Wolf Creek Inn

Wolf Creek Inn is a historic hotel near Wolf Creek, Oregon, offering nine guest rooms with private bathrooms in a structure that features classical revival design elements throughout. The property sits on expansive grounds and combines period architecture with modern comforts for visitors.

The inn was founded in 1883 by merchant Henry Smith as a stopping point for travelers using the stagecoach route between San Francisco and Portland. It served as a crucial rest station during the era of overland travel through the Pacific Northwest.

The name reflects the wildlife that once roamed this area during the inn's founding era. Its classical architectural style shows the prosperity that the trading route brought to the settlement.

The on-site restaurant offers meals to both overnight guests and visitors stopping by for dining. Self-guided tours of the building are available during specific weekday and weekend hours for those interested in exploring the interior.

The guest register contains signatures from notable literary and film figures of the early-to-mid 1900s, revealing the inn's appeal to creative travelers. These entries offer a window into the kinds of people who passed through this remote stopping point during its heyday.

Location: Josephine County

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=74

GPS coordinates: 42.69520,-123.39600

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00