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.
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
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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