Recreational Activities and Cultural Attractions
Camping, fishing and hunting nearby. Tiller Ranger District in the Umpqua National Forest provides maps and information about the many small lakes and campgrounds in the area. Both fishermen and water skiers enjoy the nearby Galesville Dam and reservoir.
Annual Pioneer Days celebration is the last weekend in August and Pumpkin Festival comes in October. Locally, there are retirement centers and several churches. The Umpqua River, Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and the Oregon Coast are all within 100 miles. There are many hiking trails, waterfalls, and covered bridges around Douglas County. Take a drive on Interstate 5 and Highway 66 to see the route the covered wagons took on the Applegate Trail.
Wildlife Safari (drive through wild animal park) is just 19 miles to the north. Douglas County Museum is an outstanding facility just off I-5 near Roseburg. Many plays, musicals, and concerts are presented in Jacoby auditorium at Umpqua Community College near Roseburg. During the spring and summer months concerts are presented on the half shell at steward park in Roseburg, and in Winston.
Roseburg has several movie theaters and also an acting group that presents 5 or 6 productions per year. Douglas County Fairgrounds' building has many activities throughout the year including arts and craft shows, car racing, dog shows, coin and hobby shows, antique car rallies, and annual rodeo and the Douglas County Fair.
The Cow Creek Band of the Upmqua Tribe of Indians operates a high stakes bingo hall and gaming center, known as Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino, just north of Canyonville on their reservation property. It includes a deluxe hotel (which was added to in 2009), gift shop, fine dining, 24-hour restaurant, RV park and shows with top name entertainers.
There are many other fascinating areas to explore throughout southern Oregon:
Jet Boat rides Oregon Coast Aquarium House of Mysery - Oregon Vortex
Museums Wild Cat Parks Game Parks
Sea Lion Caves Cascades Raptor Center Wine Tasting
