Local Area Attractions Near Sutherlin / Umpqua Valley KOA Holiday

Fun and Family-Friendly Things to do in Sutherlin, Oregon
A common question our guests ask is “what is there to do in Sutherlin, anyway?”. Our local attractions range from wine tasting to river rafting! There are so many things to do in Sutherlin, that it’s hard to list them all in one place. To make planning your next trip to our area even easier, we’ve selected some of the best things to do in Sutherlin, Oregon. Check out the options below.

Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari

One of the most unique things to do in Sutherlin, Oregon is visiting the Wildlife Safari. Located 17.38 miles from the Sutherlin | Umpqua Valley KOA Park - Wildlife Safari is a safari park in Winston, Oregon, United States. It is home to hundreds of animals that wander freely over the 600-acre park, which guests can drive through. The park also includes a walk-through exhibit displaying some of the park's smaller animals.

1790 Safari Rd

Winston, OR 97496

541-679-6761

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Umpqua Food Trail

Umpqua Food Trail

Heading out on a Southern Oregon road trip and need a great cup of coffee, an amazing farm-to-table dinner or a tasting room with a view around Roseburg? Now you can pull out the Great Umpqua Food Trail map to find about 45 stops just a short detour off the highway that focus on local ingredients that were grown, raised, harvested or created in Southern Oregon's “Great Umpqua” region — named for the watershed and the lush valleys through which the river and its tributaries flow.Choose a section of the trail for a day (or week) of food adventure: wineries, breweries and farm-to-table restaurants, farmers markets, farm stands, u-pick farms, bakeries and cafes. The businesses along the Great Umpqua Food Trail share a commitment to promoting and sourcing products that are grown, raised or created in the Great Umpqua region. Find your themed route below or download the official brochure.

Roseburg

Roseburg, OR 97470

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Heceta Head Lighthouse

Heceta Head Lighthouse

The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper's house are circa 1894. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse is a working lighthouse. From a height of 205 feet above the ocean, its "first order" Fresnel lens casts it's beams some 21 miles out to sea. It is the brightest light on the Oregon coast. It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States.

92072 Hwy 101 South

Yachats, OR 97498

866-547-3696

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Unique Dining Options

Unique Dining Options

At home in an elegant brick building in the heart of downtown, Brix Grill's warm and casual interior is a welcoming spot to enjoy a diverse menu; choose from steaks, seafood, burgers and pastas with a full bar, craft beer and a very respectable wine list. Whether it's date night or you simply want to treat yourself, dinner at True Kitchen + Bar is a great choice; the “social” appetizers, like truffled mac, don't have to be shared and the pistachio pesto primavera is photo-worthy. While it's true The Parrot House has been recently renovated, it offers a charming restaurant, housed in a picturesque 1891 residence,  the chef will satisfy all your locavore cravings (be sure to ask about the ghost stories!).

1851 SE Stephens

Roseburg, OR 97470

Umpqua River

Umpqua River

The Umpqua River on the Pacific coast of Oregon in the United States is approximately 111 miles (179 km) long. One of the principal rivers of the Oregon Coast and known for bass and shad, the river drains an expansive network of valleys in the mountains west of the Cascade Range and south of the Willamette Valley, from which it is separated by the Calapooya Mountains. From its source northeast of Roseburg, the Umpqua flows northwest through the Oregon Coast Range and empties into the Pacific at Winchester Bay. The river and its tributaries flow almost entirely within Douglas County, which encompasses most of the watershed of the river from the Cascades to the coast. The "Hundred Valleys of the Umpqua" form the heart of the timber industry of southern Oregon, generally centered on Roseburg.The Native Americans in the Umpqua's watershed consist of several tribes, such as the Lower and Upper Umpqua (for which the river is named), and the Kalapuya.

Umpqua River

Umpqua, OR 97486

Cooper Creek Reservoir

Cooper Creek Reservoir

Cooper Creek Reservoir is a body of water behind an earthen dam across Cooper Creek in the Umpqua River basin of the U.S. state of Oregon. The reservoir is in Douglas County, about 2 miles east of Sutherlin and about 11 miles north of Roseburg. The impoundment provides part of Sutherlin's drinking water.

