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Minam State Recreation Area

Oregon

About

Minam State Recreation Area is a 608-acre park in northeastern Oregon, about 10 miles from the town of Elgin. The park holds one campground, which makes it a base for an overnight stay in the area rather than just a quick stop. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Elgin show June highs around 76°F with lows near 44°F, and September highs around 78°F with lows near 40°F. July and August run hotter, with highs in the mid-80s. Several hiking trails lie within about 10 miles. Cougar Ridge Trail is closest at about 9 miles away, Big Sheep Ridge Trail is a little over 9 miles out, and Joseph Branch Community Trail is roughly 10 miles away.

Park size

608 acres

Inside this park

Campgrounds

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Location

Minam State Recreation Area

Oregon

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–76°F and lows of 32–44°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Elgin, OR weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan40° high24° low
  2. Feb45° high25° low
  3. Mar53° high28° low
  4. Apr60° high32° low
  5. May69° high39° low
  6. Jun76° high44° low
  7. Jul86° high47° low
  8. Aug87° high46° low
  9. Sep78° high40° low
  10. Oct63° high32° low
  11. Nov48° high28° low
  12. Dec39° high23° low

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

Where it is

  • Minam State Recreation Area · Public land
Nearest town
Elgin, Oregon · 10 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)

Best time to visit Minam State Recreation Area

Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    40° / 24°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    45° / 25°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 28°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 32°

    12 wet

  5. May

    69° / 39°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 44°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 47°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 46°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 40°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 32°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 28°

    13 wet

  12. Dec

    39° / 23°

    14 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elgin, OR, 10.3 mi away at 2,697 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.