Packsaddle Park
The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in Marion County negotiating a lease with the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers by indicating they would donate $500 to assist in the improvement of the entrance road. The Chamber was sponsoring the "White Water Challenge" at the time and wanted to use the park as a point of assembly and raft launching. The park is contiguous to land leased by the State Fish Commission for a salmon egg collection station. The Park and Recreation Commission named the park "Packsaddle" because Packsaddle Creek flows through the area. The park is primarily used by drift boaters, fishermen, and sightseers.
Facilities at a Glance
- PACKSADDLE IS CLOSED DUE TO WILD-FIRE DAMAGE
- Open Year-round
- 6 Acres
- Boat Ramp
- Picnic Tables
- Water Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking Trails
- ADA Accessible: Restroom and picnic table
- Day Use Only
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Smoking and alcohol are prohibited at all county parks (see
Marion County Code).
Directions:
Packsaddle is located two miles east of the City of Gates on Hwy 22.
For More Information Contact:
Parks Coordinator
5155 Silverton Rd.
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 588-5036
Email:
Parks@co.marion.or.us
Park Location:
Packsaddle County Park
34510 N. Santiam Hwy SE
Gates, OR 97346
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