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Provolt Recreation Site

            Late afternoon view of Pennington Mountain from the Provolt Recreation Site, Oct. 24, 2019, by Greg Shine, BLM.

What was once an operating Bureau of Land Management Seed Orchard, the Provolt recreation site is now a unique place to discover Oregon’s heritage! Whether hiking, biking or horseback riding along the trails that criss-cross the landscape, or paddling along the Applegate River, the Douglas-Fir stands, whose seeds were once used for reforestation, tell the unique story of Oregon’s timber history. 

The BLM acquired the Provolt Seed Orchard in January 1981 and it functioned as a seed orchard for production, breeding and preservation of a select species of Oregon native trees until 2015. During its operation, the orchard provided a cooperative seed orchard program, public access to the Applegate River, and opportunities for local grade school education demonstrations of orchard management. As you venture through the area, you will discover the unique landscape that is now host to abundant wildlife and recreation opportunities. 

Take a trip down memory lane through Oregon’s timber history, and discover the unique ecosystem at Provolt.  

•The Provolt recreation site is a day use only are that is open from sunrise to sunset. Hours vary depending on season. 
•On-site volunteer host
•Dog friendly (must be leashed)
•No drinking water
•Visitors are asked to respect the private property boundaries surrounding the area and avoid areas that indicate “Restoration in Progress”

Site amenities include parking, picnic tables, portable restrooms, and areas open to hikers, bikers, boaters, anglers, and equestrian enthusiasts. The area is closed to campfires and shooting

Near the Provolt recreation site is the unique confluence of Williams Creek and the Applegate River that provides flat-meandering river flows that are ideal for spawning fish like Coho and Chinook salmon. Pacific Lamprey can also be found in this area, which is listed as a species of concern.  With the help of our partners, restoration efforts have improved wildlife habitat for species such as the Western Pond Turtle, which is listed as a sensitive species.

Location:
14171 Williams HWY, 15 miles southeast of Grants Pass, Oregon. 
Public access to land between Williams Creek, Applegate River, and HWY 238

Contact:
Grants Pass Oregon BLM
(541) 471-6614


   

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Taken on: October 24, 2019

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