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Maryhill State Park
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Maryhill State Park is a 99-acre camping park with 4,700 feet of waterfront on the Columbia River in Klickitat County. The area is significant for its natural beauty, its access to the surrounding natural wonders and its cultural history. A full-scale model of Stonehenge stands near the park. The park has two boat ramps and 216 feet of dock for boat handling only. Maryhill State Park was acquired by lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1972 at no cost. Sam Hill, considered a local eccentric, built a "castle" for his daughter, Mary, on a hill, and named it "Maryhill." He designated the beautiful building, originally designed as a family home, as an art museum before the end of its construction. Mr. Hill built a full-scale partial replica of England's famous Stonehenge one mile from the state park. He also tried unsuccessfully to establish a Quaker colony in the community in the years preceding World War II. Both Stonehenge and the Maryhill Museum of Art are open to the public.

Facilities: Maryhill State Park provides restrooms, campsites, and picnic tables.

Reservations: Reservations are required for Maryhill State Park.

Best Time To Visit: Maryhill State Park is open during the summer from 6:30 a.m. to dusk. Winter hours are from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is open year-round for camping and day use.

Fees: Campsite fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided.

Rules: Check-in time for campsites starts at 2:30 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Directions:  To reach Maryhill State Park from Yakima start out going north on S 2nd St toward E Yakima Ave. for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto E Yakima Ave. for 0.8 miles. Merge onto I-82 E for 16.6 miles. Merge onto WA-22 E via exit 50 toward Buena for 3.5 miles. WA-22 E becomes US-97 S. for 58.9 miles. Turn right onto US-97 for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Maryhill State Park Dr. for 0.4 miles. Turn right for 0.1 miles. End at Maryhill State Park.

To reach Maryhill State Park from The Dalles, Oregon start out going east on E 10th St toward H St. for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Dry Hollow Rd. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Brewery Grade for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto US-30 for 0.1 miles. Turn left for 0.1 miles. Merge onto I-84 E toward Pendleton for 18.7 miles. Take the US-97 exit- exit 104 toward Yakima for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto US-97 for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Maryhill State Park Dr. for 0.4 miles. Turn right for 0.1 miles. End at Maryhill State Park.

Address
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
7150 Cleanwater Lane
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, Washington 98504
Phone
General: (360) 902-8844
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