Silver Falls is the secondary attraction within, Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area. A hidden gem in the dense coastal forests of southwest Oregon may be hard to find, but it’s well worth the 24-mile drive from Highway 101. The falls was measured to stand 259 feet tall, which makes it among the tallest waterfalls west of the Willamette River in Oregon. This falls is not to be confused with the many falls in Silver Falls State Park.
In the winter and early spring months a considerable volume of water thunders over this impressive waterfall. but come summer the stream is reduced to just a trickle. In a drought summer it may be possible for the falls to run entirely dry (this would likely be a very rare and short-lived occurrence
It’s possible to drive the entire Pacific Coast Scenic Byway in a single day. But why would you when you have 5 member inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild from Ocean Side to Port Orford? Take a few days, take a few side trips and enjoy the ride. Golden and Silver Falls State Park is 25 miles NE of Coos Bay, Oregon. WildSpring Guest Habitat, Port Orford, is our closest inn to the Park.
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The Oregon Trail of Waterfalls Map from the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild will inspire you. Where to Stay. What to Do. Where to Eat. Where to Play
From misty trails to roaring falls and hidden gems, Oregon’s waterfalls offer a sensory feast for adventure seekers. Oregon has more than 238 waterfalls across the state (and 1,000+ according to the Northwest Waterfalls Survey.
With winter and spring come winter storms and snow pack melt, supplying Oregon scenic rivers the water needed to create our wildly beautiful and renowned waterfalls. And it’s certainly not too early to start planning your Oregon vacation that should involve chasing waterfalls. Our Oregon Trail of Waterfalls Map was created with your planning in mind. We’ve included where to stay, things to do in Oregon, where to eat and of course, where to find some of the very best Oregon Waterfalls. Now more than two dozen inns are ready to help you plan your most EPIC Oregon road trip!
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