Where to Stay at Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park To Silverton For details and rates see pages 16-17 Sil ver eek Cr 214 Silver Creek Canyon Trail Silver Creek Canyon Trail (Trail of Ten Falls) Maple Ridge Trail Winter Falls Trailhead Parking South Falls Day-use Area: 7) Lodge Trailhead Picnicking Swimming Parking South Falls Registration booth (.8 (1.6 ) Horse Rental Concession (.8) South Viewpoint To Salem.2 ) ) (See pages 4-5) (See page (1 (See pages 6-9) Campground Rim Trai (Trail of Ten F Ranche Park office Log cabin loop Howard Creek Horse Camp (See pages 10-11) 214 Equestrian trailhead Sm Conference Center (See page 15) 0 1 (1.6) Page 2 (2. Rim Trail Scale in miles Distance between mileage points. Dogs and bicycles prohibited on portions of Trail of Ten Falls 2 ith Cr eek
(See pages 12-13) Group camps RV dump station Lodge North Falls trailhead & day-use parking North Fork Silver Creek il Falls) es 14) (1 So.4 uth Ho Fo rk wa ) Sil rd C Camp Silver Creek (YMCA) ver ree Cr eek k Lookout Mountain Road Page 3
Introduction to Silver Falls RV Camping at Silver Falls Think of Oregon s largest state park as one big green retreat a heavily-forested getaway for groups as well as a refuge for individual campers. Within its 9,065 acres of forest, meadows, canyons and sparkling waterfalls, options include: 24 25 26 28 30 32 34 36 37 Silver Falls Campgroun 23 21 19 18 16 22 27 20 17 15 13 14 12 29 11 10 31 9 33 35 7 5 3 39 38 40 42 44 Park host 41 43 99 97 95 94 Amphitheater 92 90 93 91 100 98 96 45 47 49 51 53 55 89 8 6 4 2 46 48 50 52 54 5 Nature trail 1 mile Page 4 To horse camp, conference center
A campground with 14 modern log cabins and 100 campsites; Two RV group and three group tent camp areas; Two popular dormitory-style structures called the Ranches ; A horse camp with 6 sites, often used by equestrian groups attracted to the park s 20 miles of horse trails. Plus, Silver Falls State Park offers a large conference center with lodges for overnight guests seeking a tranquil setting for a business meeting or training seminar. The RV hookup portion of the Silver Falls campground is open all year. Its traditional campsites, all reservable, include 51 units with electrical and water hookups and 45 tent sites with water nearby. Amenities include showers and restrooms with flush toilets. All of the park s overnight escapes, except the Silver Falls Conference Center (see page 15), are reservable through Reservations Northwest, 1-800-452-5687. Rental rates are subject to change. There is no primitive backcountry camping permitted in the park. Regular campsites can be reserved online at www.oregonstateparks.org or by calling Reservations Northwest at 1-800-452-5687. To Salem d 87 88 57 6 58 Bike trail to day-use area 79 81 78 75 73 83 85 80 71 72 Park host 69 82 67 70 84 86 66 68 Park 64 host 59 61 60 65 62 63 77 76 74 5 South Fork Silver Creek 4 Extra vehicle parking Covered footbridge 6 214 2 1 8 10 7 9 Exit only Registration booth only Overnight facilities To South Falls Entrance 3 One-way One-way To A and B campground loops To ranches Gate Legend Electrical sites Tent sites Cabins Accessible campsite Accessible facilities Showers Restrooms (flush toilets) Wood bin Cabin ADA Phones Information booth Playground Potable water Pit toilets Recycle bins Horse corrals Trails Page 5
Log Cabin Camping Cabins have been part of the Silver Falls State Park summertime scene for decades, serving the overnight needs of youth groups and other various retreat participants. Now the park has rustic cabins for campers, and they re available all year. Five cabins are ADA accessible. Whether you choose one of the park s four log cabins in the main campground, or one of the 10 arranged in a cabin loop just on the other side of the South Fork of Silver Creek, you ll enjoy a unique experience that only a cabin tucked away in the woods can offer. The cabins are rustic, but they have lights and electrical heating. Features inside and out include: Beds with futon mattresses Futons Small refrigerators & microwaves Main Campgr Small square tables w/chairs Miniblinds on all windows Covered porches, some with decks Ceiling fans Campground-style fire pits Picnic tables B Loop B23 B24 Nature Trail 1 Mil B21 B19 Page 6
