Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site
Also known as Iwetemlaykin State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 432-8855
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site is a historic site in Wallowa County, in Joseph.
Visitors come for wildlife watching and hiking.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Why do I need to keep my dog on a leash? Even if the park or trail looks empty, it’s important to leash your pet for their own protection and as a courtesy to others. In addition, leashing your dogs prevents them from tangling with wild animals and other dogs, getting lost, ransacking garbage, damaging plant life, dispersing invasive weed seeds, or being hit by a car. There are many hundreds of miles of trails and public lands in the county where your dog is permitted off-leash. For more information, see our Pets in Parks page. Are pets allowed on park trails? Pets are welcome, but they must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under your physical control at all times. Horses are not considered pets and are not allowed in this park. People and pets off the trail will spread invasive weeds throughout the park and may destroy sensitive habitat. Please remember pack out trash and clean up after your pets. Pet waste disposal bags and garbage cans are at each entrance. For more information, see our Pets in Parks page. • Due to the sensitivity of the area we ask that all users stay on the trail and all dogs stay on their leashes. • Due to the sensitivity of the area we ask that all users stay on the trail and all dogs stay on their leashes.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Can I camp at this park?
No. Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site is a day use park only. Park is open during daylight hours.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHiking
Trails
Can I ride my bike or ATV on the trails in this day use park?
- Bicycles and ATV's are not allowed on this park property.
- Due to the sensitivity of the area we ask that all users stay on the trail and all dogs stay on their leashes to protect resources.
- The trails are for foot traffic only. Using baby strollers is allowed.
Can I ride my horse on the site?
- Horses are not allowed on the park property. Foot traffic only.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
Can I have a fire at the park?
- Fires are not allowed on this park property. This would also include fireworks of any kind.
- Due to the sensitivity of the area we ask that all users stay on the trail and all dogs stay on their leashes.
Can I walk with my child using a stroller?
- Strollers are allowed on the trails. They are light weight and will not destroy resources.
Smoking: Is smoking allowed at Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site?
Smoking is prohibited at this Site unless you are inside your personal vehicle.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Joseph
- Coordinates
- 45.3416, -117.2237
- Phone
- (541) 432-8855
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 15, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology