Wallace Marine Park to Willamette Mission State Park

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Wallace Marine Park
There is a paved boat ramp that is extremely popular with powerboats. The gravel bar launch site downstream is preferable for non-motorized boats. Look for the sign. Nice area for…
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McLane Island
This island provides relative quiet. Along the left channel is a small beach that can be used for camping. The island makes for a good lunch stop. The image above…
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River’s Edge Park
Also known as “Wallace House Park,” this city park is an undeveloped greenway. In recent years, local authorities have come to believe that this was once the site of Wallace…
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Sunset Park
This small park has a grassy bench that looks out toward the river. The park is nested among the suburban riverside residences of Keizer. (Possible launch, although only street parking.)
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Palma Ciea Park
A small, undeveloped site in the middle of the city of Keizer. A small, grassy bench overlook could make a good lunch stop.
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Keizer Rapids Park
This park is worth a stop. The City of Keizer leased it from OPRD and is in the process of developing the site. Currently there is a nice campsite with…
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Darrow Rocks Landing
An undeveloped site near the rocks with a small gravel beach.
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Darrow Bar Island
An island with a nice back channel. Watch the pilings at the entrance to the back channel. Camping is on the main channel side of the island on the gravel…
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Darrow Bar Access
Peaceful site with pleasant river views. Small parking lot.
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Spongs Landing
A county park with picnic shelters and a grassy bench overlooking the river. The park makes a good lunch stop on trips from Salem to Wheatland.
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Spongs Island
A long, undeveloped gravel bar island. Primitive camping allowed. (no amenities)
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Lincoln Access
A peninsula, at most levels with willows and a shoreline of sand and gravel. Named after President Lincoln, this early-day town was a principal community on the Willamette, with warehouses…
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Windsor Island Access
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Spring Valley Access
Although accessible to nearby road traffic, this OPRD Greenway park can make a good overnight camp spot. There is permanent pit toilet, plus large open areas fit for pitching a…
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Willamette Mission State Park
One of the hidden treasures of the OPRD system, this large park was once the home of Jason Lee’s Methodist mission. A ghost structure stands today to mark the approximate…