Cabin Loop Items to Bring Your own sleeping bag or bedding Your own cooking utensils and barbecue grill or camp stove round To Salem Bike trail to day-use area Extra vehicle parking 214 To South Falls To waterfall area Amphitheater Cabin Loop F Exit only Overnight facilities e S ork th F Registration booth eek r Cr ilve Sou le oop nd l To A a To horse camp, conference center To ran ches rou pg cam nd B 5 One-way On 4 e-w ay s L E G E N D - Accessible Restroom - Shower - Accessible Cabin Page 7
Cabin Loop Main Campground Cabins One-room cabins stand on four spacious sites. Each cabin has a double foldout futon and a double bed to sleep four people. Another four campers are allowed to stay outside on the site in RVs or tents. Restrooms and showers are located in the middle of Loop B. For details and rates, see page 16-17. 13 6 Bunk Bed 13 X13 cabin 13 Porch Double Bed Cabin Loop 10 8 9 Exit only Footbridge 1 2 7 6 5 4 3 Registration booth One- way One- way Page 8
Cabin Loop This loop has 10 cabins, each with two rooms and a deck off its front porch. Three (cabins 1, 2 and 7) are accessible to people with disabilities. Furnishings to sleep six people include: A double bed and one set of bunk beds in one room; A futon couch that folds out into a double bed in the front room. 15 5 13 X15 two-room cabin Bunk Bed A restroom/shower building (accessible to people with disabilities) is nearby. For details and rates, see page 16-17. 13 Porch Double Bed Futon Couch (Double Bed) (NOTE: No tents or RVs/trailers are allowed in the cabin loop. Only one extra vehicle is allowed and must fit on site s parking pads without extending into roadways.) Special Rules You must be 18 years of age to rent or reserve a cabin No pets allowed inside No smoking inside Check-out time is 1 p.m. (check-in anytime after 4:00 p.m.) Cabins in Loop B Page 9
Howard Creek Horse Camp Both groups and individual horseback riders find this camp appealing. At maximum capacity, the camp can accommodate 64 people and 32 horses with its five primitive campsites (no utilities), adjacent stalls and corrals. The camp closes October 31 and reopens April 1. You can either drive or ride your horse to the camp. An equestrian trailhead is located at the south entrance to the park on Highway 214. For details and rates, see page 16-17. Howard Creek To campgrounds, day-use area Gate Day-use horse trailer parking Horse trail Hiking/jogging trail Horse corrals Vault (chemical) toilet Horse rentals Fee Station Gate F To Conference Center Page 10
Howard Creek Howard Creek C Horse Camp B A D E Howard Creek camp loop road To Buck Mt. Loop Page 11
North Falls Group Camps Group camping at Silver Falls State Park means circling 25 RVs in one of two areas, or pitching tents to sleep up to 25 people in one of three areas. All five of the areas are reservable from April 1 October 31. Although you ll find ample space in the two RV areas, you won t find sewer, electrical or water connections. However, the park s RV dump station is located at the camp entrance. Each of the group tent areas has picnic tables and outdoor fire pits. Water and restrooms (with flush toilets) are nearby. You can also reserve the North Falls Lodge for your group at any time of the year. The lodge has tables and seating for 100. Its modern kitchen is equipped with a large grill, oven and refrigerator/freezer. North Falls Group Camps RV sta Host B A To Canyon Trail Group RV areas North Page 12
photo to come Group RV A The RV camp along with the lodge makes an attractive setting for family reunions. The lodge also is often reserved for weddings, wedding receptions and meetings. A $3 day use fee applies to all vehicles that use the facilities. For details and rates, see page 16-17. 4 21 Group tent areas Y V Dump ation HW To Silverton To South Falls (6 vehicle max.) Group Tent B Group Tent A A B C Lodge Parking Lot (30 vehicle max.) h Falls Lodge Page 13
