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Sleeping
There are public campgrounds at each of the lakes along the route. Some have resort cab-
ins on their shores, ranging from rustic to upscale. Not all are open year-round; check
ahead of time. Reserve well ahead in summer. Restaurants, groceries and boat rentals are
usually available.
Cultus Lake Resort CABIN$
( 541-408-1560; www.cultuslakeresort.com ; cabins $85-140; ) Offers 23 homey cabins
with a two-night minimum; week-only from July 4 to Labor Day. There's also a restaur-
ant and marina.
Elk Lake Resort CABIN$
( 541-480-7378; www.elklakereservations.net ; cabins $29-135, homes $150-199; ) This resort
has cabins ranging from very rustic (no electricity, outside bath, bring your own linens)
to comfortably cozy. Upscale homes, along with camping and RV sites, are also avail-
able.
Twin Lakes Resort CABIN$$$
( 541-382-6432; www.twinlakesresort.net ; cabins from $120) The cabins here are simple yet
comfortable, and can sleep up to 16. All have lake views. One cabin for two is available
for $70.
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Willamette Pass
Southeast from Eugene, the Willamette River leaves its wide valley and is immediately
impounded into reservoirs. By Oakridge, the Willamette is restored to a rushing moun-
tain river, and Hwy 58 climbs steadily up the Cascade Range's densely forested western
slope.
At the Cascade crest, near Willamette Pass, are some beautiful lakes and wilderness
areas, and Oregon's second-highest waterfall, 286ft Salt Creek Falls . There's good hik-
ing here, and in winter the area is popular for downhill and cross-country skiing. Along
the way, you can soak in warm waters at undeveloped McCredie Hot Springs ; it's close
to the road and clothing-optional. The unpaved turnout is just past Blue Pool Camp-
ground, about 50 miles east of Eugene.