Feb. 2, 2012 Trail Update: Closed: Canyon Trail from North Falls to Maple Ridge (4 miles) and Winter Falls Trail Head. ALL back country trails closed. See Map
The south half of the Perimeter Trail is closed between the Rackett Ridge/Perimeter Trail intersection and the Buck Mountain Loop/Perimeter Trail intersection because of unsafe trail conditions. No estimate for reopening. The trail that goes behind Middle North Falls is closed until further notice.
Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. It is here that the Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail (770k) (Acrobat required to view map) can be found. The Canyon Trail and the falls descend to a forest floor covered with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. You will also find stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. While thousands visit the park every year, it is large enough for you to find quiet places to sit and watch for birds (download a bird list as a text file.)
The Canyon Trail is a nationally recognized trail system that leads hikers along the banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek. It takes you to 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand South Falls (177 feet), to the delicate Drake Falls (27 feet). Four of these falls have an amphitheater-like surrounding where you can walk behind the falls and feel the misty, crisp spray.
Pets at Silver Falls
Silver Falls State Park welcomes visitors and their pets to most areas of the park. Please keep in mind the following rules.
Pets, bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates are not allowed on the Trail of Ten Falls / Canyon Trail. The narrow trail is bordered in some areas by sharp drop-offs. The same restrictions apply to the Winter Trail and Maple Ridge Trail.
Going for a walk: The park has more than 25 miles of trails for hiking (14 miles of horse trails) that are pet friendly. If you have any questions about which trails will accommodate pets, check with park staff, or refer to the Silver Falls State Park Trail Guide for more information on pet restrictions.
At Silver Falls, you will find unique group camping areas like the Old and New Ranch buildings, Silver Creek Youth Camp, North Falls trailer and tent areas, RV, cabin and tent camping in the overnight campground.
2011 Opening Dates North Falls Group Camps - April 1 Howard Creek Horse Camps - April 17 Campground (A-Loop) - May 1 Picnic shelters - April 1 Old Ranch - April 1 YMCA Camp - May 1
One reservable group meeting hall, 4 reservable picnic shelters, 2 reservable ranches, Youth Camp, $5 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $30 or a 24-month permit for $50. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas.
52 electrical (maximum site 60 feet; open all year), 45 tent (tent sites closed Oct. 31-Apr. 1); group tent (3 areas); group RV (2 areas); horse camp (5 regular sites with corrals; and 1 group site with corrals; closed October 31 to April 1); 14 cabins - 10 are 2-room rustic cabins (cabins 1-10), and 4 are 1-room rustics (cabins 19, 21, 23-24). For information only, call (503) 873-8681, ext. 31 or (800) 551-6949. To make reservations, call (800) 452-5687.
Pet friendly yurts and cabins Four rustic cabins are now pet friendly to dogs and cats. There’s an optional $10 per night contribution to help us cover the additional costs to keep these pet-friendly units open. Limit 2 pets. Call 1-800-452-5687 and make your reservation (online reservations unavailable). More information and list of all campgrounds with pet friendly yurts and cabins.
Park hours of operation:
June 1 to August 31 - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 1 to February 28 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season) Electrical/Water hookup: $20 Tent site: $15 Horse camp: $15/$45 Rustic cabin: $39 Extra vehicle: $5 Daily day use: $5 Yearly day use: $30 Group (tent): $51 Group (RV): $101/$10 per unit after 10
May 1 to September 30 Electrical/Water hookup: $24 Tent site: $19 Horse camp: $19/ $58 Rustic cabin: $39 Extra vehicle: $5 Daily day use: $5 Yearly day use: $30 Group (tent): $71 Group (RV): $101/$10 per unit after 10
Four rustic cabins are now pet friendly to dogs and cats. There’s an optional $10 per night contribution to help us cover the additional costs to keep these pet-friendly units open. Limit 2 pets. Call 1-800-452-5687 and make your reservation (online reservations unavailable). More 
