Mountain Mama Lodges

02/07/2024

Happy 4th of July!

Annual (humorous) reminder to be safe!

It's going to be hot and dry, so please take every precaution if you choose to enjoy home fireworks, so we don't have to come visit!

16/03/2024

Steamboat Inn, our favorite local restaurant has started their season and is open to guests on the weekends!

Come on summer 2024!

Steamboat is OPEN for the season.
Public Restaurant Hours:
Friday Dinner 5:30pm-8pm
Saturday Breakfast 8am-11am, Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner 5:30pm-8pm
Sunday Breakfast 8am-11am, Lunch 11am-3pm

We are excited to welcome you back.

07/02/2024

Awesome wine pairing dinners are available again at our favorite local fine dining restaurant.
Makes for a perfect dinner after a day exploring the waterfalls and Crater Lake.

Winemakers and Guest Chef Pairing Dinners Schedule

March 16 Chef Vincent Tsatsakis with RoxyAnn Winery

March 23 Chef Bryar Horn and Pastry Chef Jenna Lanyon with Paul O'Brien Winery

April 13 Chefs Bryar Horn, Jonathan Willis, and James Kennedy with Trella Vineyards

April 27 Chef Nick Pierano with Yamhill Vineyards

May 4 Chef Corey Wisun with Bjornson Vineyard

For more than 20 years the best chefs, winemakers, brewers, and distillers from around Oregon have joined forces at Steamboat Inn to create special nights of food, drink, and friendship. The intimate and magical surroundings of Steamboat Inn lead to amazing collaborations that diners would not be able to experience in a traditional restaurant or tasting room setting. Seating and rooms are limited. Reserve today.

13/06/2023

Every guest we've had that's spent the day rafting with North Umpqua Outfittets has had a blast!

Snow melt is making for an exciting experience rafting the river.

We offer a relaxing base camp to wind down after your adventures in the Umpqua National Forest.

Booking/availability at the link below.

www.airbnb.com/h/umpqua

You may also email as at: [email protected]

12/06/2023

01/07/2022

We are located right in the middle all of these beautiful waterfalls!

airbnb.com/h/umpqua

Are you looking for the best waterfalls in Oregon now that the weather's warming up? While Southern Oregon waterfalls aren't talked about as much, we wanted to share with you some of the

01/06/2022

Summer is heating up in the Umpqua!

We have the perfect place to stay while you have rafting adventures with North Umpqua Outfitters, and enjoy the culinary delights at Steamboat Inn.

23/04/2022

Located along Oregon's "Highway of Waterfalls," Mountain Mama Lodge is the perfect place to stay while exploring the Umpqua National Forest and the many spectacular water features in our area. In addition to the North Umpqua River, we are just 12 miles from Watson Falls, Toketee Falls, and Umpqua Hot Springs. Crater Lake is a beautiful hour drive away.

Link to our Airbnb page below in the comments, get your reservation in today as the 2022 season is filling up fast.

This gorgeous road weaves through some of Oregon's most amazing scenery, passing stunning waterfalls along the way.

15/04/2022

We're excited for a busy 2022 season in the Umpqua National Forest.

Come visit, stay a while, and find your favorite corner of nature in the Umpqua National Forest!

15/11/2021

Some history behind the word "Umpqua."

The word "Umpqua" is used as a name for local Native American peoples, the largest river in Douglas County, and our very own National Forest! Did you know that this word is a Native American term? There are many theories about its origin and meanings.

• Umpqua may have been the name of a chief who conquered tribes who previously inhabited the Umpqua Valley. His followers then called themselves Umpquas in his honor.
• Umpqua is an Indian word for “thundering water”. This definition was provided by Meshak (Mace) Tipton, the last Umpqua chief, in the late 1800s. “Umpqua” has also been described as meaning “dancing water” or “bring across the river”
• “Umpqua” may be an English given name for local Native Americans. They actually referred to themselves as Etnemitane, as Tl'uu-dv-nee-yu (prairie people), or as Dv-nee-yu (“people”).

Have any stories been passed down to you about your family's history and origins? Have you heard any other theories about the word Umpqua? Thank you for celebrating Native American Heritage Month with us!

23/10/2021

Snow at Crater Lake!

Crater Lake National Park is characterized by very snowy winters (and falls and springs, and sometimes summers). Snow plow drivers work tirelessly to keep Highway 62 and the road to Rim Village open throughout the winter. Expect to encounter snow removal equipment at any time during your visit. Plow...

21/09/2021

Snow is falling at Crater Lake, we had two days of heavy rain here in Dry Creek.

Fall is in the air.

