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.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:01PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures as high as 95 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portland Metro Hills, and West Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke from fires outside of the region or clouds moving into the area could result in cooler daytime high temperatures than currently forecast.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
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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