Willamette Mission State Park
Open for camping May 15 through September 30. Reservations required for horse camp and group tent sites. Hiker/biker camp is first-come, first-served. No showers available.
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
Willamette Mission State Park sits on a former mission site established in 1834, now preserved as a scenic riverside retreat in Marion County. The park is home to the world's largest black cottonwood tree and offers over 13 miles of trails winding through forests, wetlands, and filbert orchards. Campers can access the Willamette River via a boat launch near the Wheatland Ferry at the park's north end. The campground operates seasonally from May 15 through September 30 and includes four spacious horse camp sites with four-stall corrals each, one group tent site (Beaver Island) for up to 75 people, and a hiker/biker camp area. All sites include fire rings and picnic tables. Flush restrooms are located throughout the park, though showers are not available. The park requires reservations for horse camp and group sites, while hiker/biker camping is first-come, first-served. Equestrians particularly appreciate this park, with dedicated trails and well-designed horse facilities. The park hosts seasonal flooding during winter and spring rainstorms, contributing to the decision to close camping facilities during the off-season.
Directions
From I-5, take exit 263 (Brooks/Gervais). Head west on Brooklake Road, then turn north on Wheatland Road NE. The park entrance is at 10991 Wheatland Road NE, Gervais, OR 97026.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 65ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 393-1172 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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