Indian Mary Park is part of the Josephine County Parks system in the U.S. state of Oregon. Bordering the Rogue River, the 61-acre (25 ha) park is along Merlin– Galice Road, about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of the city of Grants Pass. [1] The heavily used park is the county's most popular in summer. [2]
The park was named for Mary Peters, who was known as "Indian Mary".
Amenities include a boat ramp, a public pay telephone, a disc golf course, and three restrooms, including two with showers. [1] Campsites include places for tents and sites with utility hook-ups for travel trailers, as well as two five-person yurts provided with furniture, electricity, lighting, and heat. [1] The park's entrance station has ice, firewood, and other items, and provides information. Registered campers have access to the park's dump station. [1] The boat ramp, about 250 yards (230 m) downstream of an older one that entered relatively swift water and was not always usable, opened in August 2010. [3]
Sites may be reserved two days to nine months in advance. [4] The county publishes a fee schedule for various kinds of camping and other uses of the park. [5] Non-campers are generally charged a $2 day-use fee for parking. [6] Annual passes are available, and people entering the park on foot, by bicycle, or on a horse do not have to pay the parking fee. [6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Indian Mary – The Centerpiece of the Josephine County Park System". Josephine County. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ Duewel, Jeff (May 20, 2010). "New Boat Ramp Construction Closes Indian Mary Park to Rafters, Anglers". Mail Tribune. The Mail Tribune, Inc. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ^ Freeman, Mark (September 16, 2010). "New Rogue River Boat Ramp Dedicated at Indian Mary Park". Mail Tribune. The Mail Tribune, Inc. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ^ "Camping Reservation Information". Josephine County. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ "Park Fees". Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ a b "Day Use Fees FAQ". Josephine County. Retrieved April 16, 2011.