Lake Selmac for fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating or enjoying the scenery, the serenity, and the wonderful smell of pines, cedar and fir. The Illinois River for swimming and fishing or the wonderful view of the rapids as well as calm waters in the space of a few feet. Certainly worth a few hours to put your life into perspective. Meander through 150 miles of hiking trails throughout the Siskiyou National Forest, maintained by the U.S. Forest Service, Illinois Valley Ranger District. 31 separate and interconnecting trail systems range from a half mile to 15 miles in length and run the course from easy to hearty.
Most trails are for foot traffic only, but many are open to horses, bicycles and motorbikes.
Explore Babyfoot Lake, Black Butte, the historic Baily and Emily cabins, Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Crazy Peak, Mount Elija, Tin Cup Gulch, Frantz Meadow and King Saddle. We have Bridgeview, Foris, and Siskiyou Wineries, all within a few miles of Cave Junction . June inaugurates the summer season with a wine festival, while August brings forth our annual Blackberry Festival. Labor Day is a community wide celebration and parade with music and fun at a valley winery. Watch autumn paint the landscape and hills in blazing colors, a spectacular sight to behold.