Big Eddy Park
64555 Nehalem Highway N., Vernonia , Oregon (503) 397-2353
For Reservations Call (503) 366-3984
Named after a large eddy in the Nehalem River, this scenic park has large fir trees, open grassy play areas, fishing, canoeing and a boat launch. It is near the Banks-Vernonia Linear State Park, the Jewell Elk Refuge and the interesting Columbia County Museum in Vernonia.
Located seven miles north of Vernonia on Highway 47.
The park is now open - please call park office for reservations at 503-366-3984 or you may fill out the form on this page.
Please note: Reservations now require payment in full, not just the first night. We stop taking reservations for the immediate weekend on Thursdays at noon. After Thursdays at noon the immediate weekend is 1st come 1st serve sites only.
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