Alderwood

State Wayside near Eugene, Oregon, United States

Large trees characterize this forested park along Hwy 36 between Junction City and Triangle Lake. There's a picnic area, restroom, and short trail along the Long Tom River. Bring a lunch and relax!
mdi-alert-outline General advisory
Effective Sep 4, 2024
Four counties in this area are in the permanent quarantine zone for all ash, olive and white fringe tree materials. To protect our forests, please do not bring any materials from these trees, including firewood, into Oregon State Parks. This will help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, a highly invasive and destructive insect that threatens to wipe out all of Oregon’s ash trees.

Help protect our forests by following these firewood tips:
  • Buy firewood local to your campsite: Choose firewood harvested within 10 miles of your destination or buy certified heat-treated firewood.
  • Avoid transporting restricted wood: Do not bring ash, olive, or white fringe tree materials into any Oregon State Park even if it’s within the same quarantine area. When in doubt about the tree species, leave it out. 

Learn more about the quarantine and emerald ash borer. 
mdi-alert-outline Campfire and open flame ban
Effective Jul 20, 2024
Open flame restrictions are in effect beginning July 20 until further notice. The ban includes wood fires, charcoal briquettes, pellet-fueled grills, candles, tiki torches and other devices that emit flames or embers and cannot be turned off with a valve. Portable cooking stoves and other devices using liquefied or bottle fuels are allowed for cooking purposes only, fire rings are not permitted.
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Amenities and features

Questions

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Are there restrooms at the park?

Yes, there is a vault restroom (no water) that is open year round.
What kind of trees and wildlife are in the park?

Alderwood is known for its many old, large Douglas fir trees.  In the forest below these giants, lives pacific dogwood, big leaf maple, alder, chinqapin, pacific yew and vine maple.  In the spring, wildflowers carpet the forest floor.  Birds that live in the forest or along streams abound here, including kingfisher.  In the Long Tom River, cutthoart trout can be seen lurking in the shadows beneath fallen logs.

mdi-help-circle-outline About Camping

Is there camping at this park?

No, Alderwood is a day use only park.
For more questions, review our statewide FAQ

History

Purchased from Lane County in 1931. Day-use picnic facilities were originally developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps around 1935. According to local lore, during the prohibition era (1920s), liquor was distilled clandestinely at a nearby location called Burp Holler. In 1961, the name was briefly considered for application to the wayside but the proposal was unsuccessful.

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