Camping, facilities: Camping is not available. Elijah Bristow has three reservable picnic areas with tables, water, electricity, restrooms, and fire rings. Picnic Area B has a large barbecue. Other sites are on a first come/first serve basis. The park also includes a seperate equestrian area complete with restrooms, water, and electricity. Leashed pets are permitted.

Reservations, fees: Reservations available for only certain picnic areas. No entrance fee. Park open from dawn until dusk, year round.

Contact: Call 1-800-551-6949; Web Site: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_83.php;

Directions: From Interstate 5, south of Eugene, drive 10 miles southeast on Highway 58. Turn north on Rattlesnake Road. Turn southeast on Wheeler Road and drive 2 miles. Turn left at first park exit for equestrian area, or continue on to second sign for the main section of the park.

Trip notes: This is an excellent park for daytrips. Some of the other activities available are: wildlife watching, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, and swimming.