Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
Day-use only; no overnight camping is permitted. The park is open and the covered picnic shelter is available for group reservations. Within the Yamhill County permanent quarantine zone for ash tree materials; do not transport firewood from outside the immediate area.
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 10 at 10:01AM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 95 and 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portland Metro Hills, Central Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures between 63 to 67 degrees are possible for Monday morning and Tuesday morning. However, there is a 5-15% chance low temperatures will remain above 70 degrees Monday morning and a 15-30% chance Tuesday morning, which would lead to poor overnight relief.
About
Maud Williamson State Recreation Site is a peaceful 24-acre day-use park set on the flat edge of cultivated Willamette Valley farmland. The property was bequeathed by educator Maud Williamson around 1933 to honor her mother, Ruby T. Williamson. The land features a canopy of second-growth Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar trees, creating a serene retreat from the surrounding agricultural landscape. The park offers a covered picnic shelter that can accommodate groups of up to 25 people and is available by reservation. Day-use amenities include restrooms, picnic tables, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. Admission is free, though shelter reservations require a fee. The historic Charles S. Williamson House, built in 1890 in Queen Anne architectural style, stands on the property but is not open to visitors. Spring visitors are treated to abundant wildflower displays, particularly trilliums blooming throughout the forest floor. The park falls within Yamhill County's permanent quarantine zone for ash, olive, and white fringe tree materials, so visitors should not transport firewood from outside the immediate area.
Directions
Maud Williamson State Recreation Site is located on the west side of the Salem-Dayton Highway (OR-221) at the junction with Hopewell Road in Yamhill County, Oregon. The park entrance is across from Wheatland Road, which leads to the Wheatland Ferry.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 619-3134 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
Photos
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!