18/07/2021

Mountain Mama Lodge is reopening to the public this week! We look forward to seeing our guests, and we are forever grateful to the firefighters who left their homes and loved ones to come save our little community.
Dry Creek would likely not still be here without the swift intervention of fire crews.

Specifically we saw fire engines from, and would like to thank:
Linn County Task force 14,
Harrisburg Fire,
Philomath Fire & Rescue,
Monroe Fire,
Adair Fire,
Albany Fire,
Portland Fire,
Gresham Fire,
DFPA,
US Forest service crews and incident management teams

And many, many others. They had an engine parked at nearly every structure, it was nothing short of amazing.

Mountain Mama Lodge, and Dry Creek were directly in the path of the "Jack Fire." These brave men and women stepped up and fought with everything they had, preparing to fight that fire structure to structure if needed. Luckily they turned the fire away from homes and businesses, just under a mile from the western border of Dry Creek.

Thank you also to the Dry Creek Store for allowing us to put this sign at their location next door to us where it could easily be seen.

THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS!!!
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See link in comments for booking information.

15/07/2021

We hope highway 138 can be reopened by this weekend, and Mountain Mama Lodge will be ready for guests again soon after.

Please, wherever you are, reconsider the necessity of ANY activity that may cause a spark. Fire crews are spread extremely thin due to unprecedented fire activity.

The State of Oregon had never before invoked the conflagration act to combat wildfire before July 15th, today, the close of July 14th we have done it a minimum of 5 times, just this year.

ODOT: SW Oregon STEAMBOAT - Crews are working to reopen Oregon 138E affected by the Jack Fire, perhaps by this weekend. The road has been cl...

13/07/2021

Mountain Mama Lodge and Dry Creek were threatened by fire again. On July 5th a fire started at Milepost 42, about 4 miles away. The "Jack Fire" spread quickly in very dry brush, up a hillside and into the forest. Within hours it was burning out of control.

Response to the fire was immediate, first from local responders, and then from all over the state of Oregon. By 24 hours in firefighters from Harrisburg, Philomath, Adair, Monroe, and others that make up Linn County Strike force 14 were stationed all over Dry Creek. Crews worked day and night to prepare structures for the fire's arrival, and if required, were ready to fight the fire building to building. Luckily they didn't have to. Fire lines built by crews back burning just a few hundred feet west of Dry Creek held, and turned the fire South, and away from Dry Creek.

We owe a huge debt of gratitude to these men and women, who dropped what they were doing to go fight a fire in a community far away from their own. Their swift, professional response and dedication to their work is the reason that Dry Creek and Mountain Mama Lodge are still standing to see another day.

27/06/2021

We're smashing heat records all across Oregon, and that includes the Umpqua.

There is no better way to stay cool on a hot day then floating down a Mountain river with knowledgeable guides.

Contact them directly to set up rafting reservations during your stay.

www.nuorafting.com

03/06/2021

28/05/2021

Crater Lake on a warm, calm summer day.

28/05/2021

Crater Lake's North entrance is open for the summer. Onward to a great season!

The West Rim Drive and North Entrance Road are officially open for the season! Here's the full announcement from Crater Lake National Park. "If you're visiting Crater Lake this Memorial Day weekend, there are a few things you should know: ⏰ Arrive Early and Pack Your Patience: The park will be bus...

22/05/2021

Watson and Toketee Falls are stunningly beautiful, there are also several more waterfalls hidden within the Umpqua National Forest. Many are only accessible outside of the winter months due to snow.

08/05/2021

Highlighting another one of the Umpqua National Forest's amazing waterfalls.

The Umpqua National Forest is a great place to explore, relax, and unwind from daily city life.

24/04/2021

11/04/2021

The sun is shining and the forest awaits you!

Weekends are filling up fast, you may message us here, or book through the link below.

airbnb.com/h/umpqua

27/03/2021

Our beautiful North Umpqua River Creek.

A good reminder to always scout your route before floating ANY river, especially one as secluded and wild as ours. 🌲🌄🌅🏔️🏞️🌲

13/03/2021

The forest is opening up, the sun is shining, and reservations are coming in.

Always remember to be kind to the forest, and leave no trace of your presence.

See you this season!

When visiting the Umpqua National Forest, think about how your actions today could affect others tomorrow. How can you be a good steward of the land? Recreate responsibly! Be self-reliant. Pack out what you pack in, especially trash. Put campfires out, making sure they are cold enough to touch before leaving. Keep your campsite tidy. Practice social distancing.
Tell us below, how do you ?

For more tips about responsible recreation, check out this informative link! http://bit.ly/ReCrEs