CHAMPOEG STATE HERITAGE AREA
Situated on the south bank of the scenic Willamette River, Champoeg's acres of forest, fields, and wetlands recreate the landscape of a bygone era. Tour the park's visitor center, Newell House, and Pioneer Mothers Log Cabin museums to discover pioneer life at Champoeg. Take a guided walk to learn what happened to the bustling pioneer town of Champoeg, and how the Donald Manson Barn was built (download the park's day recreation brochure - 1.3 MB); requires Acrobat). An 1860s-style garden lies next to the visitor center.
The park also includes the Butteville General Store, which was founded by French Canadian Francis Xavier Matthieu, who played an important role in establishing the Provisional Government of Oregon at the historic Champoeg meeting of May 2, 1843. The Butteville General Store sells Italian sodas and lemonade, and rents bikes. Call (503) 678-1605 for information.
Day-UseSwimming Beachyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Electric Sitesyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
Full Hookup Sitesyes
Enjoy fishing in the Willamette River, home to species like Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. A valid Oregon license is required.
Champoeg State Heritage Area is located near Beaverton, Canby and Gladstone
1. Champoeg State Heritage Area offers numerous picnic spots with tables and grills.
2. Enjoy a riverside picnic at the day-use area.
3. Reserve one of four covered group picnicking areas for larger gatherings.
4. Picnic sites are equipped with water spigots, restrooms nearby, and trash receptacles.
5. The park's open fields provide ample space for blanket-style picnics too.
Champoeg Promise: An interactive living history program bringing Champoeg history to life for school children grades 1 through 8. Now accepting reservations for programs running from March to mid-June. For more information on this exciting program at Champoeg, call the Friends of Historic Champoeg at (503) 678-1649.
Champoeg offers a variety of birding opportunities with over 130 species identified. It features diverse habitats including forests, fields and riverbanks attracting different types of birds. Birdwatchers can spot bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, great blue herons among others. The park also provides guided bird walks for enthusiasts to learn more about local avian life.
champoeg park crest of the wave one week outing Tina and I went for a walk on the bike trail we went down to a weedy area and we found an old horse drawn rake the park ranger said that they would put it in the museum and put our names on the tag this year will be the first time Tina and I will be going back and see the rake ourselves after 28 years
In the summer the Robbins family have a reunion and picknic, this is for the relatives of the oregon trail group from 1848-49 etc, need the date if reservations have been made
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