Cooper Creed Rd

Sutherlin, OR 97479

Central Park in Sutherlin

Central Park in Sutherlin

Central Park features the Sutherlin Veterans Memorial and displays one of Oregon?s 59 surviving steam locomotives. It is home to the Sutherlin Community Center, tennis courts, picnic areas and a playground. Locals and visitors alike enjoy a variety of live musical events, festivals and activities year round.The children's play area has brand new safe, fun and colorful play equipment. The one-thousand foot splash pad will be ready to enjoy this Summer 2017!Central Park is also home to Sutherlin's Historic Flag Walk!

399 E Dean Ave

Sutherlin, OR 97479

541-459-2956

Rochester Bridge

Rochester Bridge

The Rochester Covered Bridge, with its droopy-eyed appearance, sits just three miles northwest of Sutherlin among the farms surrounding the Calapooya River. The design of this bridge is unique among Oregon roofed structures, featuring windows having graceful curved tops.Built by veteran builder Floyd Frear, the bridge combines both beauty and strength offered by the wooden structure.In the late 1950s, a nearby covered span was torched and destroyed by a county crew to make way for a new concrete bridge. Rumors had spread that the Rochester bridge would meet the same fate. Many local residents, fearful that those same county workers who favored progress would wait until nightfall to burn the Rochester Bridge, sat through the night with guns and rifles to safeguard the dilapidated structure. With the arrival of daylight, the bridge was safe. County commissioners then promised the residents the bridge would not be burned. The Rochester Bridge was remodeled in 1969 when county crews worked to replace portal boarding, the approaches and the abutments.HOW TO GET THERE: From Sutherlin travel west on Highway 138 approximately two miles to Sterns Lane. Turn north on Sterns Lane to Rochester Road. The bridge is just north of the intersection of Sterns Lane and Rochester Road.

Rochester Road

Oakland, OR 97462

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Sea Lion Caves

Sea Lion Caves

Sea Lion Caves is nature's home for wild sea lions and a variety of sea birds. Sea Lion Caves is located 11 miles North of Florence on the Oregon Coast. The vast cavern with the roar of the great Steller sea lions, the cries of the wailing birds, and the restless surge of the ocean into the cave below, form an unforgettable experience.

91560 Hwy 101. N

Florence, OR 97439

541-547-3111

Sutherlin Dog Park

Sutherlin Dog Park

Animal park in Sutherlin, Oregon. Port-a-Potty, benches, water and cover available. No fee's and open 7-days a week.

Edgewood Blvd

Sutherlin, OR 97479

Douglas County Museum

Douglas County Museum

The Douglas County Museum has been collecting, preserving and exhibiting natural and cultural history items for more than 50 years. From the snow capped peak of Mt. Thielsen, in the Cascades Mountain Range, through the Umpqua River Valley, then over the Coastal Mountain Range, to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean at Winchester Bay, Douglas County traverses an amazingly wide range of elevations and environments. Defined by the watershed basin of the Umpqua River system: North and South Umpquas, and their merger to form the Main Umpqua, Douglas County's ecological diversity is showcased in Oregon's largest natural history exhibition – The Land of the Umpquas'.

123 Museum Dr

Roseburg, OR 97471

541-957-7007

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Music On the Half Shell

Music On the Half Shell

If you are a music lover and are looking for things to do in Sutherlin, Oregon, you've found the right option. Music on the Half Shell is a venue at Stewart Park in Roseburg that provides free concerts to the public in Roseburg, Oregon, featuring quality artists who would normally perform at distant venues for a substantial admission fee. A Roseburg tradition in its 28th year. Every summer season, people gather on Tuesday evenings at Stewart Park to listen to music, socialize, eat dinner on the lawn and experience the great community in which we live.

1003 W Stewart Park Dr

Roseburg, OR 97471

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Stewart Park in Roseburg

Stewart Park in Roseburg

Explore the river or have a picnic right in the heart of Roseburg. Kids will love the playground and authentic train. Parents will love people watching and a picnic in the grass!

