water. There is a part of the trail where you have to walk through a small stream. I wasn't wearing the proper gear and didn't want wet shoes and socks, so we headed back at that point and headed towards the upper parking lot. The upper trail still had snow on the ground, and the parking area was pretty soggy. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We would love to come back again during a drier season. Highly recommend!

Great short hike around beautiful lake Marie. Easy hike, muddy in the winter. Umpqua lighthouse…read morestate park is a cute campground next to the lake. A couple of the cabins have lake views from their porches.

This is a pretty nice area to walk and it looked like it had some good fishing. The main issue was…read morethat there were a lot of unleashed dogs and people not paying attention to them so if you walk with your dog on a leash expect random dogs to come running up to you. That definitely less into the positive experience there but it was beautiful nonetheless. I would not go out of my way to come here unless I was fishing but if you're in the area and in the mood for a walk near the water this is a great place to stop

My fellow fishing passionate friends look no further! My son…read moredid an exhaustive google search and then further diligence and he wisely chose to use Captain Eliot Jenkins of BostonFlyFishing.com/GeasyBeaksFlyFishing.com for a day on the water of the North Shore chasing striped bass. What an amazing day on the water!!! Captain Eliot knows all the spots - the shallow waters of the Ipwich River and estuary, a solid rip, and the outer & inner shoreline waters of the North Shore. My son is a fly-fishing novice, so Captain Eliot smartly coached him up while working out kinks in his casting mechanics and he was casting 40 feet of line at the end on the day! We landed dozens of stripers and I landed a prize large striper (42"- 25 lbs.) using a live mackerel on light spinning gear. The Captain Eliot experience is much fun, he is a great guide and superb fishing coach! He provides great equipment - Orvis Helios, his boat a Parker SE 23 foot is a great platform to fish, and he provided lunch - fresh lobster salad sandwiches from his lobster pots -WOW!!! Captain Eliot's passion, sense of humor, knowledge and his respect and reverence for the fish has hooked us both on circle hooks for a lifetime of fishing with Captain Eliot! Thankfully, he practices catch & release. Yes, we will be back and often!

Awesome time fishing, caught some big stripers on the spin reel and also learned fly fishing. Fun…read moreweekend. They are also able to be found at greasy beaks fishing with Elliot Jenkins

I'll be up front. I love Oregon. I love how beautiful it is here. I love the slower pace of life. I…read morelove the food. I love that people here have manners. Actual manners! Sh*t, I haven't experienced anything like this since living in New England (shoutout to NH, VT, and ME). But I digress. Dealing with folks takes a toll on me so I knew I wanted to grab a couple close friends and find a serene spot in a forest somewhere to recharge my batteries. Oregon delivered as usual. Alsea Falls Recreation Site (AFRS) is a picturesque area located 30 minutes southwest of Corvallis and boasts gorgeous forests of red cedars, maples, and Douglas firs as well as two waterfalls. I thought hiking trails here were pleasant. They offer plenty of shade and aren't very strenuous. Alsea Falls is located rather close to the day use parking lot, but there is a 1.4 mile trail leading to Green Peak Falls if you walk across the wooden bridge. The trail is poorly marked so you may lose it when you end up at McBee Park campground. Stick to the right and you will find two trails. Take the right official trail with the trail post. The left trail is shorter but there are stinging nettles along the way. Green Peak is the larger of the two falls and it is possible to climb to the top via the adjacent trail (right side), but it is steep so be careful. O T H E R I N F O -Day use parking is $3. Fill out an envelope. Drop off the envelope with payment in the receptacle across from the outhouse. Keep the stub in your vehicle. -Amenities within the campground include drinking water and vault toilets. Several campsites can accommodate large RVs or trailers; up to 32 feet long. -Dogs are allowed on a leash so bring the family pup along! -Salmon and steelhead fishing during the winter months. -The park is clean. Keep it that way and pack your trash until you find a rubbish bin. -Pack a camera. Take plenty of photos. Collect memories instead of things.

I think it's great that this wetland habitat is there. So wonderful, but from a visitor's…read moreperspective, the traffic noise is something to get past.

A nice place for a little nature walk. Its not a big place just a small simple park. We got to see…read moreducks and lots of turtles. Parking was small but plentiful.

No refunds on cancellations and you must may the entire amount up front. The cancellation policy on…read morethe receipt says "Service changes may apply". I was given a credit that I have one year to book. Beware!

The owner Kirby and his wife Marge are very nice. They own the marina and the RV park and are…read moresuper friendly and have superb customer service. You can rent boats here and go salmon fishing. They have hot coffee in the marina store and will cheer you on as you catch fish! We caught an 11lb salmon and it was delicious!

Able to book online the day before. Check in was easy. We loved our boat crew so much! Shout out to…read morethe Miss Raven.

We took our grandson on his first ocean trip on 4-12-25. We all limited including ling cod…read more crabbing was slow but fun. Deckhand Derrick was legit and took care if us. Thanks again we WILL be back soon.

Just like the other reviews said, Colliding Rivers is exactly what it sounds like. The North Umpqua…read moreRiver and Little River running head first into each other. We were here visiting family and had already planned a trip to Crater Lake. Even though it wasn't raging and spectacular it's a neat place to stop and check out this unnatural event. Since there hadn't been rain in awhile it was pretty mild (see pics), but if you can time it right and there has been rain for a few (or more) days it becomes much more glorious. Nice little stop area that is kept clean and has a couple nice vantage points for viewing. If you're in the area this should make your list of nature oriented things to do, especially if you are already heading up the North Umpqua for a day of site seeing.

It's a very beautiful spot here. I wish people didn't liter and trash the area so often. People can…read morebe very disrespectful with the trash they leave.

Everything about our trip was fantastic. First and foremost, we were in town for the marathon so…read morethis was a last minute booking. Matt shuffled his schedule around to take us. Secondly, Matt was so patient with me. His instruction is spot on. We were on the fish and I caught be best trout of my life. If you are looking for a way to see some beautiful country and fish at the same time - book your trip ASAP!

Great trip with Matt! A great hang talking about fishing and the surrounding plants and wildlife…read more Very knowledgeable and set me up for success.