Saddle Mountain State Natural Area, State natural area in Clatsop County, US.

Saddle Mountain is a forested peak in northern Oregon featuring wildflower meadows and rocky passages on its upper slopes. The mountain contains diverse habitats that change with elevation, supporting different plants and animals as you climb.

In 1916 the federal government gave 1,402 acres to Oregon's State Land Board for a park around Saddle Mountain. The first land actually incorporated came in 1928, when Nellie and O. W. Taylor donated 1,280 acres. A Civilian Conservation Corps camp occupied the park from 1935, building the summit trail, a 7.25-mile access road, parking, picnic area and restrooms. The park was renamed a state natural area by 1997.

The Clatsop Native American tribe recognized this mountain as a significant geographical feature long before European settlers arrived in the region.

The trail is well marked with reinforced metal mesh sections to prevent erosion and improve grip. Come prepared with sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water, as the path climbs steadily throughout.

The 1953 fire lookout tower built by the Oregon State Board of Forestry once stood on the summit; the CCC had already cut the main trail and a 7.25-mile road to the parking lot in the 1930s. A year-round spring sits near the top, and the rare Cardamine pattersonii grows in the park.