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.
Freeze Watch issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 32 degrees or lower are possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, East Central Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands. In Washington, North Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
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.
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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 |
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