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Wolf Creek Recreation Area

Glide, Oregon · Douglas County

Pack a lunch in your backpack and head out for an attractive hike through an old growth forest. This 1.2 mile forest trail leads to a cascading two-tier waterfall that plummets 75 and 50 feet into plunge pools. During the rainy seasons of winter and early spring, the massive upper Wolf Creek Falls puts on a display of …

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About Wolf Creek Recreation Area

Pack a lunch in your backpack and head out for an attractive hike through an old growth forest. This 1.2 mile forest trail leads to a cascading two-tier waterfall that plummets 75 and 50 feet into plunge pools. During the rainy seasons of winter and early spring, the massive upper Wolf Creek Falls puts on a display of strength and power. Spring brings on lush vegetation and vibrant colors for photographers. The reduced water flows in the summer months reveal the complex channels and pathways the water has carved into the bedrock cliffs underneath Wolf Creek Falls.Know Before You GoThe trailhead provides ample parking, a vault toilet, and a picnic table across the road from the trailhead.A single picnic site is located approximately one-half mile up the trail.Please stay on the trail to avoid starting new trails.Open year round.Point of InterestThe Umpqua National Forest manages several other waterfalls in the vicinity of Little River including Grotto, Hemlock, Yakso, and Shadow Falls.

How to Get There

Travel east on Highway 138 from Roseburg to Glide. Turn east (right) on Little River Road (County Rd #17) and travel 10.7 miles to the Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead (at arched foot-bridge).

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Plan Your Visit to Wolf Creek Recreation Area

Heading to Wolf Creek Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Wolf Creek Recreation Area?

No central reservation system listed for Wolf Creek Recreation Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/10037) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Wolf Creek Recreation Area?

Travel east on Highway 138 from Roseburg to Glide. Turn east (right) on Little River Road (County Rd #17) and travel 10.7 miles to the Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead (at arched foot-bridge).

How do I contact Wolf Creek Recreation Area?

You can reach the park at phone: 541-440-4930 or email: BLM_OR_RB_Mail@blm.gov.