Booth State Scenic Corridor

By America's State Parks Editorial TeamMay 9, 2026 · Updated October 23, 2026

🌲 Booth State Scenic Corridor — A roadside stop under old-growth Ponderosa Pines on Highway 140 between Klamath Falls and Lakeview, in Lake County.

Booth State Scenic Corridor, which the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) also calls Booth Wayside, is a roadside stop on Highway 140 between Klamath Falls and Lakeview. It lies in Lake County, and OPRD lists Lakeview as the nearest urban area. The park covers about 318.6 acres.

You can picnic under old-growth Ponderosa Pines, with picnic tables and a vault toilet on site. The mixed forest bordering the highway, in an area the locals call Drew’s Gap, is especially colorful in fall thanks to stands of Quaking Aspen. OPRD says Mule Deer, Coyote and Cougar drop by every once in a while, so keep a watchful eye out.

This is a day-use stop. There is no campground, and OPRD lists no overnight use. There is also no day-use parking fee.

Visitor Information

Things to Do

• Picnic under old-growth Ponderosa Pines at the on-site picnic tables.
• Keep a watchful eye for wildlife. OPRD names Mule Deer, Coyote and Cougar as occasional visitors.
• Come in fall for color: stands of Quaking Aspen in the mixed forest along the highway turn the area colorful.
• Stop to stretch and take a break while driving Highway 140 between Klamath Falls and Lakeview.

History

OPRD says the land was obtained from various owners between 1928 and 1944. The initial holding was a gift of 50 acres from Robert A. Booth (1858-1944), president of the Oregon Land and Live Stock Company, former chairman of the Oregon State Highway Commission and a member of Governor I.L. Patterson’s State Park Commission, which met only once, in 1929.

His grand nephew, Brian Booth, became the first chairman of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission, created by legislative act in 1989. The wayside was developed during the Depression era with the help of Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees.

Visitor Tips

• The only facilities OPRD lists are picnic tables and a vault toilet, so bring what else you need for a longer stop.
• OPRD says the mixed forest along the highway is especially colorful in fall, thanks to stands of Quaking Aspen.
• Wildlife visits are occasional (OPRD: “every once in a while”), so treat any sighting as a bonus.
• Plan this as a break along Highway 140 rather than an all-day destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I camp at Booth State Scenic Corridor?

No. OPRD lists this as a day-use site with no overnight use, and there is no campground.

Do I need a permit to park at Booth Wayside?

No. OPRD lists no day-use fee here, so no day-use parking permit is required.

What animals might I see?

OPRD says Mule Deer, Coyote and Cougar drop by every once in a while. They are not guaranteed, so keep a watchful eye.

Nearby Attractions

The closest state parks in our guide are Chandler State Wayside (21.2 miles), OC&E Woods Line State Trail (59.9 miles), Collier Memorial State Park (73.3 miles) and Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site (80.5 miles). All distances are in a straight line.

Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Chandler State Wayside (within about an hour’s drive) and OC&E Woods Line State Trail (elsewhere in the state).

Sources: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) park page; U.S. Census Bureau geocoder (county). As of October 2026.

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