Camping and Lodging at Silver Falls State Park
Choose among a pair of overnight options—one just a bit more rustic than the other—at Silver Falls State Park. We've also included lodging suggestions in Silverton and Salem, since both communities are just 20 to 30 minutes from the park.
Cabin at the Silver Falls State Park Campground
Silver Falls Campground
The sprawling campground at Silver Falls State Park sits along South Fork Silver Creek and is just one mile from the South Falls Day-use Area—a popular launch point for the Trail of Ten Falls.
The campground encompasses 48 electrical sites with water, 43 tent sites (open May-October), two group sites, and 14 cabins (seven of which are pet-friendly and all of which are open year-round). Amenities include firewood and ice for sale, restrooms, showers, and even a playground. Two of the sites, four cabins, and the campground's restrooms and showers are all wheelchair accessible.
Smith Creek Village
Your other options for staying the night at Silver Falls State Park is a newer venture called Smith Creek Village.
The sprawling camp includes eight cozy cabins (with one double bed, one futon, and easy access to outdoor firepits), four family cabins (roomy cottages that sleep up to 12), two duplexes (outfitted with two twin beds), and one VIP cabin (which comes with a jetted tub, outdoor firepit, and indoor wood stove).
Away from the rooms, guests can pick up grab-and-go food items, as well as locally made souvenirs, at Bigleaf Market & Grill on-site.
A cabin at Smith Creek Village in Silver Falls State Park
Overnight Stays in Salem and Silverton
If you'd prefer a bit more space and your own bathroom, numerous overnight stays can be found in Salem (30 minutes to the west of Silver Falls) and Silverton (20 minutes northwest). Both make convenient base camps with lodging, restaurants, and attractions.
Lobby at The Grand Hotel in Salem
In downtown Salem, The Grand Hotel is an old-school throwback with nearly 200 amenity-rich rooms and suites. Nearby, Holman Riverfront Park Hotel resides along the Willamette River and boasts a number of modern design flourishes (including 55-inch HDTVs and floor-to-ceiling windows). Learn about making Salem your weekend base camp for adventure.
In Silverton, meanwhile, fireplaces and private patios come with every room at the sprawling Oregon Garden Resort (which resides next to the colorful Oregon Garden). In downtown, the Silverton Inn & Suites is an adorable, European-inspired boutique with a variety of room sizes and an on-site eatery.
Know Before You Go
Keep these tips in mind when making reservations at (or around) Silver Falls State Park:
- Booking window: Campsites at Silver Falls State Park open for reservations on a six-month rolling basis. So if you'd like to book a site for July 20, you will be able to do so at 6 a.m. PT January 20.
- When to book: Try to book as soon as you know your dates—especially for stays on summer weekends. Cabins fill up first, typically within a few hours or days of the booking window opening up, and availability between June and early September can be extremely limited by spring.
- Last-minute bookings: If you're taking a spur-of-the-moment getaway, the Oregon State Parks booking platform, ReserveAmerica, offers a Camping This Weekend tool where you can quickly and easily check last-minute availability at Silver Falls and other state parks.
- Reservation alerts: ReserveAmerica offers e-mail alerts in case your desired sites or cabins are spoken for on your desired dates.
- Off-season stays: If your schedule allows, consider an overnight stay in fall, winter, or spring—when conditions can be milder and overnight stays are easier to come by. RV sites at the campground remain open all year long with running water and hot showers, and cabins at both the campground and Smith Creek Village are all heated and open year-round.
