Maud Williamson State Recreation Site

Maud Williamson State Recreation Site


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Maud Williamson State Recreation Site occupies a flat edge of cultivated Willamette Valley farm land on the west side of the Salem-Dayton highway. It's covered by a fine stand of second-growth Douglas fir. The park also includes a historic farm house once occupied by the person who donated the property as a park. The park provides a covered picnic shelter which can be reserved for group picnics. Volleyball and horseshoes are available at this site. Large Douglas fir trees tower overhead providing excellent wildflower viewing in the early spring. Trilliums are abundant here. The other picnic areas that are scattered throughout the park do not require reservations. The opportunities for wildlife viewing are abundant. Many visitors are interested in the birds of this area. The majestic Bald Eagle resides in these areas. Red-Tail Hawks and Golden Eagles make this area their home as well. There are trails that extend into the forest, but they are not traveled often. Visitors are advised to be careful on these trails as their maintenance is not kept up regularly. Maud Williamson State Recreation Site is open year-round.

Facilities: Maud Williamson State Recreation Site provides restrooms.

Reservations: Reservations are required for Maud Williamson State Recreation Site.

Best Time To Visit: Maud Williamson State Recreation Site is open year - round.

Fees: Group shelter fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Maud Williamson State Recreation Site From Salem go on the OR-221 for 12.0 miles north of Salem. End at Maud Williamson State Recreation Site.

Address

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

725 Summer Street NE, Suite C

Salem, Oregon 97301

Phone
General: (800) 551-6949

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