State park

North Santiam River State Park

Oregon

About

North Santiam River State Park is a 29-acre state park in Oregon, about a mile from the town of Lyons. It is managed by Oregon's state park and recreation agency and sits along the North Santiam River, the river the park is named for. Summer is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from the Silver Creek Falls weather station, about 7 miles away, show July and August highs around 76°F with lows near 50°F. June and September are a little milder, with highs of about 68°F and 70°F. Spring warms gradually, from highs near 50°F in March to about 63°F in May. Winter is cool, with highs in the low to mid 40s from December through February and lows around 33°F. October brings highs near 58°F and November around 47°F. The surrounding area offers more to explore. Stout Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2 miles away, and August Mountain Trail is just beyond it at about 2.2 miles. Vine Maple Trail is close as well, at about 2.8 miles. Fishermens Bend, roughly 4.5 miles away, offers camping.

Park size

29 acres

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Location

North Santiam River State Park

Oregon

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–76°F and lows of 42–50°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Silver Creek Falls, OR weather station, 7 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan43° high33° low
  2. Feb45° high33° low
  3. Mar50° high34° low
  4. Apr55° high37° low
  5. May63° high42° low
  6. Jun68° high46° low
  7. Jul76° high50° low
  8. Aug76° high50° low
  9. Sep70° high46° low
  10. Oct58° high41° low
  11. Nov47° high36° low
  12. Dec42° high33° low

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

Where it is

  • North Santiam River State Park · State park
Nearest town
Lyons, Oregon · 0.7 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

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

Best time to visit North Santiam River State Park

Best months: April–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

    43° / 33°

  2. Feb

    45° / 33°

  3. Mar

    50° / 34°

  4. Apr

    55° / 37°

  5. May

    63° / 42°

  6. Jun

    68° / 46°

  7. Jul

    76° / 50°

  8. Aug

    76° / 50°

  9. Sep

    70° / 46°

  10. Oct

    58° / 41°

  11. Nov

    47° / 36°

  12. Dec

    42° / 33°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silver Creek Falls, OR, 7 mi away at 1,350 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.