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Whitcomb Creek County Park

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Located on the shores of Green Peter Reservoir and Foster Lake east of Sweet Home. on Quartzville Rd, 11 miles NE of the junction with Highway 20 and near the Santiam River. Activities at this site include Camping, Birding, Swimming, Sailing, Picnicking and Hiking and spectacular canyon views.

There ar 39 campsites available, (RV, Trailer or tent). Potable water is available but must be hauled. Picnic tables, Garbage bins and Vault toilets are provided. Two boat ramps on the reservoir are provided and are about one mile from the camp.

Reservations are taken April - October. Fees are charged. Contact the Linn County Parks.

Birders may have the opportunity to see Golden Eagle and Osprey near the shore of the reservoir. Golden Eagle nests may be seen to the north. Blue Grouse, Pygmy-Owl, Vaux’s Swift, Blue-breasted Sapsucker, Brown Creeper, Hammond’s Flycatcher and Black-headed Grosbeak. The Common Loon, a migrating species, may be seen in spring and fall seasons.

Location: Quartzville Rd, Sweethome Oregon

Other Linn County Parks nearby:
(Albany) John Neal Memorial Park
(Sweet Home) Lewis Creek Park
(Lebanon) McDowell Creek Park
(Brownsville) McKercher Park
(Scio) Roaring River Park
(Albany) Timber-Linn Park


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