The Ranches Looking for a fun retreat for a family reunion? A youth campout? How about an outdoor school? Silver Falls State Park has two places for you the Old Ranch and the New Ranch. Amidst spacious, rolling meadows, both the Old and the New accommodate the overnight needs of up to 75 people in dormitory-style bunkhouses. Differences between the two are few, but significant. The New Ranch, which is open year-round, is insulated with heated restrooms; otherwise, its fireplace serves as a heat source. The Old Ranch is open April 1-October 31. Both have: Large central fireplaces dominating large open areas. Wooden bunk beds lining the walls of sleeping lofts. Modern restrooms (showers available in campground). Picnic tables. Modern kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, refrigerators, freezers and microwaves. SPECIAL NOTE: You need to furnish your own mattress pad and/or sleeping bag and your own cooking and eating utensils. Both Ranches are reservable through Reservations Northwest, 1-800-452-5687. For details and rates, see page 16-17. Parking Old Ranch Ranches Parking Parking New Ranch 1/4 mile To Day-use S o u t h F o r k S i l v e r C r e e k To Youth Camp Page 14
Silver Falls Conference Center Old Ranch Blending in with its beautiful setting, the Silver Falls Conference Center is a special place for business meetings and training seminars. The complex includes: Four group lodges Ten cabins Two meeting halls Smith Creek dining hall Seasonal/outdoor swimming pool (heated) Access to hiking trails Each lodge has a gathering room and six bedrooms to accommodate up to 12 overnight guests. Two rustic duplex cabins with restroom and shower each accommodates four. The complex s other eight cabins, called the Upper Smith Creek cabins, form a cluster upstream from the main meeting hall. They have single and double beds to sleep 20-22 guests. Another smaller meeting hall stands next to the cabins, which, like the complex s other buildings, are all heated and reservable year-round. The Conference Center is operated by a private concessionair. Call 503-873-8875 for reservations. Ask for a Silver Falls Conference Center brochure if you need more details or visit www.silverfallsconference.com. Page 15
Rates & Information CAMPGROUND SEASON RATES PRIME SEASON MAY 1 - SEPT 30 DISCOVERY SEASON OCT 1 - APRIL 30 ELECTRIC/WATER $20.00 $16.00 TENT $16.00 $12.00 CABINS $35.00 $35.00 SHOWERS (for non-registered visitors) $2.00 $2.00 EXTRA VEHICLE $5.00 $5.00 Max 8 people per site. Site 1-24 open year-round. Check-in time 4pm; Check-out time 1pm; 4 & 6 person cabins are available. All areas, including group facilities, need to have their day-use visitors obtain a $3 day-use pass per vehicle. Please call park for more information. Nightly site rates provide for one vehicle only. Only one camping unit allowed per site. (See definition of camping unit to the right.) Max 1 extra vehicle per campsite or cabin effective January 1, 2006. GROUP AREAS SEASON RATES NORTH FALLS GROUP TENT AREAS A,B, & C Max 25 people per site; Max 6 vehicles NORTH FALLS GROUP RV AREA A NORTH FALLS GROUP RV AREA B PRIME SEASON MAY 1 - SEPT 30 $60 PER NIGHT $80 PER NIGHT $80 PER NIGHT DISCOVERY SEASON OCT 1 - APRIL 30 CLOSED (Nov 1-March 31) CLOSED (Nov 1-March 31) Rate based on 10 camping units; $8.00 each additional camping unit up to 25; Max 50 people: Max vehicles 25 CLOSED (Nov 1-March 31) Rate based on 10 camping units; $8.00 each additional camping unit up to 25; Max 50 people; Max vehicles 25 RANCHES SEASON RATES OLD RANCH (rate based on 25 people) Page 16 PRIME SEASON MAY 1 - SEPT 30 DISCOVERY SEASON OCT 1 - APRIL 30 $100 PER NIGHT CLOSED (Nov 1-March 31) NEW RANCH (rate based on 25 people) $100 PER NIGHT OPEN YEAR-ROUND $4.00 each additional person; Max 75 people (includes overnight & day use guests) Max 30 vehicles; RV space is limited-2 RVs max per Ranch, no hookups. Beginning 2007, RVs will no longer be allowed. Up to 12 tents will be allowed in designated areas only.
