Cascadia State Park

The state park spans 253 acres of woodland along the South Santiam River, featuring Lower Soda Creek Falls and two primary hiking trails through Douglas-fir forests.

The land holds remnants of an 1896 resort built by George Geisendorfer, who marketed the mineral spring waters until the state of Oregon acquired it in 1940.

Native American tribes of Molalla and Kalapuya regularly gathered at this location to harvest huckleberries, fish in the river, and conduct hunting expeditions.

The park maintains 23 camping sites from May to September, including 13 first-come-first-served spots and 10 sites available through advance reservations near Highway 20.

Visible wagon ruts near Soda Creek's confluence with South Santiam River mark the historic path where Willamette Valley settlers created a bypass for horse-drawn wagons.

Location: Oregon

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=150

GPS coordinates: 44.39820,-122.47300

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47