Molalla River State Park

Imagine combining a scenic drive, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing and a ferry ride all in one location.

One of the largest blue heron rookeries in the Willamette Valley is located here.

Boaters: check ahead for obstructions on the Oregon State Marine Board's Reported Obstructions and Alerts page.

You can do it all at Molalla River State Park near Canby, Oregon. This natural area sits at the confluence of the Willamette, Molalla and Pudding rivers.

The flood plains of these rivers provide important habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, deer, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

It's one of three ferries still in operation on the Willamette River. Fruit, vegetable and flower stands abound seasonally in some of the finest farmland in Oregon.

Molalla River State Park has grassy field areas for picnics and games and a pet exercise area where you can let your dog run off leash.

Know Before You Go Do not swim, float, paddle or boat without a life jacket. Wearing a life jacket, and making sure it fits properly , saves lives.

Park lands were purchased from landowners between 1971 and 1978. Before widespread settlement by Euro-Americans, the area was ancestral territory of the Molalla tribes.