Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site, State recreation site in Jefferson County, Oregon.
Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site is a 63-acre natural area situated along the south shore of Blue Lake Crater. The land combines forest sections and open meadows at the eastern edge of the Cascade Range, creating spaces for hiking and nature observation.
The central meadow served as a vital rest stop for 19th-century pioneers crossing the Cascade Range, offering water and grazing land. This location remained important as a waypoint for travelers moving through this rugged mountain region.
The site honors Elliott Corbett through a family's 1952 donation made to remember their son who served in the military. Walking through the open meadows today, visitors can sense the personal gesture behind this land's preservation.
Access to the park requires a hike along Forest Service Road 2076, as there is no direct vehicle access to the site. Visitors should prepare for a multi-hour walk and bring appropriate gear for changing weather conditions.
Blue Lake Crater formed approximately 3,500 years ago through three overlapping crater collisions. This geological history remains visible today in the lake's distinctive shape, making the site a location with a notable volcanic past.
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