Elijah Bristow State Park (Dexter)

Elijah Bristow State Park in Dexter: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free entry; Oregon State Parks day-use parking permit required for vehicles ($10 in-state / $12 out-of-state per day).

AddressWheeler Rd, Dexter, OR 97431 (location descriptor - the Oregon State Parks profile publishes the park's location off Highway 58, not a street number)

HoursDay-use park; specific hours Not confirmed on the official park profile.

PricesFree entry; Oregon State Parks day-use parking permit required for vehicles ($10 in-state / $12 out-of-state per day)

Price notesOn the Middle Fork Willamette River via Highway 58, southeast of Eugene. Elijah Bristow was added to the state parks requiring a day-use parking permit on March 30, 2026 - see Perks in the report. Walk-in, bike and transit entry is free.

Age notesAn 847-acre day-use state park with 10+ miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians; open to all ages per the Oregon State Parks profile.

BookingMost picnic sites are first-come; three group picnic areas are reservable.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

ParkingPark lots off Wheeler Rd via Highway 58; day-use parking permit required (permit details in Perks in the report).

Hours in detailDay-use park; specific hours are still not published on the official park profile fetched this pass (same finding as the base batch).

Tickets & bookingMost picnic sites are first-come; three reservable group picnic areas are confirmed on the official profile this pass. An equestrian staging area offers a picnic shelter, barbecue grills, tables, water and a restroom (official profile fetched this pass).

ParkingPark lots off Wheeler Rd via Highway 58; day-use parking permit required (data.json).

Official tipsFrom the official profile: 847 acres on the Middle Fork Willamette River with 10+ miles of trail for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians (electric-assisted bicycles are NOT allowed); a portion of the Eugene to Pacific Crest Trail; a new kayak/canoe access trail to the river for the Willamette River Water Trail; Channel Lake habitat for osprey, heron, eagles and beaver, and threatened Western pond turtle and Oregon chub (official profile fetched this pass).

Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Elijah Bristow State Park — Dexter, Oregon