Cooper Creek Reservoir
A 200-acre reservoir just east of town for fishing, boating, swimming, and shoreline trails. Watch for deer and bald eagles at dawn.
Plan your visit
Your Umpqua Valley getaway
Sutherlin sits where the valley meets the mountains — a friendly basecamp for wine tasting, lake days, waterfall drives, and the road to Crater Lake. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Get outside
The great outdoors
Lakes, trails, and the Highway of Waterfalls — all on Sutherlin’s doorstep.
Ford’s Pond Nature Park
A restored wetland with walking paths and superb birdwatching — a peaceful pocket of nature minutes from downtown.
North Umpqua Highway 138
The “Highway of Waterfalls” climbs east from Sutherlin past world-class fly-fishing and waterfalls toward Crater Lake.
Rochester Covered Bridge
A historic covered bridge over Calapooia Creek just north of town — a beloved landmark and a great photo stop.
Eat & drink
Taste the valley
Wine country runs through here. Come hungry and thirsty.
Umpqua Valley Wine Trail
One of Oregon’s oldest wine regions, with 20+ wineries pouring everything from Tempranillo to Pinot within a short drive.
Sutherlin Farmers Market
Saturdays in Central Park, summer through fall — local produce, baked goods, and makers from across the valley.
Downtown Eats
Family-run cafés, breweries, and kitchens along Central Avenue. Ask at the Visitors Center for today’s local pick.
A perfect day
One day in Sutherlin
- Morning
Coffee & the covered bridge
Grab coffee downtown, then drive out to the Rochester Covered Bridge for a quiet start and a few photos.
- Midday
Lakeside at Cooper Creek
Pack a picnic and head to Cooper Creek Reservoir for a paddle, a swim, or a walk along the shoreline.
- Afternoon
Wine country
Sample your way along the Umpqua Valley Wine Trail — most tasting rooms are a short, scenic drive from town.
- Evening
Concert in the park
In summer, catch free Friday-night music in Central Park before dinner at a local kitchen.
Start at the source
Stop by the Visitors Center
Maps, brochures, trail tips, and local recommendations — our team knows the valley inside and out. Find us at 1310 W Central Ave in downtown Sutherlin.