BRANDBORG WINERY
345 First St., Elkton
541-584-2870

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541-584-2357 Elkton

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ELKTON BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
420 2nd St, Elkton, OR

ELKTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
344 3rd St. Elkton, OR

Oregon Route 38, commonly referred to as Hwy. 38, extends between the City of Reedsport (36 miles west of Elkton) and the I-5 interchange (21 miles east of Elkton). The mileage posts begin at Reedsport and count forward to I-5. The City of Elkton is located about milepost 36. The Umpqua River Scenic Byway follows Hwy. 38 from Reedsport and then turns onto Hwy 138 on the east side of Elkton. The entire drive from Elkton to Reedsport is spectacular any time of year, any time of day. Here are some of our preferred highlights along this road:

• Scottsburg County Park, MP 16: Boat ramp, playground, picnic area
• Loon Lake Road, MP 13: Driving inland for 7 miles and one will come upon Loon Lake Recreation Site; a BLM managed campground/day use area that is typically open from late May – late September. There is a large picnic area, sandy beach that is excellent for swimming, and a lake that provides all sorts of watersport fun. Just a couple miles past this site is Loon Lake Lodge & RV Resort which is open from April – October. The Lodge offers a wide variety of watersport rentals, a store, and a deli. Here’s a bit of history on Loon Lake. The drive along Loon Lake Rd. is windy, following beautiful Mill Creek; it will take about 15 minutes to reach the BLM site. Loon Lake (BLM) is our family’s favorite summer spot in all of Oregon. We’ve been going there for over 40 years for camping and day-use fun; we thoroughly enjoy the sandy beach and swimming. 
• Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area, MP 3-6: A herd of Roosevelt Elk live in the pasture lands and hills near the highway. There are several turnouts and a parking area with an information kiosk for viewing and learning more about the elk. This is a must-stop when visiting the area!

• Winchester Dam Fish Ladder 32 miles (I-5, exit 129) – See fish up close as they seasonally move through the ladder to continue traveling in the river. Lots of stairs. A live fish cam shows the current fish activity. Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife have been tracking fish counts since 1946. 
• Experience Roseburg is a great website for viewing local attractions in the area. The Douglas County Museum, Speedway, Fairgrounds, Covered Bridges, Hiking, Wineries, Vineyards etc.  
• Wildlife Safari 46 miles – Having one of the top cheetah breeding programs in America, Wildlife Safari offers a drive-thru wildlife viewing experience of animals that live throughout the world. Safari Village is a free walk-thru area that features a botanical wonderland, animal exhibits including cheetahs, alligators, red pandas & more. There are keeper talks throughout the day, a children’s petting zoo, and more. 
• Hellgate Jetboat Excursions 105 miles – Take in the sights and sounds of nature as you glide inches above the Rogue River. Various excursion options.

North Umpqua Highway, Hwy 138E – Roseburg to Crater Lake along the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway: A beautiful scenic drive mostly along the North Umpqua River. (Note – there is the Umpqua River (main), the North Umpqua River, and the South Umpqua River; the north and south portions join in Roseburg at River Forks Park.) The region offers waterfalls, hiking, fly fishing, and day-use and camping areas. Tragedy struck Oregon in September 2020 and it seemed as if the entire state was ablaze. Hitting closest to home for us were the Archie Creek and Thielsen Fires which took place in the North Umpqua River area. The combined fires burned over 140,000 acres. The region has an entirely different look now but new growth has begun and it’s exciting to see. One thing I noticed in the few times we’ve been there since the fires is how much more the water stands out and how beautiful is the green vegetation. This new look has a beauty vastly different from the previous forest. Please note, that there might still be impacts to trails and waterfall accesses; be sure to research ahead of time.

• Colliding Rivers Viewpoint 54.5 miles – The North Umpqua River and Little River meet “head-on”! A fairly quick stop to get out, look, and read a bit of info.
• Waterfalls galore! – There are multiple opportunities to get out and hike to waterfalls. Susan Creek Falls, Toketee Falls, and Watson Falls are visited quite a bit. The web link gives great information about trail length, and level of difficulty, and includes photos.
• Steamboat Inn 76.6 miles – indoor & outdoor dining; day café and fine dining. 
• River Rafting – about 78 miles: North Umpqua Outfitters; Oregon Whitewater Adventures; Orange Torpedo Trips
• Dry Creek Store 85 miles – A fun place to stop for a snack. Last chance for flush toilets until Diamond Lake.
• North Umpqua Trail – A 69-mile trail that is broken into 11 segments with varying degrees of difficulty. Much of the trail follows along the North Umpqua River. Trail at a Glance. 
• Diamond Lake Resort 112 miles – A nice place to get out and stretch your legs. View the lodge, café service available, small store, boat rentals, etc. A trail goes around the lake. 
• Crater Lake National Park Northern Entrance, 122 miles. A must-see if at all possible. Oregon’s only national park.