Destinations

There are myriad exciting, interesting and beautiful places in and around Oakridge.  Here are a few you won't want to miss!

Office Covered Bridge - This 180 feet span is the longest covered bridge in Oregon and the only one with a secondary pedestrian lane. Located in neighboring Westfir, it is also the location of many trailheads along the North Fork of the Willamette River and the start of the Aufderheide Scenic By-Way.

Aufderheide Scenic Byway - Dedicated to the memory of a lifelong champion of the Willamette National Forest, Robert Aufderheide, this 70- mile stretch is part of the 220-mile West Cascades Scenic Byway and features old-growth trees, waterfalls, hot springs and wildflowers.

Willamette Fish Hatchery - A visit to the Willamette Fish Hatchery is fun for the whole family. Feed the fish, walk the interpretive trail, play mini-golf, visit the natural history museum, see wood-carving artworks.

McCredie Hot Springs - These undeveloped geothermal springs with temps from 98-113° F. Located between milepost 46-47, near Blue Pool Campground off Hwy 58.

Oakridge Museum - Open Saturday from 1-4 p.m. (and by appointment 541-782-2402), the Oakridge Museum is a treasure trove of community artifacts, early technologies, social and political history, and rare, one-of-a-kind displays.

Salt Creek Falls - Oregon’s second highest waterfall tumbles 286 feet in a 60 foot wide swath, just 20 minutes from Oakridge. A paved, wheelchair-accessible path from the parking area makes getting to the falls easy for everyone. An unpaved trail leads to the bottom of the falls for a different perspective.

Uptown Business District - Businesses in the core of Oakridge is transforming the town’s main street into a vibrant and active shopping area. A new hostel and bakery have opened alongside a brew pub, dress shop, therapeutic massage studio and much more.