Back to Activities
State park

Elk Creek Tunnel Forest State Scenic Corridor

Oregon

About

Elk Creek Tunnel Forest State Scenic Corridor is a 178-acre park in Oregon, about 3 miles from the small town of Elkton. As a state scenic corridor, it is set aside as protected parkland rather than as a single trail or campground. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Elkton show May highs around 72°F with lows near 43°F, and September highs around 81°F. Midsummer days often reach the mid-80s. Paddlers will find several creeks close by, including Brush Creek, Big Tom Folley Creek and Paradise Creek, all within about 6 miles. Hikers can head to the Paradise Truck Trail Spur, roughly 6 miles away.

Park size

178 acres

Loading conditions...
Get Directions

Location

Elk Creek Tunnel Forest State Scenic Corridor

Oregon

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 37–48°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Elkton 1sw, OR weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan51° high36° low
  2. Feb55° high35° low
  3. Mar60° high37° low
  4. Apr64° high39° low
  5. May72° high43° low
  6. Jun77° high48° low
  7. Jul86° high50° low
  8. Aug85° high51° low
  9. Sep81° high46° low
  10. Oct69° high42° low
  11. Nov56° high39° low
  12. Dec49° high36° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Elk Creek Tunnel Forest State Scenic Corridor · Public land
Nearest town
Elkton, Oregon · 3.1 mi
Managed by
City Land

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

    Elk Creek Tunnel Forest State Scenic Corridor — State park in Oregon | Roamze