Ellmaker State Wayside

The state park spans across 80 acres of land with timber areas, grasslands, and two beaver-dammed streams near U.S. Route 20 north of Burnt Woods.

Harlan D. Ellmaker, a retired Forest Service employee born in 1881, donated the land to Oregon State Parks in 1961 to preserve its natural features.

The park stands as the first established state recreational area on Route 20 between Corvallis and Newport, marking a milestone in public land accessibility.

Four picnic tables border a grassy meadow, while public restrooms and parking spaces accommodate travelers stopping along the Corvallis-Newport Highway.

The property contains Tum Tum Creek, formed by the convergence of two streams within the park boundaries, creating a natural water feature.

Location: Oregon

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=157

GPS coordinates: 44.61460,-123.63200

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16