Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, Nature reserve in North Portland, United States.
The Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area spans 2,000 acres of freshwater lakes, marshes, and forests between the Columbia Slough and Columbia River.
The wetland belonged to the Columbia and Willamette rivers floodplain until 2003, when Ducks Unlimited installed water control structures at Bybee Lake.
The natural area functions as an outdoor laboratory where visitors learn about wetland ecosystems through guided tours and educational programs.
The Interlakes Trail provides wheelchair access from the parking lot to two wildlife viewing platforms, with restrooms and a canoe launch available.
The reserve houses more than 200 western painted turtles, which Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife categorizes as sensitive-critical species.
Location: Multnomah County
GPS coordinates: 45.61722,-122.77833
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:05
St. Johns Bridge
3.7 km
Portland International Raceway
6.8 km
Course of the Willamette River
4.1 km
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge 5.1
5.1 km
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge 9.6
6.9 km
Kelley Point Park
3.8 km
St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub
3.4 km
Wapato Bridge
3.2 km
Cathedral Park
3.6 km
National Cash Register Building
3.8 km
Oregon Slough Railroad Bridge
6 km
Pier Park
2.4 km
McCoy Park
5.7 km
John Mock House
7 km
Bybee–Howell House
4.1 km
St. Johns City Hall
3.6 km
Columbia Park
6.7 km
St. Johns Library
3.7 km
Bell Tower
6.5 km
Waldschmidt Hall
6.6 km
John Yeon Speculative House
7.1 km
Willamette River Light
4.2 km
St. Johns Park (Portland, Oregon)
3.4 km
George Park
4 km
Moses and Ida Kline House
6.5 km
Schrunk Riverview Tower
3.4 km
McKenna Park
5.3 km
St. Johns Library
3.7 kmReviews
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