Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
Open for day use year-round. This is a day-use only site with no overnight camping. Two group picnic areas are available by reservation.
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* 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
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site holds the distinction of being Oregon's first state park, established in 1922 when Sarah Helmick and her son James donated the original 5.46 acres to the state. The park sits along the floodplain of the Luckiamute River, forested with Douglas fir, grand fir, maple, ash, Port Orford cedar, and cottonwood trees. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. The park features two reservable group picnic areas (DAY3CA and DAY3CB), each capable of hosting up to 150 people. Amenities include electricity, water, 10 picnic tables, and flush toilets. The shaded grounds under big leaf maples make it well-suited for group gatherings and picnics. Note: A quarantine is in effect restricting ash, olive, and white fringe tree materials to prevent emerald ash borer spread. Visitors should not bring firewood from these species.
Directions
Located 6 miles south of Monmouth off Highway 99W, near Corvallis, Oregon.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
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 | Yes |
Availability
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