Wildwood Recreation Site

Wildwood Recreation Site, Welches, Oregon, United States

Warning

General

There is NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC ALLOWED and no water balloons or confetti due to wildlife concerns. 

Fish Viewing Chamber
Bear Tracks Winter 2022
Boardwalk on Wetlands Trail
Salmon River
Salmon River Shelter

Featured amenities

River Access River Access
Playground Playground
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About Wildwood Recreation Site

Wildwood Recreation Site is open year-round but may close due to vehicle access during severe weather. Check status during severe weather events by calling 503-375-5646.   Park passes are only available for purchase online for printing (Wildwood Recreation Site Day Pass) or onsite at the automated fee machine (AFM), located next to the park’s entrance station. Credit cards only; no cash or checks. Visitors may purchase either a daily or a Northwest Oregon District Passenger Vehicle Day Use annual pass at the AFM. Visitors with an annual pass receipt should bring it to the park office for transfer to a static cling Northwest Oregon District Passenger Vehicle Day Use Pass. Wildwood staff is limited so please be patient and hold onto your paper receipt until able to contact a park employee. Wildwood is open from 8 AM until 1/2 hour before sunset, or 8 PM whichever is closer, 7 days a week. Please stay aware of the closure times posted on roadside signs throughout the park. The gate will close at the posted time so make sure that you exit the park at or before the closing time.   Wildwood Recreation Site is located along the Mount Hood Scenic Byway near the town of Welches, Oregon. Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest mountain, beckons travelers through a forested corridor to wade the waters of the Wild and Scenic Salmon River.   This year round day-use area is home to a wide range of recreation facilities and the Cascade Streamwatch Trail. Visitors have a chance to explore natural stream and wetland ecosystems along accessible interpretive trails and boardwalks and observe native fish in a unique, underwater fish viewing chamber.

Activities & Attractions

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Birding

Birding

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 16 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • River Access
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Reviews (32)

What Guests Are Saying

Wildwood Recreation Site is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, with many guests noting the exceptional service from the camp host and rangers. The site is described as beautiful and well-maintained, making it ideal for events like weddings and family gatherings. Visitors appreciate the available amenities, including firewood and clean facilities, creating a memorable experience in a charming forest setting.

Review Summary

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Marlene D

July 11, 2025

4

Great place for family picnics, with easy hiking trails. It has a softball diamond, basketball court, and volleyball net.

Stephanie P

July 11, 2025

5

What a wonderful site!! So many things to do, lots of room beautiful area. We rented a group site that was not covered but had an electric grill etc (picnic kitchen ). Everything was clean & well cared for. We loved it!!

Amy M

November 15, 2024

5

Everyone was so thoughtful and wonderful. Exceeded expectations.Melody was the absolute best.

Mary H

September 7, 2024

5

Staff was excellent and very helpful. Proactive in offering assistance. Noreen especially.

Kim N

August 27, 2024

5

Everything went great! We were greeted by several staff who stopped in frequently to see if we needed anything, then when it was time to wrap up they were there to help out!

Meagan G

August 5, 2024

5

We had an amazing time. Our rental was very clean and there was trash cans provided which was very helpful. The staff working that day were such fun kind people. They checked up on us and helped in anyway they could, especially Melody. She was awsome! There was also plenty of options for the young kids to run and played while staying in view of their parents. I will not go anywhere else for my family events going forward! We absolutely loved it here!

Rebecca N

June 3, 2024

5

Such a great place to have an event. The Park staff and hosts goes above and beyond caring and does everything they can to assure the event is perfect. I cannot recommend highly enough. 11/10 stars!

Daryl S

May 20, 2024

5

The park Ranger was helpful and friendly and the camp host went out of her way to ensure our family get-together at the Pioneer West shelter went smoothly. She ensured the shelter was clean and well-equipped, offered to help with a fire if we needed one in the afternoon, even came by to help us get a group picture we'll treasure for years to come. Really outstanding, friendly service.

BILL R

September 23, 2023

5

Everyone and everything was great. The staff was very helpful getting our stuff to the shelter and making sure everything was OK.

Candy L

August 4, 2023

5

Everybody is wonderful at the park, accommodating clean. It was perfect for our family reunion.

Location Wildwood Recreation Site

Address:
Wildwood Recreation Site
Welches, OR, 97067
United States

Highway access

Wildwood Recreation Site is accessible via Highway 26, which is located approximately 39 miles east of Portland.

Elevation: 375 feet

Distance to downtown

2 mi drive to downtown Welches (about 3 min)

Map of Wildwood Recreation Site location at Welches, OR, United States
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Policies & Rules

General

  • Campfires? Please see here for current campfire restrictions: Fire Closures and Restrictions Typically, campfires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided within the recreation site. No building rock campfire rings.
  • Group Electric Shelter reservations cover half of the shelter. To use the whole shelter, you must make 2 reservations: Pioneer (WPIO and EPIO) and Mountain View (NMTN and SMTN).
  • Those renting the Pioneer or Mountain View Group Electric Shelters have priority use of the athletic fields.
  • Please exit the park.
  • No amplified music allowed in the park.
  • No horses allowed in the park.
  • No skateboarding allowed in the park.
  • A firewood quarantine is in effect to protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species; please buy where you burn.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

There is NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC ALLOWED and no water balloons or confetti due to wildlife concerns. 

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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