If you’re a lover of adventure and want to explore Roseburg, Oregon, Rising River RV Resort & River House is the perfect place for you to stay!
With our exceptional service, friendly staff, modern amenities, and spectacular views of the South Umpqua River, you’ll have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip. We offer spacious RV sites and riverfront cabins surrounded by majestic trees.
Plus, with the convenient location near all the top attractions in the area, you’ll be able to easily explore and experience all that Roseburg has to offer.
In this blog, we’ve put together a list of some of the must-try attractions and activities in the area. So, whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, indulge in some local food and wine, or simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery, there’s something for everyone in Roseburg.
Keep reading to learn more and start planning your memorable trip!
Apocalypse Guide Service
Roseburg’s Apocalypse Guide Service offers excellent fishing trips all year round in some of Oregon’s most beautiful and exciting locations.
The company’s name was inspired by the “Call Sign” used by the HMLA-267 Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron during their combat tour in Afghanistan in 2011. Captain Tom, the company’s founder, was a part of this squadron, where he provided close air support for troops on the ground and armed escort for evacuations provided by “Dust Off.” He considers this experience as a significant one and wants to incorporate it into the brand.
Captain Tom served six years as a Helicopter Mechanic in the United States Marine Corps. Unfortunately, he was medically retired in 2013 after an 11-month battle with bone cancer. Fishing has been his lifelong passion, with his real love being chasing Anadromous fish in the Pacific Northwest. Tom’s lifelong dream is to be a guide and help people learn how to fish.
With an experienced guide, you can catch a variety of fish, including steelhead, salmon, shad, and smallmouth bass. So make sure to include a fishing adventure in your bucket list!
Douglas County Museum
The Douglas County Museum is a must-visit place that offers a friendly and fascinating experience. This museum has diverse exhibits, including farm equipment, wildlife native to the area, hands-on projects for children, and photographs depicting Douglas County’s history.
The museum has been collecting, preserving, and exhibiting natural and cultural history items for over 50 years. Being at the heart of a natural resource-based economy, the museum pays special attention to the history of mining, fishing, farming, and timber harvesting in Douglas County. The museum features Oregon’s largest natural history collection, with over 7,500 items that help tell the ancient and contemporary stories of the Umpqua River Valley.
Additionally, the museum houses one of the most comprehensive plant collections in the Pacific Northwest in its research herbarium, with nearly 3,000 cataloged specimens. The museum’s historical artifact collection is one of the most extensive in the state, with over 8,640 items that illustrate the area’s history. The museum also provides public access to research materials for those interested in the people, places, and events of Douglas County. Through the Lavola Bakken Research Library, you can access a wide array of printed materials, including books, manuscripts, photos, newspapers, and much more.
Stewart Park
If you’re looking for an enjoyable and picturesque place to spend some time outdoors, check out Stewart Park.
This large regional park covers over 236 acres and offers various amenities and activities. Some of the highlights include the Stewart Park Golf Course, Umpqua Valley Tennis, and Roseburg American Legion Baseball. You can also attend live music events like Music on the Halfshell and watch movies in the park.
The park also features a concrete skate park, butterfly garden, and antique steam locomotive. You can make use of various facilities such as ball fields, bike paths, walking trails, horseshoe pits, botanical gardens, rivers/ponds, open grass spaces, pavilions/gazebos, picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and wildlife facilities. Additionally, there are several pavilions available for rent.
Umpqua Valley Winegrowers
Come and experience exceptional wines in the Umpqua Valley in Southern Oregon! Umpqua Valley is known as the cradle of modern Oregon fine wine.
The Umpqua Valley has a rich history of wine-making that goes back to the 1880s when German immigrants, who had previously worked for the Beringer Bros., the oldest continuously operating vineyard in Napa, planted the first wine grape vineyard in the area.
After Prohibition, in 1961, Richard Sommer established HillCrest Vineyard near Roseburg and became the first person to plant and bottle Pinot Noir in Oregon, despite being told by his UC Davis colleagues that it was impossible to successfully grow wine grapes in Oregon. In the 1970s, more wineries like Henry Estate Winery and Girardet opened up. The Umpqua Valley appellation officially became recognized in 1984.
Today, the Umpqua Valley appellation continues to evolve, with over 30 wineries producing more than 40 varieties of wine, which are some of America’s most distinctive wines. The area is filled with lush rolling vineyards, known as the “100 Valleys of Umpqua”.
As more winemakers discover the area, they bring with them a passion for innovation and world-class wine-making. The welcoming hospitality will make your experience even more enjoyable. You can visit the winery listing to plan your getaway. Don’t forget to get the Tasting Pass to make the most of your visit!