1003 NW Stewart Park Dr

Roseburg, OR 97471

Umpqua Valley Wine Country

Umpqua Valley Wine Country

Here in the Umpqua Valley, we celebrate the pioneering spirit of our family owners, tranquil beauty of our region and abundant recreation available for all to enjoy. Founded in 1969, we are proud to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of our wine growing region. Our wine growing history dates back to the 1880's when German immigrants planted the first wine grape vineyard in the Valley. Today, we are home to 30 family owned and operated wineries, over 40 different wine varieties, and the start of many treasured memories you'll create while exploring our region. Check out their website for their wine trial map!

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Umpqua Highway of Waterfalls

Umpqua Highway of Waterfalls

There's nothing like taking a long, scenic drive past some of Oregon's most beautiful waterfalls. Lovingly called the Highway of Waterfalls, Highway 138 is a gorgeous road that winds alongside the North Umpqua River past tons of amazing waterfalls, hiking trails, campgrounds, and more. A scenic drive on this beautiful highway will lead you on an unforgettable Oregon adventure. The first waterfall is lovingly called Deadline Falls and is located 40 minutes from the park and the last (but not least!) Clearwater falls is located about 1.5 hours from the park.

Oregon Hwy 138

Dixonville, OR 97470

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Elkton Butterfly Pavilion

Elkton Butterfly Pavilion

The Elkton Community Education Center (ECEC) has operated a popular butterfly pavilion for 13 years to teach people about the life cycle and habitat needs of native butterflies in the Umpqua River Valley. More than 4000 people visit each year, providing a significant economic boost for Elkton, one of Oregon's smallest incorporated towns. Best time to visit: June-September, 10-4 Tuesday – Saturday. Call to confirm availability, thank you!

15850 State Highway 38 W

Elkton, OR 97436

541-584-2692

Ride or hike the North Umpqua trail

Ride or hike the North Umpqua trail

Oregon is home to some of the best mountain-biking destinations in the world, and the Umpqua National Forest is no exception. Southern Oregon's 79-mile North Umpqua Trail (The NUT), with its old-growth forest and technical singletrack, is a long-time favorite of Oregonians and visiting mountain bikers — so much so that it's included on the International Mountain Bicycling Association's exclusive list of IMBA Epic Rides. The western most section is the Tioga section with access to 2 beautiful waterfalls. The trail runs along Highway 138 between Diamond Lake and Roseburg.

Highway 138

Roseburg, OR 97471

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Ford's Pond Trail

Ford's Pond Trail

Ford's Pond is a local hotspot, perfect for all of your favorite outdoor activities. Go on a nature walk, birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking all while taking in the scenic landscape surrounding this large pond.

430-488 SW Church Rd

Sutherlin, OR 97479

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival dates back to 1935 and was founded by Angus L. Bowmer. The theatre troupe offers a wide variety of performances ranging from, as the name implies, Shakespeare to other classical and contemporary plays. Seeing one of these shows is truly a great experience, especially if you are looking for some fun to fill up the evening.

241 Hargadine St

Ashland, OR 97520

541-488-2902

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Lithia Park

Lithia Park

Lithia Park is one of the largest parks in our area, covering roughly 93 acres of forested land. This park stretches through downtown Ashland and makes its way toward Mount Ashland. In the Fall, the park is especially beautiful as you get to witness all of the trees turn shades of bright reds, oranges and yellows. We highly recommend this if you are looking to visit somewhere relaxing with picturesque scenery.

Winburn Way

Ashland, OR 97520

541-488-5340

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The Turkey Hall

The Turkey Hall

Looking for a taste of the local cuisine? We recommend The Turkey Hall. The Turkey Hall is a local favorite known for its gourmet and themed buffets. They're most famous for their American Barbecue buffet -- that's right, all-you-can-eat barbecue. Wow!

121 NE 2nd St

Oakland, OR 97462

541-315-2421

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Micelli Park

Micelli Park

Micelli Park is a 6-acre riverfront park with tons of amenities for you and your family to enjoy. The park's amenities include a ball field, an open lawn, benches and a playground. The park also conveniently has restrooms, making this the perfect place to take your kids for an entire day of outdoor fun.

1458 SE Micelli St

Roseburg, OR 97470

541-492-6730

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