Baker County Parks

07/31/2026

There may be helicopters drawing water from 'the flats' across from Holcomb Park. Please be aware and keep your boats away from the area when you hear them coming in.

07/23/2026

Due to fire fighting equipment at Holcomb Park, please park boat trailers/vehicles on the hill where marked. Boat launching is still open at Holcomb, but it would be better to launch at Hewitt.

Hewitt Park remains unaffected by fire fighting operations.

07/16/2026

BAKER CITY — Baker County commissioners plan to solicit proposals from contractors interested in managing the county-owned Hewitt and Holcomb parks on Brownlee Reservoir near Richland, and six other park […]

07/07/2026

Know that "old" signs and buoys still exist out there that read, "Slow No Wake 5 MPH."

Nearly a decade ago, the definition was changed to better describe the mechanics of wake, and the 5 MPH speed limit was removed. Some boats had to operate over 5 MPH to make headway or maintain safe steerage under certain conditions, such as current, tide, and wind.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
The aurora borealis over the Halfway Wigwam last night. What an awesome addition to the stargazing event.

Photo courtesy of Becky Kaaen.

07/03/2026

07/02/2026

Holcomb Park had three cancellations this morning. Call me at 541-897-8223 if you would like to camp with us beginning today.

07/01/2026

Celebrate July 4th and the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America!

Remember: There are no fireworks allowed on any of the Baker County Parks properties. Violators will be trespassed for up to 5-years.

Parks properties: Hewitt and Holcomb Parks, Sumpter Valley Dredge Tailings, Hells Canyon Wayside, Halfway Wigwam, Fizz Spring, Wingville Cemetery, and the Sumpter Valley RR Depot.

Stay safe, have fun, and help prevent wildfires by enjoying the fireworks at the local communities.

06/24/2026

Wigwam Burner Stargazing July 3, 8:30-1030pm