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Salmon Falls 

The purchase of this area, with the assistance of Land and Water funds, was made to preserve an outstanding scenic site. The area is forested, and at the falls site, the Little North Fork of the Santiam River plunges over the rock outcropping about 30 feet to a pool beneath. Only the minimum development of the popular area has been undertaken. Emphasis has been placed on the preservation of the natural beauty of the site. The Bureau of Land Management owns the land on two sides of the park and is interested in ultimately developing the entire area.

 

Facilities at a Glance

  • Day Use Only - Open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Emergency phone at park entrance 
  • 22.62 Acres
  • Picnic Tables
  • Fishing
  • Water Activities
  • Hiking Trails
  • ADA Restroom
  • Smoking and alcohol are prohibited at all county parks (see Marion County Code).
  • Parking fee: Parking fee collection is in effect from May through September 15 on North Fork Road and in county parks accessed from North Fork Road, including North Fork Park, Salmon Falls Park, Bear Creek Park day-use parking, and Lomker’s Bridge day-use area. Fees can be paid using cash or check. A $30 annual parking pass is also available, which will allow unlimited daily parking for one vehicle along North Fork Road and in Marion County North Fork corridor parks. Annual passes can be purchased at any of the parking fee stations or at Marion County Public Works, Building 1, 5155 Silverton Road NE in Salem. 
  • Salmon Falls County Park Map

Directions:

Travel forty miles east from Salem via Hwy 22, and one mile above Mehama turn left onto North Fork Road. Salmon Falls Park is located fourteen miles up the road from Hwy 22.

For More Information Contact:

Parks Coordinator
5155 Silverton Rd.
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 588-5036
Email: Parks@co.marion.or.us

view of falls

 

Salmon Falls path 

 

Salmon Falls county Park map 

Park Location:

Salmon Falls Park
34500 North Fork Rd SE
Mehama, OR 97358

Park Hours:

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 1 - October 31

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PLEASE NOTE: Google's map of Salmon Falls Park has incorrect property boundaries. Please refer to the map above to identify areas open to the public so as not to trespass on private property.