About Champoeg State Heritage Area
Champoeg features a unique combination of history, nature, and recreation. This is the site where Oregon’s first provisional government was formed by a historic vote in 1843. Situated on the south bank of the scenic Willamette River, Champoeg’s acres of forest, fields, and wetlands represent the landscape of a bygone era.
One of Oregon's earliest parks, the project upgrades outlined below will continue to keep the park a prime camping destination.
Project
Camping is popular statewide and the project underway at Champoeg will add more campsites to the north Willamette Valley, as well as upgrade old and outdated utilities.
- Add additional RV sites, cabins, and a restroom/shower building.
- Upgrade electrical and water supply systems.
Short-term visitor impact
To be determined after design phase
Milestones
- Feasibility Assessment Phase -- 90 percent complete.
- Utility and park system assessments
- Cultural and ecological assessments
- Terrain and land use evaluations
Next steps
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Analyze all the completed assessments for design development.
- Design camping locations based on feasibility assessments.
The current general obligation bond estimate is $4-5 million.
Last updated December 2023. Additional updates as information becomes available.