Parks of the Willamette Valley region in Oregon

Oregon's Willamette Valley Region Parks

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National Wildlife Refuges

State Fish Hatcherys

National Recreation Trails

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Parks in this region are near these Oregon Cities (click city name to see parks within 25 miles)

Adair Tract State Forest Availability and Reservations

The Adair Tract State Forest is a vast and breathtaking expanse of natural beauty, known for its dense forests, diverse wildlife, and pristine hiking trails. Spanning over thousands of acres, this protected area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering opportunities for camping, fishing, and bird-watching. ........more >

Alderwood State Wayside Availability and Reservations

A forested tract along Hwy 36 west of Junction City. There's a picnic area and short trail along the Long Tom River. Bring a lunch and relax........more >

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge Availability and Reservations

Oregon's Willamette Valley was once a rich mix of wildlife habitats. Valley wetlands were once extensive, with meandering stream channels and vast seasonal marshes. Today, the valley is a mix of farmland and growing cities, with few areas remaining for wildlife. Ankeny Refuge was created to provide ........more >

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge Availability and Reservations

Oregon's Willamette Valley was once a rich mix of wildlife habitats. Valley wetlands were once extensive, with meandering stream channels and vast seasonal marshes. Today, the valley is a mix of farmland and growing cities, with few areas remaining for wildlife. The 2,492 acre Baskett Slough National ........more >

Bowers Rock State Park Availability and Reservations

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department OPRD, in partnership with the Calapooia Watershed Council, CWC worked toward moving forward with the restoration of OPRDs Bowers Rock State Park for several years. The project became fully funded in 2019 . The restoration at Bowers Rock State Park got underway ........more >

Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Availability and Reservations

Washburne is located on the east side of Highway 101 with a buffer of native plants between you and the highway. The campsites are spacious. There are several trails of varying difficulty leading from the campsites to the beach, wildlife viewing areas, and second-growth forests. A walking trail leads ........more >

Cascadia County Park Availability and Reservations

The first thing that strikes you when you arrive at Cascadia is the tranquility. While the park is quite large, there are barely two dozen campsites, making this a great spot for an intimate getaway. The campground and east picnic area are open May 1-September 30. The west picnic area is open year-round. A ........more >

Champoeg State Heritage Area Availability and Reservations

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 ........more >

Darlingtonia State Natural Site Availability and Reservations

Darlingtonia State Natural Site is the only Oregon state park property dedicated to the protection of a single plant species. Concurrently, the plants it protects are the only carnivorous flora in the system. This 18-acre botanical park provides parking and a boardwalk trail out into a fen that is ........more >

Detroit Lake State Park Availability and Reservations

Mongold Day Use area is 1.5 miles west of Detroit Lake State Park. Its the only public boat launch facility on the lake featuring a swimming area, grass beach, picnic facilities and restrooms. Mongold is a year-round fee area. Mongold has 58 single car parking spaces and three fully-accessible parking ........more >

Elijah Bristow State Park Availability and Reservations

Elijah Bristow State Park is located on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, and is easy to reach via State Highway 58 southeast of the Eugene. The park was named for one of the first pioneer settlers in Lane County and is comprised of 847 acres of scattered meadows, woodlands and wetlands. 3 reservable ........more >

Fall Creek National Recreation Trail Availability and Reservations

The Fall Creek Trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail. As a Hiker Only route, it follows Fall Creek for most of the route, allowing the hiker to enjoy the cool valley air and observing the mix of riparian streamside vegetation. Just east of Bedrock Campground, the trail climbs up slope around ........more >

Fall Creek State Fish Hatchery Availability and Reservations

Visitor facilities are very limited, but it's still worth a stop while traveling through the area. This hatchery is located in the scenic Deschutes National Forest close to major recreation sites and facilities. Fall River is just 12 miles long, but offers excellent fly fishing.........more >

Finley National Wildlife Refuge Availability and Reservations

William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge was created to provide vital wintering habitat for dusky Canada geese. Unlike other Canada geese, duskies have limited summer and winter ranges. They nest on Alaska's Copper River Delta, and winter almost exclusively in the Willamette Valley. Habitat loss, ........more >

Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint Availability and Reservations

