Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site

The 63-acre natural area sits along the south shore of Blue Lake Crater, offering forest and meadow landscapes at the eastern edge of Cascade Range.

The central meadow served as a rest stop for pioneer travelers crossing the Cascade Range in the 19th century, providing water and grazing land.

Henry and Gretchen Corbett donated this land in 1952 to honor their son Elliott, who died at age 22 during World War II.

Visitors must hike two miles on Forest Service Road 2076 to reach the park, as there is no direct vehicle access to this wilderness preserve.

The park surrounds Blue Lake, which formed in three overlapping craters approximately 3,500 years ago near the Santiam Pass.

Location: Oregon

Inception: 1952

GPS coordinates: 44.40980,-121.77500

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:46