Benton County Natural Areas and Parks
Info: maps, trail information, reservations, reservation fee schedules, and park rules.
Trails: http://www.co.benton.or.us/parks/trails.php
Maps: http://www.co.benton.or.us/parks/maps.php
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Salmonberry County Park & Campground
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Parks in Benton County (not operated by Benton County)
Alpine - Alpine
Mary's River Park - Philomath
Alsea Falls Recreational Site - BLM
McCartney - Linn County
Alsea Hatchery - ODFW
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McDonald Forest - OSU http://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/mcdonald-forest-trails
http://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/roads-engineering
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The following forests are part of OSU College Forests:
Missouri Bend Recreation Site BLM
Monteith Riverpark Albany
Bowman Albany
Peavy Arboretum Lodge OSU
Peoria Linn County
Riveredge Group Camp SNF
Bryant Albany
Takena Landing Albany
Conner's Camp SNF
Truax Island OSP
E E Wilson ODFW
Ellmaker OSP
Marys Peak Campground SNF
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Washburne Wayside OSP http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=61
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Marys Peak Viewpoint SNF
Marys Peak Wayside SNF
William Finley N.W.R. NWR http://www.fws.gov/willamettevalley/finley/
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/
BLM
NWR
OSP
OSU
SNF
Bureau of Land Mgmt
National Wildlife Refuge
Oregon State Parks
Oregon State University
Siuslaw National Forest
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ODFW http://www.dfw.state.or.us/ Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Oregon State University
Oregon State Parks
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Suislaw National Forest: http://www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw
Riveredge Group Camp SNF Riveredge Group Campground
Conner's Camp SNF Conner's Camp Day Use
Marys Peak Campground SNF
Marys Peak Viewpoint SNF
Marys Peak Wayside SNF
Mary's Peak: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/recarea/?recid=42311
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Visit Corvallis - Outdoor Recreation
AlpineWebsite: BLM.gov - Alsea Falls Recreational Site
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Covered Bridges in Benton County
Covered bridges are not exclusive to Madison County! There are three historic covered bridges in the Corvallis/Benton County area.
Website: Covered-Bridges.org
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Finley National Wildlife Refuge
26208 Finley Refuge RdCorvallis Oregon 97333Phone: 541-757-7236
Website: http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=13589
Corvallis Bike Loop, a 12-mil
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Rose garden, kitchens and picnic areas, group shelters, softball fields, and playgrounds.
Amenities include a rose garden of 250 varieties, picnic areas, group shelters, antique locomotive, softball fields and play grounds.
Natural preserve with a hiking trail to the top of Bald Hill, dog off-leash area, and multi-modal path.
Benton County’s oldest park, established in 1851, has the longest picnic table in the United States cut and milled from one continuous piece of wood at the Hull-Oakes Lumber Co. in Dawson, is located beneath a rustic shelter.
Amphitheater, reflecting pond, fountain, and bike paths.
This city-center park features a playground, waling paths, gazebo, rose garden, Solberg works-of-art, and is the home of the annual Corvallis Fall Festival, daVinci Days and summer concerts. No dogs.
Hiking trails in a natural setting; views of the city.
Features 1/2 mile of Alsea River frontage. In addition to its excellent fishing, the park has self-guided interpretive walking trails, picnic sites, and areas for water play.
Horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, bike paths, trails, softball fields and covered group picnic sites.
Best known for its boat ramp, Mill Creek features bank fishing and delightful picnicking in the Dick Robinson Memorial Grove.
This award-winning park highlights both the Willamette River and downtown Corvallis. Features include an interactive fountain, artwork, picnic areas, a skate park and the seasonal Saturday Farmers’ Market. A wide range of shops, restaurants and art galleries are within easy walking distance.
Willamette Park is the City’s largest park. It features significant natural areas, open meadows and playing fields and spectacular views of the Willamette River. The Frisbee golf course that winds through the park features 18 holes complete with cement paved tee pads and Mach II-New baskets. The course is mostly located in the oak grove part of park, with a few holes skirting the edge of the soccer fields.--
City of Corvallis Parks & Recreation
Parks, Forestry, & Natural Areas;
Willamette Park and Natural Area
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Bald Hill: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1219
Caldwell: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1220
Herbert Farm: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1221
Kendall: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1222
Noyes: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1224
Orleans: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1225
Timberhill: 47 acres. http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1226
Witham Hill: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1227
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Other
BMX Track: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1176
Willamette Boat Landing: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1180
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Websites
250 Broadalbin SW #110
P.O. Box 965
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-928-0911, 800-526-2256
110 SW 53rd
Corvallis, OR 97333
541-757-1521
1717 Fabry Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
503-375-5646
Campground info for OR and WA: 800-452-5687
333 Broadalbin SW
Albany, OR 97321
541-917-7777
Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County
754 Olive St.
Eugene OR 97401
541-484-5307, 800-547-5445
1310 SW Avery Park Dr.
Corvallis, OR 97333
541-766-6918
553 NW Harrison Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-757-1544, 800-334-8118
90064 Coburg Road
Eugene, OR 97408
541-682-2000
3010 Ferry SW
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-3917
Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife
7118 NE Vandenburg (Adair)
Corvallis OR 97330
541-757-4186
1115 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR 97310-1001
503-378-6305
MU Reservations, Reservations for Peavy Arboretum Lodge
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-737-6252
Salem Convention & Visitors Association
200 Commercial Street SE
Salem, Oregon 973012
503-581-4325, 866-614-1900
Walport Ranger District
1094 SW Pacific Hwy
Walport, OR 97394
541-563-3211
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Bureau of Land Management - Oregon: http://www.blm.gov/or/index.php
Bureau of Land Management - Salem District: http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/salem/recreation/index.php
Alsea Falls Recreational Site (BLM): http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/site_info.php?siteid=220
Eugene District: http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/eugene/index.php
Lebanon Trails: http://buildlebanontrails.com/
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW): http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/northwest.asp
E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/ee_wilson_wildlife_area/index.asp
Fern Ridge (near Eugene): http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/fern_ridge_wildlife_area/index.asp
Parking permits: $7 daily parking permit or a $22 annual parking permit: https://or.outdoorcentral.us/or/license
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Marys River Natural Area / Caldwell Natural Area
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Corvallis Natural Areas: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1175
Herbert Farm and Natural Area is 221 acres of undeveloped natural area just south of Corvallis city limits. The property is owned by the City of Corvallis and managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. The property presents the City with significant ecological, cultural, recreational, and educational benefits. We are seeking public input on the Herbert Farm and Natural Area Management Plan.
You can access the Herbert Farm and Natural Area Management Plan draft at:http://sharedfiles.ci.corvallis.or.us/43407462217927400/Herbert_Farm_and_Natural_Area_Draft_Plan_for_Public_Review.pdf
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"Sustainable-Corvallis"
http://sustainablecorvallis.org/
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition