Situated on the banks of the middle and north forks of the Willamette River, Oakridge and Westfir are less than an hour's drive from the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area via scenic Highway 58. The two communities are surrounded by thousands of acres of national forest lands and countless rivers, lakes and streams.
Winters are mild with more days of sunshine than the Willamette Valley.
The average winter temperature approaches 50 and average yearly rainfall is around 45 inches. Snow falls near the area but seldom does it remain on the ground long. Summers and springs are mild, cool and green. With all services and amenities readily available, the area offers the easy pace of small-town living with no pollution, urban sprawl or major crime. Residents of the area have immediate access to hunting, year-around fishing, hiking trails and to many other outdoor recreation opportunities associated with the mountains.