Oregon Hwy 138 Roseburg to Diamond Lake (trailer, towing, campgrounds, campground)

[kadylady]

Just wondering if any of you have towed a trailer on Oregon Hwy 138, from Roseburg to Diamond Lake. We're taking a trip in May and want to head out that way but are worried about the drive with a trailer.

[StealthRabbit]

I haven't towed that route, but my 52hp VW's are as slow as towing...
It is a very gentle slope and curves, basically a 50 mph+ road. 70.4 mi, 1 hour 17 mins

There are lots of nice campgrounds along the river. w/ a nice hike to Toketee Falls (and adjacent wood water tube... IIRC, there are some Hot Springs within ez hike.
Oregon Route 138 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[kadylady]

Originally Posted by StealthRabbit

I haven't towed that route, but my 52hp VW's are as slow as towing...
It is a very gentle slope and curves, basically a 50 mph+ road. 70.4 mi, 1 hour 17 mins

There are lots of nice campgrounds along the river. w/ a nice hike to Toketee Falls (and adjacent wood water tube... IIRC, there are some Hot Springs within ez hike.
Oregon Route 138 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks Stealth. Our plan is to stop at Diamond Lake then head up to Bend (for a family visit) and then on to Biggs Junction. From there....down to Portland and into Wa etc. Any thoughts about the route? During May? Towing a trailer?

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by kadylady

Thanks Stealth. Our plan is to stop at Diamond Lake then head up to Bend (for a family visit) and then on to Biggs Junction. From there....down to Portland and into Wa etc. Any thoughts about the route? During May? Towing a trailer?

There are a couple nice WA State campgrounds between Biggs and The Dalles (both are free bridges). And the Deschutes on OR side (kinda noisy with freeway traffic)

The westbound view / flattest is best on I-84, from The Dalles to Portland. Be sure to stop at Bonneville Dam / hatchery and Multnomah Falls Lodge (good food, I prefer Breakfast there). Scenic Highway is likely too curvy / narrow to enjoy if you are new to towing, but there are some nice viewpoints.

While in Portland in May... I would see the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (Near Reed College).

[kadylady]

Thanks. I'll check out the campgrounds and the Rhododendrons! I'm excited. It should be a fun trip.