Ten waterfalls on a single trail, and EV charging in the parking lot. Silver Falls State Park near Sublimity, Oregon is the crown jewel of the state park system, and the EV charging stations at the South Falls Day-use area mean you can hike the Trail of Ten Falls while your car charges. The nearest DC fast charging is in Silverton, about 11 miles away, with ChargePoint stations. Salem is also nearby, about 17 miles away, with Blink, ChargePoint, Electrify America, and others. The combination of on-site Level 2 charging and Salem's DCFC network 17 miles west makes this one of the easier state parks to visit in an EV.
EV charging stations are available at the South Falls Day-use parking area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, though not at your campsite. Silver Falls State Park has dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Bring your SAE J1772 adapter, since most park chargers aren't on the NACS Tesla plug style yet. Ten waterfalls on a single trail, and EV charging in the parking lot.
Silver Falls State Park has dedicated EV charging stations rather than campsite-level hookups. Dedicated park chargers are typically Level 2 (J1772 connector), which is compatible with most EVs. Expect to add 20 to 30 miles of range per hour. Silver Falls State Park near Sublimity, Oregon is the crown jewel of the state park system, and the EV charging stations at the South Falls Day-use area mean you can hike the Trail of Ten Falls while your car charges.
Silver Falls State Park has on-site EV charging stations, which may be all you need. But if you're looking for DC fast charging or need more power than the park's chargers provide, here's what's nearby. The nearest DC fast charging is in Silverton, about 11 miles away, with ChargePoint. Beyond that, Salem is about 17 miles away with Blink, ChargePoint, Electrify America, and others. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.
Mostly, yes. Silver Falls State Park doesn't allow charging at individual campsites, but they do have dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Ten waterfalls on a single trail, and EV charging in the parking lot.
It depends. Silver Falls State Park has dedicated EV charging stations, but campsite charging is not allowed. Whether you can leave your vehicle at the charging station overnight depends on the park's specific rules. Ask at check-in to avoid any surprises. Silver Falls State Park near Sublimity, Oregon is the crown jewel of the state park system, and the EV charging stations at the South Falls Day-use area mean you can hike the Trail of Ten Falls while your car charges.
Silver Falls State Park has dedicated EV charging stations on the property, though we don't have the exact count. Contact the park for current availability and whether reservations are needed.