Heceta Head State Park which includes Devils Elbow State Park is located in a cove at the mouth of Cape Creek. There are picnic tables sheltered from the wind and a great view of the ocean. A short trail leads to the historic Heceta Head lighthouse and lighthouse keeper's house. A recently-completed ........more >

Helmick State Park Availability and Reservations

Helmick State Park, located's Willamette Valley region, is a serene and picturesque natural retreat. The park offers an array of outdoor activities such as hiking through its lush green trails that are surrounded by towering trees providing ample shade for visitors. It also features picnic areas with ........more >

J E Harris State Park Availability and Reservations

J E Harris State Park is a beautiful natural retreat that offers visitors an array of outdoor activities. The park features lush greenery and scenic landscapes with trails for hiking or biking through the dense forests filled with towering trees. It also has picnic areas where families can enjoy meals ........more >

Jessie M Honeyman Memorial State Park Availability and Reservations

Situated half way up the Oregon coast and three miles south of Florence on scenic Highway 101 is the second largest overnight camp in the state. There are two miles of sand dunes between the park and the ocean. Two natural freshwater lakes are within the park. Cleawox -- which is great for swimming ........more >

McDonald State Forest Availability and Reservations

The McDonald State Forest is a sprawling natural reserve that showcases the state's diverse and majestic wilderness. With its lush greenery, towering trees, and peaceful ambience, this forest offers a serene haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The forest is home to an array of ........more >

McKenzie River National Recreational Trail Availability and Reservations

The McKenzie River Trail closely follows the McKenzie River, a scenic whitewater river originating in the high Cascade Mountains. The trail crosses over several tributaries of the McKenzie River via log bridges. The lower sections of the trail pass through 600 year old Douglas-fir forests, while upper ........more >

Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint Availability and Reservations

Benches set on a cliff above the beach give you an excellent view of Cumming Creek, wildlife and the rock-pounding waves. From this location, you can watch for whales, see a variety of birds, sea lions and the occasional deer in the creek. The creek is also a great place to look for agates. At low tide ........more >

Perkins Peninsula State Park Availability and Reservations

Perkins Peninsula State Park is a beautiful natural retreat that offers visitors an array of outdoor activities. Nestled on the shores of Fern Ridge Lake near Eugene, this park boasts lush greenery and scenic views making it perfect for nature lovers. It provides opportunities for boating with its boat ........more >

Ponsler State Park Availability and Reservations

Picnicking with whale watching, beachcombing and a view of the beach. There are approximately five miles of sandy beach with China Creek to the south of the park.........more >

Richardson Point State Park Availability and Reservations

Richardson Point State Park is a picturesque natural area. Known for its serene beauty and tranquil ambiance, the park offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature's splendor with lush greenery surrounding them at every turn. The park features several hiking trails that meander through ........more >

Roaring River State Fish Hatchery Availability and Reservations

At the hatchery Roaring River Hatchery has an outdoor display board and interpretive signing on the hatchery ponds. Rainbow trout weighing up to 15 pounds each are a popular viewing feature.........more >

Santiam State Forest Availability and Reservations

North Santiam State Park plays host to some of the most beautiful riverfront in the area. It is one of the finest steelhead fishing spots on the North Santiam River. North Santiam State Park is an undisturbed day-use area with drinking fountain and restroom facilities. Picnic tables dot the grass, making ........more >

Silver Falls State Park Availability and Reservations

Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. It's here that the Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail 770k Acrobat required to view map can be found. The Canyon Trail and the falls descend to a forest floor covered with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. You will ........more >

Sodaville Springs State Park Availability and Reservations

Sodaville Springs State Park is a charming natural retreat that offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. The park features lush greenery and scenic landscapes with its main attraction being the mineral springs known for their therapeutic properties since ancient ........more >

Willamette Mission State Park Availability and Reservations

Willamette Mission is one of the most significant and beautiful historic sites in the Willamette Valley. The park occupies land where the first mission for American Indians was founded in 1834 by the Reverend Jason Lee. Members of the Methodist Mission were later active in the formation of Oregon government. ........more >

Willamette National Forest Availability and Reservations

Located in Oregon, lies the Willamette National Forest. The forest stretches for 110 miles 177,023 kilometers along the western slopes of the Cascades. The Forest is 1.6 million acres 682,343 hectares in size and extends from the Mt. Jefferson area east of Salem to the Calapooya Mountains northeast ........more >

William Finley National Wildlife Refuge Availability and Reservations

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