Waterfalls in Umpqua National Forest
Explore the stunning Umpqua National Forest and catch a glimpse of more than a dozen waterfalls along the “The Highway of Waterfalls” – the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway stretching from Highway 138 to Highway 97. The trailheads are easily accessible from the parking areas, and the hikes are categorized from easy to moderate.
Here are some of the top waterfall trails in the Umpqua National Forest:
Toketee Falls
This 1.3 km out-and-back trail near Idleyld Park, Oregon, is considered moderately challenging and takes around 24 minutes to complete on average. The best time to visit is between April and November. You can bring your dog, but it must be on a leash. The trail leads to a stunning waterfall over basalt cliffs that cascades into a wave-tossed pool.
Toketee Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in Oregon, renowned far and wide for its graceful columnar basalt formation framing the two-stepped falls. The North Umpqua River has carved a sinuous gorge out of the lava flow, resulting in a waterfall that is 113 feet in height, consisting of a 28-foot upper tier, which plunges into a pool flanked by a deep alcove, followed by an 85-foot plunge into a large pool.
At the trailhead, you will pass the wooden 12-foot diameter Toketee Pipeline, which diverts much of the volume of the North Umpqua River to a powerhouse downstream. This artificial taming of the river allows the waterfall to flow consistently all year long.
Watson Falls
This 1.3-km loop trail near Clearwater, Oregon, is also considered moderately challenging and takes around 41 minutes to complete on average. Best time to plan some hiking is between April and November. Your furry friend can join in but must be on a leash.
The trail leads to a 272-foot waterfall over basalt lava cliffs up the Umpqua River Valley. Watson Falls is the third-highest waterfall in Oregon and is the most beautiful waterfall along the North Umpqua River Valley. You will cross a wooden bridge below the falls that will put you right into the lower rapids with an amazing view of the falls as they roar over the basalt lava cliffs ahead.
Trestle Creek Falls Loop
The moderately challenging 5.8-km loop trail near Dorena, Oregon, takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete on average. It’s a favorite among hikers, but if you prefer a bit of peace and quiet, try visiting during quieter times of the day. The trail is best enjoyed between January and November, and you’re welcome to bring your pet along as long as they remain on a leash.
This is a great spot for photographers to capture some stunning shots. The trail leads to two stunning waterfalls: the Upper and Lower Trestle Creek Falls. The Upper Falls is a sight to behold, dropping 90 feet from a basalt bluff into a tranquil pool surrounded by lush greenery. To get there, you’ll need to follow a steep path that winds up through switchbacks, but the breathtaking view is worth every step. The falls are framed by towering old-growth Douglas fir and cedar trees, adding to the magical atmosphere of the place.
The Lower Falls is just as stunning, cascading down a 45-foot-high moss-covered basalt rock face and into a small pool. The falls are surrounded by a variety of flora, from ferns to mosses, and the scene is a perfect example of the natural beauty of the region.
Wildlife Safari
Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon, houses over 500 animals from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This wildlife park is not just an ordinary zoo, as it provides over 600 acres of space for some of the rarest, most endangered, and most fascinating species on the planet to roam freely.
Founded in 1972 by Frank Hart, Wildlife Safari was established with the aim of saving and protecting endangered species from all over the world. The park is now a non-profit organization managed by the Safari Game Search Foundation and accredited by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), with the mission to provide the highest quality interaction with wildlife to inspire lifelong commitments to conservation, education and the preservation of native and exotic species.
At the park, visitors can drive through the 4.5-mile trek to see a variety of large and small animals, including ostrich, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, African elephants, lions, Sumatran tigers, and cheetahs. Wildlife Safari is actually one of the top cheetah breeding research centers in the world and the top facility of its kind outside of Africa.
In addition to the animals, there are other attractions you can enjoy, such as the Safari Grill, a gift shop, a narrow-gauge railroad, beautiful gardens, and a unique petting zoo.
If you’re planning to visit the park regularly, you can become a member of Wildlife Safari starting from $115, which will give you unlimited drive-through admission to the park for one whole year.
The park is open seven days a week (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Experience the Best of Roseburg at Rising River RV Resort & River House
Rising River RV Resort is the perfect place for you to stay! With plenty of exciting activities nearby, including fishing, whitewater boating, mountain biking, climbing, hiking, and more, you’ll have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience firsthand all that Roseburg, Oregon, has to offer. Reach out to us today through any of the following to book your stay and start planning your outdoor adventure!
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