North Santiam State Recreation Area

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North Santiam State Recreation Area
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North Santiam State Recreation Area
TypePublic, state
Location Marion and Linn counties, Oregon
Nearest city Salem
Coordinates 44°46′16″N122°33′54″W / 44.771233°N 122.5650847°W / 44.771233; -122.5650847 Coordinates: 44°46′16″N122°33′54″W / 44.771233°N 122.5650847°W / 44.771233; -122.5650847 [1]
Operated by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

North Santiam State Recreation Area is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

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References

  1. "North Santiam State Park". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2011-06-21.