Oct. 10, 2008 Note: The Visitor Center and gift shop remain open with limited access during renovation. The exhibits and displays have been removed.
The Champoeg features a unique combination of history, nature, and recreation. This is the site where Oregon's first provisional government was formed by a historical vote in 1843.
Situated on the south bank of the scenic Willamette River, Champoeg's acres of forest, fields, and wetlands recreate the landscape of a bygone era. Tour the park's visitor center, Newell House, and Pioneer Mothers Log Cabin museums to discover pioneer life at Champoeg. Take a guided walk to learn what happened to the bustling pioneer town of Champoeg, and how the Donald Manson Barn was built (download the park's day recreation brochure - 1.3 MB); requires Acrobat). An 1860s-style garden lies next to the visitor center.
The park also includes the Historic Butteville Store founded in 1863. It is considered the oldest operating store in Oregon. The store is the last commercial vestige of the once thriving Willamette River community of Butteville. The Friends of Historic Champoeg operate the store Friday - Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m - 5 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend in September.
Champoeg: where Oregon comes alive!
Walk or bike along the Willamette River and catch a glimpse of park wildlife, including western bluebirds. Camp and picnic amid a dense stand of Oregon oak and ash trees. Play disc golf, or go fishing and canoeing. Or just relax and take in the entire scene.
Programs
Champoeg Promise: An interactive living history program bringing Champoeg history to life for school children grades 1 through 8. Now accepting reservations for programs running from March to mid-June. For more information on this exciting program at Champoeg, call the Friends of Historic Champoeg at (503) 678-1649 or visit Champoeg Promise
Also available:
Group tours and special programs available upon request, subject to staff availability.
Visitor Center museum and video programs free to the public
Daughters of the American Revolution Mothers Memorial Cabin and Robert Newell House tours available. Contact the cabin at (503) 633-2237 and the Newell House at (503) 678-5537 for information about fees and group reservations.
Weekend programs available late June through Labor Day weekend:
Historic Manson Farmstead tour.
1860's Kitchen Garden tour.
Historic Old Champoeg Townsite tour.
Birth of Oregon tour.
Living History Demonstrations in the Manson Farmstead, Saturdays, July - August.
Nature Walks.
Bicycle Tours.
Junior Ranger programs for the Kids.
Nature and/or History programs, evenings in the campground, open to the public.
For more information on Champoeg special events, tours and programs, please call the park's Visitor Center at (503) 678-1251, ext 221.
2008 Farmstead Day
(186k; full park brochure and map; requires Acrobat) (104k; just the campground map; requires Acrobat)
Vital stats $3 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $25 or a 24-month permit for $40. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas.
12 full hookup, 67 electrical (maximum site 50 feet); 6 yurts; 6 cabins; group tent (3 areas); group RV camp with meeting hall; 6 walk-in tent sites; hiker/cyclist camp; Reservable day use areas (10) and one picnic shelter; Pioneer Memorial Pavilion Area and disc golf course. For information only, call 503-678-1251 Ext. 225, or 1-800-551-6949. To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687. This park has a designated off-leash area for your pet. A leash no longer than 6 feet is required elsewhere in the park.
Poison oak grows throughout the park. For your safety, please stay on designated roads and trails.
View of campground & day-use areas
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season) Full rate: $16 Electrical/Water hookup: $16 Tent site: $12 Hiker/Biker: $4 Yurt: $27 Rustic cabin: $35 Extra vehicle: $5 Daily day use: $3 Yearly day use: $25 Group (tent): $40 Group (RV): $81, add $8 per RV after 10 units
May 1 to September 30 Full rate: $20 Electrical/Water hookup: $20 Tent site: $16 Hiker/Biker: $4 Yurt: $27 Rustic cabin: $35 Extra vehicle: $5 Daily day use: $3 Yearly day use: $25 Group (tent): $61 Group (RV): $81, and $8 per unit after the first 10.
Relative Location
Off US 99W, 7 miles E of Newberg. From I-5, take Exit 278 and head west. Follow the signs.
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Lat.: 45.248159 N Long.: -122.894285 W
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