Douglas district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Riddle

Riddle is a town in Douglas district, Oregon, United States, home to about 1,191 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Galesville Dam (24 km), Safari Village (27 km) and Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site (36 km).

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Riddle, Oregon
Riddle, Douglas district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riddle at a glance

Location
Douglas district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 1,191
Coordinates
42.9509° N, 123.3642° W
Places within 50 km
28 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Riddle

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riddle

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riddle. The closest is Camas Mountain (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Riddle

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Riddle. The closest is South Umpqua Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Riddle

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riddle. The closest is Corder Log Pond Dike (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Riddle

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riddle. The closest is Milo Drive (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Riddle

15 parks within 100 km of Riddle. The closest is Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riddle

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riddle. The closest is Safari Village (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Riddle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riddle
  2. 24 km Galesville Dam · dam, Douglas
  3. 15 km South Umpqua Historical Society · museum, Douglas
  4. 1 km South Umpqua Falls · waterfall, Douglas
  5. 33 km Safari Village · nature spot, Douglas
  6. 25 km Corder Log Pond Dike · lake, Douglas
  7. 3 km Back to Riddle

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How to reach Riddle

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riddle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints576Camas Mountain (31 km)
    Waterfalls537South Umpqua Falls (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs534Corder Log Pond Dike (3 km)
    Forts & heritage626Milo Drive (33 km)
    Parks115Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Safari Village (27 km)
    Museums29South Umpqua Historical Society (9 km)
    Churches16First Presbyterian Church (36 km)
    Other attractions12Grave Creek Bridge (44 km)
    Beaches & coast11Templin Beach Park (36 km)
    Caves01Oregon Caves (72 km)

    Riddle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riddle?

    Corder Log Pond Dike (lake, about 3 km), Galesville Dam (dam, about 24 km), Safari Village (nature spot, about 27 km), South Umpqua Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), South Umpqua Historical Society (museum, about 9 km), Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site (park, about 36 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Riddle?

    28 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Riddle?

    Camas Mountain, about 31 km by road; Buckhorn (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Riddle?

    South Umpqua Falls, about 9 km by road; Watson Falls (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Riddle?

    Corder Log Pond Dike, about 3 km by road; Galesville Dam (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riddle?

    Start in Riddle, visit Galesville Dam, then South Umpqua Historical Society, then South Umpqua Falls, then Safari Village, then Corder Log Pond Dike, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riddle?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Riddle

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Riddle’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Riddle on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.