There are, of
course, many beautiful lakes in Oregon. But there aren't
that many MudHole-quality lodgings in the state that we've
found -- and fewer still combinations of good lakes and good
MudHoles. But this place is one of them.
This property is in the Umpqua National Forest and was
built in 1922. In the 1960's, the property began to
operate year-round rather than only in the warmer
months.
| PROPERTY |
DIAMOND
LAKE RESORT |
| ADDRESS |
DIAMOND
LAKE, OREGON 97731 |
| TELEPHONE |
800.733.7593 |
| WEB |
www.diamondlake.net |
There are no alternative lodgings directly at Diamond
Lake. Nearby, however, is beautiful Crater Lake with its
Crater Lake Lodge. The Lodge, on the National Register
of Historic Places, has 71 guest rooms at an elevation of
7,000 feet and was built in 1915
(503.594.2511).
WHEN TO GO AND HOW TO GET THERE:
- Located sort of at the confluence of Highways 62, 138,
and 230 -- southeast of Roseburg and north of Crater Lake.
- Go in the off seasons, if you can figure out when they
occur (both summer and winter appear to be peak seasons)
| DIAMOND LAKE RESORT:
"OREGON'S GEM OF THE
CASCADES" |
- 40 MOTEL UNITS
- 10
HOUSEKEEPING UNITS
- 43
CABINS
- RENTAL
BOATS
- HORSE AND
BICYCLE RENTALS
- SNOW BOARD
AND SNOW MOBILE RENTALS
- INSTITUTIONAL RESTAURANT (TWO
IN-SEASON)
- GOOD
BAR
- CONVENIENCE
STORE
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| MUDHOLE-RATING |
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QUIRKINESS |
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
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GOOD AREA FOOD |
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DIVERSIONS |
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COST |
We stayed at a lakefront cabin with
fireplace. Outside, we had what amounted to a porch
swing where we could sit and either watch the ducks land on
the lake or watch the sunset. The setting was quite
tranquil. Being here when all seventy-or-so units are
filled, however, might turn the place into something ugly from
a MudHole perspective.
| ATTRACTIONS |
- WE WERE TOLD THERE IS A PIZZA PLACE
ACROSS THE LAKE VIA BOATRIDE (SOUTHSHORE PIZZA)
- EXCELLENT PATH
AROUND THE
LAKE
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Who needs more attractions than just the ducks, sunsets,
and a fireplace?
| RESTAURANT
RECOMMENDATIONS |
- (YOU GET WHAT'S
THERE, OR YOU DON'T EAT; BUT IT'S
OKAY)
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