Paul M. Dunn and McDonald Forests, just north of Corvallis and operated by Oregon State University College of Forestry, are available for day-use recreation, including hiking, biking, and horseback riding on designated roads and trails. Respect for research projects and the fragile environment is understood and appreciated.
Paul M. Dunn Forest
West of Hwy. 99W, Eight miles north of Corvallis
Once part of the Camp Adair Military Reservation, where over 60,000 troops trained during World War II. Accessible from Tampico Road and Soap Creek Road.
McDonald Forest
North of Corvallis
Features 10 miles of interpretive trails showing aspects of forest ecology and management. Visitors can hike, horseback ride, and bike on 10 miles of multiple-use trails and many miles of roads. Maps and guides are available at forest entrances at Peavy Arboretum, Oak Creek Drive, Lewisburg Saddle and Sulphur Springs Road.
Peavy Arboretum
Within McDonald Forest, Eight miles north of Corvallis
This 40-acre site features a variety of native and exotic plant species. A list of species is available in the Research Forest field office in the Arboretum. Visitors learn about aspects of forestry by walking the Arboretum's three interpretive trails.
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