 | | Willamette Mission State Park is one of the most significant 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. A monument is located in the park providing information on this settlement. The original mission buildings are represented by framed outlines called ghost structures. A landing for the Wheatland Ferry -- the first to carry the covered wagon across the Willamette River in 1844 -- is in the park. The park offers many daytime opportunities for boaters, anglers and other users. Some of Willamette Mission's 1,680 acres hold filbert and walnut orchards. The nation's largest black cottonwood is in the park; it is older than the U.S. - it has been around for over 250 years! There are grassy meadows surrounded by an array of flowers, plants, and trees. For those that enjoy water, there's Mission Lake and the Willamette River. Willamette Mission State Park is perfect for your next picnic! The excellent picnic facilities are able to be reserved for large groups. There are picnic shelters, electricity, restrooms, water faucets, picnic tables, fire rings, sunny areas and trees for shade, plus ample room for parking. The park also has areas set aside for volleyball, horse shoes, softball and soccer. Horse camp facilities include four sites (two pull through). Sites can accommodate up to two camping units and four pack animals. Eight miles of trails run along the Willamette River, with an incredible amount of native birds, plants and wildlife. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Willamette Mission State Park provides restrooms, campsites, picnic areas, and group shelter. Reservations: Reservations are required for Willamette Mission State Park. Best Time To Visit: Willamette Mission State Park is open year-round. Fees: Campsite, daily use, and parking fees are charged. Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided. Rules: Unknown Directions: To reach Willamette Mission State Park from Salem start out going north on Church St NE toward Marion St NE. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Marion St NE. for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto High St NE. for 0.1 miles. High St NE becomes Broadway St NE. for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto OR-99E BR. Continue to follow OR-99E BR. for 2.7 miles. Merge onto I-5 N toward Portland for 3.4 miles. Take exit 263 toward Brooks for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Brooklake Rd NE. for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Wheatland Rd N. for 2.3 miles. Turn left for 1.1 miles. End at Willamette Mission State Park. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | | 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C | | Salem, Oregon 97301 |
| | | Phone | | General: (800) 551-6949 | |
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