HOWARD CREEK HORSE CAMP SEASON RATES AREA A, B, D, E & F: 1 set of 4 corrals at each site AREA C: 12 corrals (requires a minimum of 3 camping units and 8 people) PRIME SEASON MAY 1 - SEPT 30 DISCOVERY SEASON OCT 1 - APRIL 30 $16.00 $12.00 (closed Nov 1-March 31) Max 8 people per site; Max 4 horses/animals; Max 3 vehicles (one vehicle included in rate) $48.00 $36 (closed Nov 1-March 31) Max 24 people; Max 12 horses/animals; Max 6 vehicles (3 vehicles included in rate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAMPING UNIT: Is the primary camping accommodations used by a family unit. A primary accomodation can be a RV, motorhome, trailer or van. CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00PM & CHECK-OUT TIME: 1:00PM: This applies to all overnight campsites, group sites and facilities. Does not apply to picnic shelters and day-use facilities. RESERVATIONS NORTHWEST: All park facilities are on the statewide reservation system, Reservations Northwest. There is a $6.00 non-refundable reservation fee for all reservations. To make or cancel a reservation please contact Reservations Northwest at 1-800-452-5687. QUESTIONS: Please contact the registration booth at Silver Falls State Park at 1-503-873-8681 ext. 31. DAY-USE FEE: The $3.00 day-use fee is in effect year-round. All day visitors visiting overnight guests must have a day pass. SEASON RATES: Prime Season and Discovery Season rates only apply to the campground sites. All other facilites are the same rate regardless of the season. WEB: For more information please visit us at: www.oregonstateparks.org CONTACT US AT: Silver Falls State Park PH (503) 873-8681 ext. 31 or 20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE ext. 24 (off season) Sublimity, OR 97385 FAX (503) 873-8925 Page 17
Rules & Regulations 1) Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. 7 a.m. (includes generators) 2) All pets must be on leashes except for when in the pet exercise area, located in the day-use area. Pet owners are responsible for all waste removal. 3) Pets (even if carried) are prohibited on the Canyon Trail or Maple Ridge Trail due to high use and narrowness of the trail. Check trail guides for trail options for pets. 4) Pets are prohibited in the rustic log cabins and other park buildings due to sanitary reasons. 5) Please do not collect, pick or dig up any flowers, roots or other plants. Berries may be picked for personal consumption. North Falls Lodge Page 18
6) All vehicles must be parked on hard pad at each site. Please do not park on vegetation, including grass. This will prevent the browning of vegetation. 7) One vehicle per campsite is included in the site rate. Any additional vehicles will be charged a $5 extra vehicle fee per night. If the vehicle does not fit in the site, it must be moved to the overflow area (space is limited). 8) Daytime visitors to the campground must pay the $3 day-use fee and vacate the park by 10 p.m. 9) Campfires are permitted only in designated fire pits. Please fully extinguish your fire before you leave. 10) The RV dump station is located at North Falls Group Camp area. 11) Please do not ride bicycles or skateboards on paved pedestrian trails in the campground. Old Ranch 12) Only licensed motorized vehicles are allowed on park roads. Use of any unlicensed motorized scooter, motorcycle, etc is prohibited. Page 19
Reservations Call Reservations Northwest, 1-800-452-5687, to reserve all park overnight accommodations, other than its conference center facilities. The South Falls day-use area picnic shelters also are reservable by calling Reservations Northwest. When available, campsites and cabins in the park s campgrounds may be rented on a firstcome, first-served basis. To make conference center reservations, call 1-503-873-8875. Want more information about things to do at the park? Ask for the Silver Falls State Park Trail Guide. Or call the Oregon State Park Information Center, 1-800-551-6949, Silver Falls State Park, 503-873-8681, or visit the Oregon State Parks website: www.oregonstateparks.org Oregon Parks and Recreation Department 725 Summer St. NE Ste C Salem, OR 97301 www.oregonstateparks.org Printed on Recycled Paper This publication is available in alternative formats on request. Write to: OPRD, 725 Summer St. NE Ste. C, Salem, OR 97301; or call (503) 986-0707 (for the hearing impaired, 1-800-735-2900). 63400-8064 (10/05)