North Fork Park
The first park land purchased by Marion County was for North Fork Park. 8.52 acres of the park is leased from BLM. The warm water of the Little North Fork of the Santiam River, a swimming hole, sandy beach, and one-half hour drive from the Salem urban area combines to make North Fork Park one of the most popular Marion County park areas. Work relief crews helped develop the park's trail system.
Facilities at a Glance
- Open Year-round (unless closed to snowfall)
- Day Use Only - Open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- 11.98 Acres
- Picnic Tables
- Fishing
- Water Activities
- Hiking Trails
- ADA Accessible: Restroom and trail
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Smoking and alcohol are prohibited at all county parks (see
Marion County Code).
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Parking fee: Parking fee collection is in effect from May through September 15 on North Fork Road and in county parks accessed from North Fork Road, including North Fork Park, Salmon Falls Park, Bear Creek Park day-use parking, and Lomker’s Bridge day-use area. Fees can be paid using cash or check. A $30 annual parking pass is also available, which will allow unlimited daily parking for one vehicle along North Fork Road and in Marion County North Fork corridor parks. Annual passes can be purchased at any of the parking fee stations or at Marion County Public Works, Building 1, 5155 Silverton Road NE in Salem.
Directions:
Travel twenty-eight miles east of Salem via Hwy 22, and one mile past Mehama, turn left onto North Fork Road. North Fork Park is located three miles up the road.
For More Information Contact:
Parks Coordinator
5155 Silverton Rd.
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 588-5036
Email: Parks@co.marion.or.us
Park Location:
North Fork County Park
24450 North Fork Road SE
Mehama, OR 97346
Park Hours:
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Year-round
