State Park · Oregon, United States
Washburne State Wayside
Washburne State Wayside is a state park in Oregon, United States.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 44.2815° N, 123.2450° W |
| Managed by | Oregon state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Washburne State Wayside
Washburne State Wayside was a state park 4 miles (6 km) northwest of Junction City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, the wayside served as a rest stop for travelers on Oregon Route 99W and an interpretive center for the Applegate Trail. The state bought the land for the park in 1926 from William C. and Mae E. Washburne. It was located on the border between Lane and Benton counties. Amenities included picnic tables, a restroom, a nature trail, and interpretive signs about the Applegate Trail.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Junction City, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 4 miles northwest of Junction City |
Airports near this park
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- Portland International Airport (PDX) · Portland, United States · 95.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Washburne State Wayside?
Washburne State Wayside is in Oregon, United States (44.2815° N, 123.2450° W).
How do I get to Washburne State Wayside?
The nearest town is Junction City, Oregon. about 4 miles northwest of Junction City.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oregon_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Oregon state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washburne_State_Wayside — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).